Procentec ComBricks User Manual
User Manual
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User Manual ComBricks
Monitoring, Networking and Control
PROFIBUS data hub for repeaters and fiber optic modules
Transparent for all PROFIBUS DP protocols
ProfiTrace for monitoring 4 networks
Drives 32 modules (10 communication modules)
Hot swap
Powerful web server
100 Mbps Ethernet
12 Mbps PROFIBUS
DIN-rail
IP 20
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Safety Guidelines
This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, as well as to
protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a warning sign
and are marked as follows according to the level of danger:
Draws your attention to important information on handling the product, a particular part of the
documentation or the correct functioning of the product.
Warning
This device and its components may only be used for the applications described in this manual and only in
connection with devices or components that comply with PROFIBUS and RS-485 interface.
This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored, set up, installed, operated and
maintained as recommended. ComBricks is a CE class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Warranty
Warranty is void if you open ComBricks.
Qualified Technicians
Only qualified technicians should be allowed to install and work with this equipment. Qualified technicians are
defined as persons who are authorized to commission, to ground, to tag circuits and systems in accordance
with established safety practices and standards. It is recommended that the technicians carry a Certified
PROFIBUS Installer or Certified PROFIBUS Engineer certificate.
Disclaimer of Liability
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entirely, we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the content in this manual is reviewed regularly and
necessary corrections will be included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for improvements are welcome.
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Important information
Purpose of the Manual
This user manual provides information how to work with ComBricks.
Recycling and Disposal
The parts of the ComBricks can be recycled. For further information about environment-friendly recycling and
the procedure for disposing of your old equipment, please contact:
Document Updates
You can obtain constantly updated information on PROCENTEC products on the Internet at
www.procentec.com
You can also contact PROCENTEC Customer Support:
• by phone at +31-(0)174-671800
• by fax at +31-(0)174-671801
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PROCENTEC
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Contents
Important information ........................................................................................... 4
1 Product description ........................................................................................ 10
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Application areas ............................................................................................................................ 10
1.3 Product features ............................................................................................................................. 10
1.4 Modular PROFIBUS repeaters......................................................................................................... 11
1.4.1 Cable Redundancy .......................................................................................................................... 12
1.4.2 Comparison between ProfiHub and ComBricks ............................................................................. 13
1.4.3 Typical applications ........................................................................................................................ 13
1.5 ProfiTrace OE - Remote monitoring in a web browser ................................................................... 14
1.5.1 Web server ..................................................................................................................................... 14
1.5.2 Email ............................................................................................................................................... 15
1.5.3 Channel List .................................................................................................................................... 15
1.5.4 Comparison between ComBricks and ProfiTrace 2 ........................................................................ 15
1.5.5 Offshore applications ..................................................................................................................... 16
1.5.6 Mining applications ........................................................................................................................ 16
1.5.7 Robot cells ...................................................................................................................................... 17
1.5.8 Logistics .......................................................................................................................................... 17
1.5.9 Traffic control ................................................................................................................................. 18
1.5.10 Cranes ............................................................................................................................................. 18
1.5.11 Other applications .......................................................................................................................... 19
1.6 Output control ................................................................................................................................ 19
1.7 CommDTM ...................................................................................................................................... 20
2 Quick start ...................................................................................................... 21
2.1 Quick start checklist........................................................................................................................ 21
2.2 Prepare the backplane.................................................................................................................... 22
2.3 Insert modules ................................................................................................................................ 22
2.4 Configure the repeater modules .................................................................................................... 22
2.5 Wire the repeater modules ............................................................................................................ 22
2.6 Power the Head Station .................................................................................................................. 22
2.7 Customizing the IP number through the web server ..................................................................... 22
2.8 Customizing the IP number through the Discovery Tool ................................................................ 24
2.9 Checking the modules and the administrative info in the web server ........................................... 25
2.10 Testing ProfiTrace OE on the PROFIBUS installation ...................................................................... 26
2.11 Resetting the Head Station ............................................................................................................. 27
3 Installation instructions .................................................................................. 28
3.1 Location .......................................................................................................................................... 28
3.2 Position ........................................................................................................................................... 28
3.3 Mounting and un-mounting backplane units ................................................................................. 28
3.4 Adding backplane units .................................................................................................................. 29
3.5 Detaching backplane units ............................................................................................................. 30
3.6 Inserting modules ........................................................................................................................... 31
3.7 Removing modules ......................................................................................................................... 31
3.8 Wiring Ethernet .............................................................................................................................. 32
