PROFINET Network Diagnostic Tools and Analyzers
PROFINET network testers and analyzers
From quick cabling checks and detailed communication analysis to permanent monitoring of production networks. Choose the right tool depending on whether you need to verify the physical layer, identify an intermittent fault, capture Ethernet communication or monitor the network PROFINET continuously, 24/7.
Choose a tool by application
NaviTEK IE
Copper cabling checks and simple active diagnostics of devices and communication in an industrial Ethernet network.
PNT PROFINET Tool
PC-based analyzer for active and passive diagnostics, device checks, topology inspection and analysis of the entire PROFINET network.
ProfiShark 100M a 1G
Portable TAP adapters for passive communication capture without affecting the monitored production network.
PNT Tool + NODKA industrial PC
PNT PROFINET Tool installed on a NODKA industrial PC continuously monitors the condition, devices and communication of a PROFINET network.
PROFINET Dispatch 24/7
A central overview and continuous supervision of multiple networks, production lines and operations from one place.
We will review the network topology, the type of problem and the required measurement method, then recommend a suitable tool or permanent solution.
We provide practical PROFINET training focused on network fundamentals, diagnostics and repairs. Training takes place at our training center in Liberec or directly at your company, and participants practice using the testers on real networks.
In detail: how to choose the right PROFINET tester
First define the problem you need to solve
One tool may not be ideal for every situation. A cable tester checks a different part of the network than a communication analyzer. A portable solution is sufficient for occasional service checks, while intermittent and short-lived faults are best captured by permanent monitoring.
When installed on a service laptop, PNT Tool is used for portable and one-off diagnostics. When installed on a NODKA industrial PC, the same tool can permanently monitor one PROFINET network and record its condition and communication 24 hours a day.
| Requirement | Recommended solution | Diagnostic method | Typical application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabling and basic network condition check | NaviTEK IE | Cabling test and active diagnostics | Machine commissioning, service and quick checks |
| Comprehensive portable network check | PNT PROFINET Tool | Active and passive diagnostics | One-off diagnostics, service, preventive maintenance and report generation |
| Capture of telegrams, packets, jitter and timing | ProfiShark | Passive communication capture via TAP | Detailed analysis of Ethernet traffic using a computer |
| Continuous monitoring of one network | PNT Tool + NODKA industrial PC | Permanent active and passive diagnostics | Production line or critical network with continuous operation |
| Monitoring multiple networks across the factory | PROFINET Dispatch 24/7 | Central permanent monitoring | Multiple production lines, operations or manufacturing plants |
Which diagnostic methods are used?
Checks cables, connectors, wire connections and other physical properties of the transmission path. It is important during installation and commissioning.
The tester actively communicates with devices on the network, discovers stations and checks their availability, names, IP addresses and other diagnostic information.
The tool observes actual network traffic without changing the communication. It helps identify lost packets, repeated telegrams, alarms and timing deviations.
Frequently asked questions about choosing a tester
Describe your network, the technologies used and the fault. We will recommend a suitable tester, permanent monitoring, diagnostics by a FOXON engineer or practical PROFINET training in Liberec or directly at your site.
PNT PROFINET Tool software tester
1 560,90 EUR incl. VAT
NaviTEK IE – cable tester and PROFINET network diagnostics
2 706,77 EUR incl. VAT
ProfiShark 100M TAP Adapter
ProfiShark 1G TAP Adapter
Atlas2 Plus OLED Display: PROFINET Permanent Monitoring Kit 100 tester
5 036,02 EUR incl. VAT
From Practice: At De & Co, They Can Find a PROFINET Fault in Just a Few Minutes
De & Co Hranice s.r.o. supplies production lines and robotic workstations for various industrial sectors. As the company gradually moved from smaller machines to large automated lines, the complexity of its communication networks increased as well. This created a need to diagnose PROFINET and at the same time connect securely and remotely to equipment already operating at customer sites. What technologies help their technicians do that?
Case Study: PROFINET at Magna Powertrain Under Control
Magna Powertrain lacked sufficient visibility and detail about PROFINET communication on production lines running 24/7. With ongoing digitalization and data collection from production, they no longer wanted to troubleshoot outages by “trial and error.” They wanted to quickly identify the root cause of issues or prevent them altogether, see the live topology, keep event logs, and monitor whether errors were accumulating anywhere.
The 3 Biggest Killers of the PROFINET Industrial Network
Our engineers perform diagnostics of industrial networks in hundreds of manufacturing companies. They travel across the country to find the causes of failures. We have asked them what problems they have most frequently diagnosed in customers' PROFINET networks recently. What have they told us?
We train the basics and troubleshooting of PROFINET networks | FOXON Academy
Do you know how the PROFINET industrial network works? Do you know how to find errors that can cause it to drop out? Do you regularly check the condition of the cabling and connectors? You can learn everything in a two-day training course full of practical examples.
How to use PROFINET network testers correctly?
Carrying out successful PROFINET network diagnostics can be a challenge – we know that from our own experience. FOXON has been involved with PROFINET diagnostics, repairs and commissioning since 2010. Our portfolio includes testers for active as well as passive PROFINET diagnostics. We have extensive experience working with these testers. Sign up for one of our PROFINET training courses to learn how to use them. We'll be happy to share our expertise with you. For more information on PROFINET network basics training, diagnostics and repair, click HERE.
Which switch for PROFINET networks?
Is it advisable to use cheap unmanageable switches for a few crowns or is it worth paying extra and buying manageable switches? Should I save money on buying switches for the production line or should I buy a quality PROFINET switch?
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