Emerson Emerson Process AW7060FFUSB Manual
USB Fieldbus Interface
User's Manual
User's Manual
AW7060MNL, Rev 2
May 2014
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Contents
Introduction ................................................. 3
USB Fieldbus Interface
Software installation and device setup ........10
Fieldbus Interface Configuration
utility .......................................................... 16
Using with AMS Device Manager .................24
Using with an FDT Frame Application ..........32
Troubleshooting ......................................... 43
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Approvals and certifications ........................47
Specifications ............................................. 48
Waste disposal ............................................49
Install drivers manually ............................... 50
Disable driver signature enforcement in
Windows 8.0 and 8.1 .................................. 54
Remove pre-release driver versions on a
Windows XP operating system ....................55
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1 Introduction
This manual guides you in using the USB Fieldbus Interface (interface) to
power and/or configure fieldbus devices. Included here are basic setup,
configuration, and troubleshooting information, as well as guidelines on how
to use the interface with AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager and with a
third-party FDT Frame Application.
This manual is divided into the following sections:
• Chapter 1: Introduction – contains safety messages and information
about this manual.
• Chapter 2: USB Fieldbus Interface – contains information about the
interface, its parts, usage, and features.
• Chapter 3: Software installation and device setup – contains system
requirements, software installation instructions, and device setup
information.
• Chapter 4: Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility – contains
information on how to use the utility to power, commission, and/or
configure some parameters of fieldbus devices.
• Chapter 5: Using with AMS Device Manager – contains setup
information and instructions in using the interface with AMS Device
Manager to configure fieldbus devices.
• Chapter 6: Using with an FDT Frame Application – contains setup
information and instructions in using the interface with an FDT Frame
Application to configure fieldbus devices.
• Chapter 7: Troubleshooting – contains solutions to the most common
operating problems.
• Appendix A: Approvals and certifications – contains certifications and
approval information.
• Appendix B: Specifications – contains specifications such as operating
temperature, software, electrical information, and environmental
considerations.
• Appendix C: Waste disposal – contains the interface disposal guidelines.
• Appendix D: Install drivers manually – contains instructions on how to
install drivers manually should they fail to install automatically for
Windows XP operating systems.
• Appendix E: Disable driver signature enforcement in Windows 8.0
and 8.1 – contains information on how to disable driver signature
enforcement on Windows 8.0 and 8.1 operating systems.
• Appendix F: Remove pre-release driver versions on a Windows XP
operating system – contains instructions on how to remove previous
driver versions.
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1.1 Safety message
WARNING!
Do not connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to a live segment (with an active DCS Host and power
supply attached) if the power indicator light on the interface is amber in color. Doing so can disrupt
communications and may compromise automation safety.
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2 USB Fieldbus Interface
Topics covered in this chapter:
• Overview
• Parts and function
• Power modes
2.1 Overview
The USB Fieldbus Interface enables two-way communication between a
computer and fieldbus devices. Its primary function is to allow the setup,
configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of fieldbus devices through a
computer.
The interface is fully compatible with all FOUNDATION fieldbus (FF) devices
and is always configured as a "visitor."
Features
Compliant with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications
Works with standard USB cables
Can detect a Link Active Scheduler (LAS) and will take over as a LAS if it is not present on the
segment
Can be connected to any fieldbus segment containing a FOUNDATION fieldbus device
Has software support for both Device Descriptors (DDs) and FDT Device Type Managers
(DTMs)
It is particularly useful in these plant scenarios:
• Workbench setup and troubleshooting of fieldbus devices
• With a laptop in the field to configure, commission, decommission, or
troubleshoot fieldbus devices
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The USB Fieldbus Interface comes with a USB cable, lead set, user's manual*,
and installation CD*.
Box contentsFigure 2-1:
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2.2 Parts and function
USB Fieldbus InterfaceFigure 2-2:
1 Field connection indicator light
2 Power indicator light
3 USB port Enables USB connection
4 Fieldbus device connection socket Enables fieldbus device or segment connection
(*) See the Indicator light scenarios table.
