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Introduction

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Changes introduced with V5.5.0

This section shows changes introduced with firmware V5.5.0.

General changes and remarks

  • netX90 feature SecureBoot is now useable due to usage of a new version of integrated operating system
  • netX90 with Datecode > 1910 is required, firmware will not work properly when used on older netX90 chips
  • if I&M5 functionality is enabled, the firmware no longer automatically adds the additional "OEM ID" block to DCP frames
    • A new ParameterTypes of PNS_IF_SET_OEM_PARAMETERS_REQ was added to explicitly activate this block
  • Profinet related IP frames are now sent with a VLAN tag to give these frames the priority recommended by Profinet specification
    • IP frame generated by other instances (integrated webserver, Socket API) are not affected
  • if feature SecurityClass 1 is enabled, the behavior regarding SNMP has changed (off by default)
    • please check Protocol API Manual for more details regarding Profinet Security
  • the integrated webserver now offers possibility for User authentification
  • a dedicated technical datasheet document is delivered for each individual firmware stating the capabilities and limitations of the specific firmware

Packet handling (API changes)

The following services have changed starting with firmware V5.5.0.

Affected serviceDescription
Set OEM Parameters request

Support for the following parameter types have been added:

  • ParameterType 21


Tag list

No tag list changes with firmware V5.5.0 compared to V5.4.0.

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The following changes have been done for firmware V5.4.0 compared to V5.3.0:

Affected tag list entryDescription

Socket API quantity Structures

This tag has been added. This tag allows you to modify the quantities related to Socket API services in the Network Service Communication Channel. The values set with this tag will not interfere with the resources of the PROFINET communication protocol which uses its own dedicated resources.


Changes introduced with V5.3.0

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