3.9 Power Supply .................................................................................................................................. 34
3.9.1 Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 34
3.9.2 Testing and commissioning ............................................................................................................ 34
3.10 Configuring repeater modules ........................................................................................................ 36
3.10.1 Customizing the PROFIBUS network (NW0/NW1) ......................................................................... 36
3.10.2 Redundancy (RED) .......................................................................................................................... 36
3.10.3 Hardware or software settings (H/S) .............................................................................................. 37
3.11 Wiring repeater modules................................................................................................................ 38
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3.11.1 Screw terminals .............................................................................................................................. 39
3.11.2 DB9 connector ................................................................................................................................ 40
3.11.3 Testing and commissioning ............................................................................................................ 40
4 Web server ..................................................................................................... 41
4.1 Status .............................................................................................................................................. 42
4.2 Channel list ..................................................................................................................................... 44
4.3 System log ...................................................................................................................................... 45
4.4 General configuration ..................................................................................................................... 46
4.5 Network configuration ................................................................................................................... 47
4.6 IP Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 48
4.6.1 Server port configuration ............................................................................................................... 48
4.7 Output Control ............................................................................................................................... 49
4.8 Password setup and login ............................................................................................................... 50
4.8.1 Access rights ................................................................................................................................... 50
4.8.2 Password best practice ................................................................................................................... 51
4.8.3 External protocols ........................................................................................................................... 52
4.8.4 Clearing password(s) ...................................................................................................................... 52
4.9 License update ................................................................................................................................ 53
4.10 Document download page ............................................................................................................. 54
4.11 Email account config ....................................................................................................................... 55
4.11.1 Alive email ...................................................................................................................................... 56
4.11.2 Email Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 57
4.12 Device Management ....................................................................................................................... 57
4.12.1 Backup settings to SD-Card............................................................................................................. 58
4.12.2 Restore settings from SD-Card ....................................................................................................... 58
4.12.3 Restore settings to factory defaults ............................................................................................... 58
4.12.4 Clear all data ................................................................................................................................... 58
4.12.5 Restart the device ........................................................................................................................... 58
5 ProfiTrace OE .................................................................................................. 59
5.1 Live List ........................................................................................................................................... 59
5.1.1 Updating the GSD file library .......................................................................................................... 60
5.2 Statistics .......................................................................................................................................... 61
5.3 Message recording ......................................................................................................................... 62
5.4 Event configuration ........................................................................................................................ 63
5.5 Tag name configuration .................................................................................................................. 64
5.6 Oscilloscope images ........................................................................................................................ 66
5.6.1 Oscilloscope Configuration ............................................................................................................. 67
5.6.2 Oscilloscope Images ....................................................................................................................... 68
5.6.3 Oscilloscope errors ......................................................................................................................... 68
5.7 Bar graph ........................................................................................................................................ 70
5.8 Streaming with ProfiTrace 2 ........................................................................................................... 70
5.9 Summary of Statistics and Events ................................................................................................... 73
6 Head Station 1A/1B/1C .................................................................................. 75
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 75
6.2 Relay contact .................................................................................................................................. 76
6.3 SD card ............................................................................................................................................ 76
6.3.1 Inserting/replacing the SD card ...................................................................................................... 76
6.3.2 Life cycle of the SD card .................................................................................................................. 77
6.3.3 Directories and files ........................................................................................................................ 77
6.4 Audio jack ....................................................................................................................................... 78
6.5 Switch navigation of the Head Station 1A/1B/1C ........................................................................... 79
6.6 LEDs on the Head Station ............................................................................................................... 80
7 Repeater modules (RS-485) ........................................................................... 82
7.1 Multiple channels per module ........................................................................................................ 83
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7.2 Channel structure ........................................................................................................................... 84
