PST works with SIMATIC NET network components, Ethernet communication processors (CPs), gateways, and SCALANCE switches — both wired and wireless products.
You can also locate PST by searching the Siemens Support portal: siemens primary setup tool download exclusive
: The direct, designated successor to the PST. It is used specifically for the primary network initialization of PROFINET and Industrial Ethernet nodes. PST works with SIMATIC NET network components, Ethernet
| Feature | PST Advantage | |---------|----------------| | | Can detect Siemens devices that respond only to Layer 2 DLC protocol | | Siemens-specific device discovery | Identifies all Siemens equipment on Ethernet/PROFINET networks | | Web interface enablement | Without PST, many Siemens switches cannot be accessed via web browser | | FTP/TFTP configuration | Built-in FTP functionality reduces hardware costs | | Feature | PST Advantage | |---------|----------------| |
Siemens Primary Setup Tool Download Exclusive The Siemens Primary Setup Tool helps you set up network devices. It is a free program used for industrial networks. What Is the Primary Setup Tool?
Setting up Siemens industrial equipment requires the right tools to bridge the gap between your PC and unconfigured hardware. The has long been the industry standard for assigning IP addresses to SIMATIC NET components that lack pre-defined networking parameters.
A tree view of discovered devices will appear in the left-hand pane: