FieldServer FS-8700-20 User Manual

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Driver Manual

(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)

FS-8700-20 Profibus DP

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001

Driver Version: 1.02
Document Revision: 4

FS-8700-20 Profibus DP Driver Manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Profibus DP Description...................................................................................................3

2. Driver Scope of Supply.....................................................................................................4

2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver....................................................4

2.2. Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment...........................................................4

2.2.1. Hardware...................................................................................................................4

2.2.2. Software....................................................................................................................4

3. Hardware Connections.....................................................................................................5

3.1. Hardware Troubleshooting............................................................................................5

3.2. SST Profibus card LEDs ...............................................................................................5

3.3. Profibus Master Configuration.......................................................................................6

3.4. Using the SST Configuration Tool for Profibus Master Configuration...........................6

3.5. Using COM PROFIBUS for Profibus Master Configuration...........................................6

4. Configuring the FieldServer as a Profibus DP Master...................................................7

4.1. General.......................................................................................................................... 7

4.2. Data Arrays/ Descriptors...............................................................................................7

4.3. Client Side Connection Descriptions.............................................................................8

4.4. Client Side Node Descriptors........................................................................................8

4.5. Client Side Map Descriptors..........................................................................................9

4.6. Creating the Network Configuration File for the Master..............................................10

5. Configuring the FieldServer as a Profibus DP Slave Only..........................................13

5.1. General........................................................................................................................ 13

5.2. Data Arrays/ Descriptors.............................................................................................13

5.3. Server Side Connection Descriptions..........................................................................14

5.4. Server Side Node Descriptors..................................................................................... 14

5.5. Server Side Map Descriptors ......................................................................................15

Appendix A. Special Driver Parameters............................................................................16

Appendix A.1. DP_Buffer....................................................................................................16

Appendix A.2. Data_Type, Address & Length ....................................................................16

Appendix B. Driver Notes ...................................................................................................17

Appendix B.1. Understanding buffer types and Map Descriptor functions..........................17

Appendix C. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................19

Appendix C.1. FieldServer as a Profibus slave...................................................................19

Appendix C.2. FieldServer as a Profibus Master................................................................20

Appendix C.3. Error and Informational Messages on Ruinet E and F screens...................21

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1. Profibus DP Description

The Profibus DP driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices using
Profibus DP protocol. The Communications Adapter card is included with the FieldServer. The
FieldServer can function as either a Master or a Slave on the Profibus Network.

When acting as a DP Master, the FieldServer requires a Profibus master configuration file in
addition to its own configuration file. The Profibus master configuration file
(bridge.bss/bridge.2bf) describes the operating network, and the FieldServer configuration file
(config.csv) describes the data that will be accessed within the Profibus slaves. As slaves are
added or removed from the Profibus network, the Profibus master configuration file will need to
be updated. The Profibus master configuration is created using a Profibus configuration tool.
The tool provided on the SST CD can be used to create this file.

As a slave, the Profibus DP driver allows the FieldServer to be a single slave station to another
master. This slave is capable of transferring 244 bytes of input and 244 bytes of output to the
other master. If it is necessary to transfer more data to a Profibus master, then the Profibus
DPMS driver and adapter card will be necessary. For Slave applications, the Profibus master
configuration file is not used, and only the FieldServer configuration file will be used to set the
FieldServer’s Profibus Slave station address and buffer sizes.

To connect to the Profibus network, the FieldServer has been equipped with a 5136-PFB-ISA
card. This card has a standard DB-9 Profibus port that will accommodate a DB9 (Male)
Profibus connector (supplied) and drop cable (not supplied).

The 5136-PFB-ISA card requires firmware (PFBDP.SS1) which will be factory installed onto the
FieldServer prior to shipment.

The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the
configuration files included with the FieldServer.

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2. Driver Scope of Supply

2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver

FieldServer Technologies
PART #

SST 5136-PFB-ISA Profibus ISA card
SST CD “For Profibus Interface Cards”
Profibus connector without terminating resistor
FS-8700-20 Driver Manual.

Description

2.2. Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment

2.2.1. Hardware

PART # DESCRIPTION

Profibus DP Network Components
PC for configuration tool
Profibus connector with terminating resistor (if required)

2.2.2. Software

PART # DESCRIPTION

User is required to create gsd file if required. Template gsd is
available on the SST CD provided.

