# Setting PROFINET I/O Device Name without PLC Software **URL:** \ **Category:** Robot Communication\ **Created:** [May 24, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/setting-profinet-i-o-device-name-without-plc-software/4381 "2019-05-24T17:44:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![m.birkholz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.universal-robots.com/m.birkholz/32/7084_2.png) [@m.birkholz](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/m.birkholz)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/setting-profinet-i-o-device-name-without-plc-software/4381/1 "2019-05-24T17:44:40Z")
Hi, i would like to setup a Profinet Device Name without having a gsdml file or any license for TIA Portal or other suitable software. Is that possible? I wonder that the device Name is not saved in the installation file. ---
**Author:** ![sko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.universal-robots.com/sko/32/573_2.png) [@sko](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/sko)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2019, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/setting-profinet-i-o-device-name-without-plc-software/4381/2 "2019-05-27T08:26:46Z")
Hi, you could take a look at the Proneta SW from Siemens. There you should have the desired functionality. ---
**Author:** ![m.birkholz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.universal-robots.com/m.birkholz/32/7084_2.png) [@m.birkholz](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/m.birkholz)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/setting-profinet-i-o-device-name-without-plc-software/4381/3 "2019-05-28T07:04:29Z")
Thank you Stefan, Using Proneta to change the name does work. We’re also looking for a plug & Play Solution without a hands-on of the robot. We’ll try a setup where the PLC does the Device Name Assignment on Initalization. ---
**Author:** ![frederic.chaxel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b487fb/32.png) [@frederic.chaxel](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/frederic.chaxel)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2019, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/setting-profinet-i-o-device-name-without-plc-software/4381/4 "2019-05-30T06:36:06Z")
Hi, Also a very light tool ProfinetDiscovery with the package [ProfinetExplorer download | SourceForge.net](https://sourceforge.net/projects/profinetexplorer) … require winpcap to be installed (generally done with wireshark). Bye ---
**Author:** ![anon44688573](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7993a0/32.png) [@anon44688573](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/anon44688573)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/setting-profinet-i-o-device-name-without-plc-software/4381/5 "2020-04-08T12:59:37Z")
Dear all, Has anyone managed to use the UR simulator (I am using URSim\_Virtual-5.5.1.82186) ![AssignName](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/universal_robots/original/2X/3/3fcf84149cdca1ad2a55a474d70365ada54f2bdc.png) to test profinet interface with Siemens S7-1200. I have issues to find the profinet device in the TIA protal at the final step for assigning the [Profinet Guide - 20596.pdf](https://forum.universal-robots.com/uploads/short-url/72GXDdGfBwwek1Qw76RdPxMqph3.pdf) (1.2 MB) name. Please see the photo. I have also attached the guidline issued by UR for Profinet configuration. Thank You, Goce ---
**Author:** ![d.verhofstadt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.universal-robots.com/d.verhofstadt/32/1466_2.png) [@d.verhofstadt](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/d.verhofstadt)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/setting-profinet-i-o-device-name-without-plc-software/4381/6 "2020-06-29T09:33:39Z")
Dear all Has anyone found a solution for this latest problem? Can profinet be used with the URSim? Kind regards ---
**Author:** ![m.birkholz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.universal-robots.com/m.birkholz/32/7084_2.png) [@m.birkholz](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/m.birkholz)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2020, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/setting-profinet-i-o-device-name-without-plc-software/4381/7 "2020-10-30T09:37:38Z")
It would also help a lot if this would be Part of the Installation. In case of replacing a robot you need a PLC Programmer with Remote Access to the Robot or at least a detailed Documentation to reconfigure this… ---
**Author:** ![anon86073413](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/65b543/32.png) [@anon86073413](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/anon86073413)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/setting-profinet-i-o-device-name-without-plc-software/4381/8 "2021-02-18T12:21:35Z")
Hey Guys! I’m having the same problem, i made a new install of polyscope to a USB stick and it works fine, but Profinet cannot connect. If i change back to the old pendrive it connects immediatley, but the new pendrive (and Polyscope) can’t make it happen. Same IP and serial number setup… Do we know where the connection gets the IO device name from? Thanks, Andor ---
**Author:** ![LLcc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e68b1a/32.png) [@LLcc](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/LLcc)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2022, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/setting-profinet-i-o-device-name-without-plc-software/4381/9 "2022-01-19T10:08:09Z")
Hey Guys I also have this problem. Anyone solve it? How can I set or get I/O device name in UR virtual machine. thanks, Ivan