(*)
(*)
Indicates the fieldbus device connection status
Indicates the power mode of the interface
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Indicator light scenariosTable 2-1:
Power
indicator
light
Green Green
Amber Green
Off Off
Green Off
Off Green
Amber Red
Amber Off
Amber Amber
Field
connection
indicator light
Scenarios
Normal scenarios
The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected to an externally
powered segment and is able to communicate.
The USB Fieldbus Interface is providing power to a fieldbus
segment and is able to communicate.
Other scenarios
The USB Fieldbus Interface is not connected to a powered
computer.
-OR-
The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected to a computer but
the computer power is off.
-OR-
The USB FF HSE Server is not running on the connected
computer.
The USB Fieldbus Interface is not connected to a powered
segment.
-OR-
The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected to a powered
segment with the wrong polarity.
The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected normally to a
powered segment but the USB FF HSE Server is not running.
The USB Fieldbus Interface is providing power but a short
circuit has been detected on the field connection.
The USB Fieldbus Interface is providing power and
connected to an already powered fieldbus segment with
reverse polarity.
The USB Fieldbus Interface is providing power to a fieldbus
segment and the load on that segment has exceeded its
limit.
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2.3 Power modes
The USB Fieldbus Interface is capable of working in two power modes:
• Mode 1 - The interface does not supply power to the connected fieldbus
device or segment. The fieldbus device or segment is powered by an
external source.
Mode 1 is the default.
• Mode 2 - The interface powers the connected fieldbus device or segment
and no external power is needed.
The interface is capable of powering multiple devices on a fieldbus
segment through an external USB hub. It can provide current of up to 85
mA (typically sufficient for three or four fieldbus devices on the same
segment).
You can configure Mode 2 using the Fieldbus Interface Configuration
utility. For more information, see Section 4.2.
WARNING!
Choose only one power mode. Never attempt to use two power sources at the same time. Doing so
can disrupt communications and may compromise automation safety.
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3 Software installation and device setup
Topics covered in this chapter:
• System requirements
• Install the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility
• Install the Communication DTM software
• Install the Emerson DTM Library
• Setup and connection
• Connect to a live fieldbus segment
Perform software installation and device setup in the following order:
1. Install the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility.
This allows you to configure the USB Fieldbus Interface and connected
fieldbus devices.
2. Install the Communication DTM software.
This enables DTM support for connected fieldbus devices.
3. Install the Emerson DTM Library.
This allows you to use DTMs associated with Emerson devices through an
FDT Frame Application.
Note
Device DTMs are usually acquired from device suppliers. Contact your device supplier if you
have a non-Emerson device and install the appropriate third-party DTM library.
4. Set up and configure connected fieldbus devices.
3.1 System requirements
Supported operating systems
Windows 8.0 and 8.1
Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit)
Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) SP3
Hard disk space
At least 500MB
Hardware
USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
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3.2 Install the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility
Notes
• Do not connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer or to a fieldbus device or segment
until software installation is complete.
• You may be prompted to determine the operating system and the Windows version (32-bit or
64-bit) running on your computer. Keep this information handy.
• You may not be able to install drivers that are not signed by Microsoft on some Windows 8.0
and 8.1 operating systems. To override this requirement, see Appendix E.
1. Insert the USB Fieldbus Interface installation CD into the CD drive of your
computer.
Software and driver installation should start automatically.
If AutoRun is not enabled, double-click setup.exe.
Should driver installation fail to start automatically, you will be prompted
to install it manually. Follow the procedure in Appendix D.
2.
Follow the prompts on the installation window.
Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility installationFigure 3-1:
3. Click Finish
when done.
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3.3 Install the Communication DTM software
1. Insert the USB Fieldbus Interface installation CD into the CD drive of your
computer.
2.
Navigate to the Emerson USB Fieldbus Interface DTM folder and doubleclick Setup.exe.
3. Click Next and follow the prompts on the installation window.
Communication DTM installationFigure 3-2:
4. Click Finish
when done.
3.4 Install the Emerson DTM Library
1. Insert the USB Fieldbus Interface installation CD into the CD drive of your
computer.
2. Navigate to the Emerson DTM Library folder.
The DTM library folder is typically named "Emerson Process Management
FF Device DTM Library v1.x.x".