7.3 EMC barrier..................................................................................................................................... 85
7.4 Grounding system........................................................................................................................... 85
7.5 Baudrate detection ......................................................................................................................... 85
7.6 PROFIBUS DP cable lengths ............................................................................................................ 85
7.7 PROFIBUS DP cable specifications .................................................................................................. 86
7.8 PROFIBUS DP cable types ............................................................................................................... 87
7.9 Redundancy .................................................................................................................................... 88
7.10 Mixing with other repeaters ........................................................................................................... 89
7.11 LEDs of the repeater module .......................................................................................................... 90
8 RS-485-IS Barrier module ............................................................................... 91
8.1 Compliancy and certificates ........................................................................................................... 92
8.2 Channel structure ........................................................................................................................... 93
8.3 Connecting the cable ...................................................................................................................... 93
8.4 Grounding system........................................................................................................................... 93
8.5 Baudrate detection ......................................................................................................................... 93
8.6 PROFIBUS DP cable lengths ............................................................................................................ 94
8.7 PROFIBUS DP cable specifications .................................................................................................. 94
8.8 LEDs and DIP switches of the repeater module.............................................................................. 95
8.9 Redundancy .................................................................................................................................... 95
9 Fiber optic module (2FO-001) ........................................................................ 96
9.1 Topologies ...................................................................................................................................... 96
9.1.1 Bus topology with ComBricks ......................................................................................................... 97
9.1.2 Star/Hub topology with ComBricks ................................................................................................ 97
9.2 Delay time ....................................................................................................................................... 97
9.3 Baudrate detection ......................................................................................................................... 98
9.4 Fiber optic modules in redundancy mode ...................................................................................... 98
9.5 Use of FO modules in combination with other brands ................................................................... 98
10 Fiber Optic Ring module (FOR-MM1 / SM1 / XM1) ....................................... 99
10.1 Topologies ...................................................................................................................................... 99
10.2 Delay time ..................................................................................................................................... 100
10.3 Dipswitches ................................................................................................................................... 102
10.4 LEDs .............................................................................................................................................. 103
10.5 Setting up Fiber Optic alarms ....................................................................................................... 103
11 PROFIBUS Slave Module PBS-001 ................................................................ 106
11.1 Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................... 106
11.1.1 RDY LED ........................................................................................................................................ 107
11.1.2 PROFIBUS LEDs ............................................................................................................................. 107
11.1.3 Dipswitches ................................................................................................................................... 107
11.2 Quick Start checklist ..................................................................................................................... 109
11.3 Setting up the slave module ......................................................................................................... 109
11.3.1 Hardware addressing .................................................................................................................... 110
11.3.2 Software addressing ..................................................................................................................... 111
11.4 Remote I/O mode ......................................................................................................................... 112
11.4.1 Strict Check Configuration ............................................................................................................ 114
11.4.2 Failsafe behaviour of outputs ....................................................................................................... 114
11.4.3 Input test patterns ........................................................................................................................ 115
11.5 DP/DP coupling or Gateway mode ............................................................................................... 117
11.6 PROFIBUS / PROFINET gateway .................................................................................................... 118
11.7 Data consistency ........................................................................................................................... 119
11.7.1 Consistency over 2 bytes .............................................................................................................. 120
11.7.2 Consistency over 4 bytes .............................................................................................................. 120
11.7.3 Consistency over 8 bytes .............................................................................................................. 121
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12 PA Link/Coupler module ............................................................................... 122
12.1 Quick Start checklist ..................................................................................................................... 123
12.2 Monitoring mode.......................................................................................................................... 124
12.2.1 Module status ............................................................................................................................... 124
12.2.2 PA oscilloscope images ................................................................................................................. 125
12.2.3 PA Bar Graph ................................................................................................................................ 125
12.2.4 PA measurements......................................................................................................................... 126
12.2.5 Oscilloscope configuration ........................................................................................................... 127
12.3 Link mode (module firmware v2.10.1 and higher only) ............................................................... 128
12.3.1 Converting PA GSD files ................................................................................................................ 128
12.3.2 Link configuration – bus parameters ............................................................................................ 128