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3. Hardware Connections

The FieldServer is equipped with a SST 5136-PFB-ISA interface card, which has a standard
Profibus DB-9 interface available for connection to the Profibus network. If the FieldServer is
located at an end of the network, termination will be required. For more information on Profibus
cables and connections, please refer to the documentation provided on the SST CD.

WARNING: Improper cabling can cause physical layer problems that are hard to diagnose.
The FieldServer is connected to the Profibus DP as shown in the connection drawing below:

Configure the Profibus DP according to manufacturer’s instructions

SST 5136-PFB ISA card

Comms LED

Sys LED

FS-X40

NOTES

1) Connect only via the Phoenix or DB9
connector to the Profibus network.

2) Terminate DB9 by connecting pin 1-2 and 4-5
on the Phoenix connector

Phoenix Connector

DB 9 Connector

1
2

3
4
5

OR

8
3
1

A

GND

B

A

GND

B

(408)-262-2299

PROFIBUS DP

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

BASE NAME:
FILE NAME:

DATE: 03/09/04
BY: MC

3.1. Hardware Troubleshooting

During initialization, the Profibus DP driver checks for the 5136-PFB-ISA hardware and
checks for any conflicts with other hardware. If any errors occur during initialization, an
entry in the error log will be produced.

3.2. SST Profibus card LEDs

There are two LEDs on the SST Profibus Card. When operating normally the COM LED
should remain solid green. Any communications errors will cause it to flash red for at least
one second. The SYS LED shows the status of both the master and slave. If using either
the slave or master, the SYS LED will show green if all is ok, amber if all is ok but the bus is
running in program mode, and red if there is a problem. If running both master and slave,
the LED will sequence through the master status, the slave status and then off.

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3.3. Profibus Master Configuration

If using the FieldServer as a Profibus master, provide a configuration file to fully describe the
network connected to the FieldServer. The Profibus driver will accept a 2BF file or a BSS
file. The 2BF file is created using COM PROFIBUS from Siemens. The BSS file is created
using the SST Profibus Configuration tool. These files can be loaded onto the FieldServer
using the FieldServer RUI utilities.

If no configuration file is found on the FieldServer, the Profibus DP driver will still be
available as a slave if the System_Station_Address and local Node ID values match. See
section on configuring as a Slave for more details. After power up, the FieldServer will
continually try to detect the Profibus baud rate. Once detected, the FieldServer will go
online and send its inputs to the master, and receive its outputs from the master. The size
of the input and output buffers are determined by examining the Map Descriptors within the
FieldServer configuration file.

3.4. Using the SST Configuration Tool for Profibus Master Configuration

To use the SST Configuration tool, install it onto a Windows machine from the CD provided.
After starting the tool:
Create a new network specifying the SST 5163-PFB-ISA as the master.
Set the network properties such as baud rate by right clicking on the PROFIBUS-DP icon.
Add the slaves intended to connect to the network.
When complete, save the network and from the Edit menu, select export binary. Save the

binary file as bridge.bss.
Send bridge.bss to the FieldServer using RUI utilities.

3.5. Using COM PROFIBUS for Profibus Master Configuration.

Please refer to the COM PROFIBUS manual for instructions on how to create a master
configuration file using COM PROFIBUS. Once completed, save the binary file as bridge.2bf
and send it to the FieldServer using RUI utilities.

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4. Configuring the FieldServer as a Profibus DP Master

The sections below describe the parameters available for configuring the driver as a Client.
Note that * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default.

4.1. General

Section Title

FieldServer

Column Title Function Legal Values

Title

Provide a title for the
configuration file (displays on
RUI editor)

Up to 15 alphanumeric
characters

System_Station_Address

Example:

// Common information
FieldServer
Title, System_Station_Address
Profibus DP Master, 0

Profibus DP Master Station ID
of the FieldServer

0-125

4.2. Data Arrays/ Descriptors

Data Arrays are the neutral data buffers used by the FieldServer to pass data between
communications drivers, and are defined as follows:

Section Title
Data_Arrays
Column Title Function Legal Values

Data_Array_Name Provide name for Data Array

Data_Format Provides data format

Data_Array_Length Number of Data Objects 1-10,000

Example

// Data Arrays
Data_Arrays
Data_Array_Name, Data_Format, Data_Array_Length
DA_AI_01, UInt16, 200
DA_AO_01, UInt16, 200

Up to 15 alphanumeric
characters
FLOAT, BIT, UInt16,
SInt16, Packed_Bit,
Byte, Packed_Byte,
Swapped_Byte

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