Yes, PROFINET requires an IP address. PROFINET, as an industrial Ethernet protocol, relies on the TCP/IP protocol stack for data communication. Each PROFINET device requires a unique IP address to identify and communicate in the network. These IP addresses can be dynamically assigned via DHCP or manually configured as static IP addresses. With IP addresses, PROFINET devices can perform operations such as data exchange, diagnosis, and management to ensure the normal operation and efficient management of the system.