12.4 Coupler mode ............................................................................................................................... 129
12.4.1 Bus Parameters ............................................................................................................................. 129
12.5 Physical layer ................................................................................................................................ 130
12.5.1 Connecting a PA segment ............................................................................................................. 130
12.5.2 Cable specifications ...................................................................................................................... 131
12.5.3 Spur lines ...................................................................................................................................... 133
12.5.4 Current consumption calculations ................................................................................................ 133
12.5.5 Voltage at the end of the segment ............................................................................................... 134
13 PROFINET Device PND-001........................................................................... 135
13.1 Topologies .................................................................................................................................... 135
13.2 Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................... 136
13.2.1 RDY LED ........................................................................................................................................ 136
13.2.2 PROFINET LEDs ............................................................................................................................. 137
13.3 Quick Start checklist ..................................................................................................................... 138
13.4 Identification and name assignment ............................................................................................ 139
13.4.1 MAC address ................................................................................................................................. 139
13.4.2 Assigning a custom name ............................................................................................................. 139
13.4.3 Assigning a pre-defined name ...................................................................................................... 140
13.5 Remote I/O mode ......................................................................................................................... 140
13.6 PN/PN coupling or Proxy mode .................................................................................................... 141
13.7 PROFINET / PROFIBUS proxy ........................................................................................................ 142
14 CommDTM ................................................................................................... 144
14.1 Installing drivers, CommDTM and server ..................................................................................... 144
14.2 Setting up the PCD server ............................................................................................................. 144
14.3 Using the CommDTM ................................................................................................................... 145
15 OPC ............................................................................................................... 148
15.1 Installing the OPC drivers ............................................................................................................. 148
15.2 Setting up a stream....................................................................................................................... 149
15.3 Selecting OPC tags ........................................................................................................................ 149
15.4 Activating the OPC server ............................................................................................................. 150
16 SNMP ............................................................................................................ 153
16.1 List of data items .......................................................................................................................... 153
16.2 Viewing the MIB file ..................................................................................................................... 154
17 Firmware updates ........................................................................................ 156
17.1 Updating the Head Station ........................................................................................................... 156
17.2 Updating modules ........................................................................................................................ 158
18 Tips and Tricks .............................................................................................. 159
18.1 Ident Number lookup ................................................................................................................... 159
18.2 Solution for secured email connections ....................................................................................... 159
18.3 IP address adjustment tool ........................................................................................................... 159
18.4 Free Wi-Fi channel detector ......................................................................................................... 159
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18.5 Some SNMP tools ......................................................................................................................... 159
19 Technical Data - ComBricks in general ......................................................... 160
20 Technical Data - Head Station 1A/1B/1C ...................................................... 161
21 Technical Data - SCOPE Repeater (101-201210) .......................................... 163
22 Technical Data - 2 Channel Repeater (101-201102) .................................... 165
23 Technical Data - 1 Channel Repeater (101-201101) .................................... 167
24 Technical Data - Fiber Optic Module (101-201510) ..................................... 169
25 Technical Data - Fiber Optic Ring MM1 (101-201530) ................................. 171
26 Technical Data - Fiber Optic Ring SM1 (101-201531) .................................. 173
27 Technical Data - Fiber Optic Ring XM1 (101-201532) .................................. 175
28 Technical Data - SALT Repeater (101-201710) ............................................. 177
29 Technical Data - PA Module (101-201610) .................................................. 179
30 Technical Data - 4 CH Relay Module (101-210210) ..................................... 181
31 Technical Data - 8 CH D-out Module (101-210110) ..................................... 182
32 Technical Data - 8 CH D-in Module (101-210010) ....................................... 183
33 Technical Data – RS-485-IS Barrier (101-201410) ........................................ 184
34 Technical Data - PROFIBUS Slave Module PBS-001 ...................................... 186
35 Technical Data - PROFINET Device PND001 ................................................. 188
36 Technical Data - 6A Power Module T1 (101-230010) .................................. 190
37 Frequently asked questions / FAQ ............................................................... 191
38 Products and spare parts ............................................................................. 194
39 Glossary ........................................................................................................ 199
40 Revision history ............................................................................................ 204
41 Other PROCENTEC products......................................................................... 205
42 Sales offices and distributors ....................................................................... 207
43 About PROCENTEC ....................................................................................... 212
44 Certificates ................................................................................................... 213
45 Notes ............................................................................................................ 217
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1 Product description
1.1 Introduction
ComBricks™ - The first PROFIBUS and PROFINET-based
automation system that unites network components, permanent
monitoring with ProfiTrace and remote I/O.