3. Double-click Setup > Setup.exe.
4. Click Next and follow the prompts on the installation window.
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Emerson DTM Library installationFigure 3-3:
5. Click Close when done.
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3.5 Setup and connection
Note
Install the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility first before setting up and connecting the USB
Fieldbus Interface. For more information, see Section 3.2
1. Connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer using the USB cable
provided.
Driver installation should start automatically.
If automatic driver installation fails, you need to manually install drivers.
For instructions, see Appendix D.
2.
Connect the interface to a fieldbus device or to a fieldbus segment using
the field leads.
WARNING!
Do not proceed to the next step if you are connecting to a live (powered) segment. Providing
additional power source to an already powered segment can disrupt communications and may
compromise automation safety.
3. Power the connected fieldbus device or segment.
Connect the fieldbus device or the unpowered segment to an external
power source (Mode 1), or provide power using the Fieldbus Interface
Configuration utility (Mode 2). For more information on the power
modes, see Section 2.3.
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Sample benchtop connectionFigure 3-4:
3.6 Connect to a live fieldbus segment
WARNING!
Do not use the Provide Power option on the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility when
connecting to a live segment. Doing so can disrupt communications and may compromise
automation safety.
1. Make sure the USB Fieldbus Interface is connected to the computer and
that all software and drivers are installed.
Plug one end of the field lead to the fieldbus device connection socket of
2.
the interface and connect the other end to the live fieldbus segment.
Notes
• The USB Fieldbus Interface draws current of 10 mA from the segment. Make sure the
segment has enough power and has the capacity to provide this additional current.
• Make sure the lead set is connected to the live fieldbus segment with the correct polarity.
• Commissioning, decommissioning, and changing the device tag/address are not allowed
for fieldbus devices connected to a live segment.
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4 Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility
Topics covered in this chapter:
• Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility
• Power fieldbus devices
• Commission fieldbus devices
• Decommission fieldbus devices
• Change the device class
• Start or stop the USB FF HSE Server manually
4.1 Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility
• Click Start > All Programs > Emerson Process Management > USB Fieldbus Interface
> USB Fieldbus Interface.
or
• Double-click the USB Fieldbus Interface desktop shortcut.
This is only available when you have selected the desktop icon option
during software installation.
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Note
If no fieldbus device is detected after 30 seconds, this dialog is displayed. Click OK to continue.
No device detected dialogFigure 4-1:
A connected fieldbus device or segment has to be powered by an external
power source or be provided power by the Fieldbus Interface Configuration
utility for it to be detected. For more information, see Section 7.2.
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4.2 Power fieldbus devices
You can power a fieldbus device or segment by connecting it to an external
power source or by using the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility.
The following steps detail how to use the Fieldbus Interface Configuration
utility to power fieldbus devices.
1.
Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility.
2. Click the USB Fieldbus Interface icon in the tree view.
3. Select the Provide Power check box.
Note
The USB Fieldbus Interface is only capable of providing an output current of up to 85 mA.
Typically, you should not attempt to connect more than three or four fieldbus devices on the
same segment when using the Provide Power option.
Provide Power optionFigure 4-2:
WARNING!
Do not use the Provide Power option on a live (already powered) segment. Doing so can
disrupt communications and may compromise automation safety.
4. Click OK to acknowledge the warning.
5. Click Apply.
6. Select Yes to restart the USB FF HSE Server and use the new setting.
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4.3 Commission fieldbus devices
Commissioning sets the fieldbus device address to a valid permanent address
and sets the device tag to a valid string.
Notes
• You need to commission fieldbus devices first before you can use them with AMS Device
Manager or with an FDT Frame Application.
• Fieldbus devices on a live segment cannot be commissioned.
1. Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility.
2.
Under the USB Fieldbus Interface icon, select the fieldbus device you
want to configure.
Note
A connected fieldbus device or segment should be powered by an external power source or be
provided power by the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility for it to be detected.
3. Optionally, select a permanent device address from 20 to 38. Otherwise,
the first available address is assigned.
Note
The utility only accepts device addresses in the range of 20 through 38.
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4. Optionally, enter a device tag.
5.
Click Commission.
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