ComBricks is a modular system that allows a mix of automation
components on a backplane. Repeater modules can be inserted
next to a PROFIBUS slave and at the same time, in a web browser
over Ethernet, the condition of the installation can be remotely
inspected with ProfiTrace OE.
1.2 Application areas
• Remote maintenance station with ProfiTrace OE
• Modular repeater backbone with hot swap
• Transparent data hub (repeaters, fiber optic, RS-485-IS, DP slave, PROFINET, etc.)
1.3 Product features
• Drives 32 modules (10 high-speed modules)
• Wide range of modules available
• Hot swap and extendible
• Powerful web server
• ProfiTrace OE for monitoring 4 networks
• Multi-language
• DIN-rail mounting
• IP 20
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1.4 Modular PROFIBUS repeaters
The current trend in PROFIBUS projects is to use segmentation with repeaters, fiber optic and ProfiHubs to
bridge the common faults of the end-user concerning his cabling difficulties. ComBricks adds another important
element; the creation of modular and random repeater hubs which can be maintained remotely with a
permanent internal ProfiTrace (see Fig. 1).
ComBricks is based on a backplane which can hold up to 10 hot swap repeater modules. Each module has one
or two channels (so a total of max 20 galvanic isolated transparent segments). Every channel can handle 31
PROFIBUS stations and maximum 1200 m cable length (depends on the baudrate). Fig. 2 illustrates some
configurations.
Each channel has a fail-safe circuit which ensures that the remainder of the PROFIBUS network continues to
operate correctly and that the availability of the installation remains optimal.
The connection of the bus cable allows for a high degree of flexibility as the repeater modules contain both a 9pin and screw connector.
It is possible to dynamically exchange equipment during operation. ComBricks is ideal for flow meters, pH
analysers, actuators, drives and especially motor control centres that make use of drawer systems.
ProfiHubsStandard repeaters
- 1 Meter rule problems
- Termination problems
- Power supply overload
- Costs and installation time
- 5 fixed channels
- RS 485 only
- No asset management
- Single power supply
COMbricks
ProfiTrace OE
- Modular and hotswap
- ProfiTrace over Ethernet
- Bus redundancy
- DTM, OPC, SNMP, HTTP
Fig. 1 - Latest trend in segmentation
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1.4.1 Cable Redundancy
The bus redundancy technology of the repeater modules is very advanced. A redundant system can be built
using 10 parallel cables. This architecture provides extremely high availability. Most suppliers only allow 2
cables (see Fig. 3).
redundant channels
Maximum 10 redundant channels
1 channel repeaters
2 segments
3 segments
Mix of 1 channel and
2 channel repeaters
2 segments
Maximum 10 modules (2 channel repeaters)
20 segments
Fig. 2 - Repeater configuration examples
Fig. 3 - Redundancy configuration example
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1.4.2 Comparison between ProfiHub and ComBricks
ProfiHub A5 and B5
(simple)
ComBricks
(flexible and high-tech)
• One component
• PROFIBUS
• RS-485 only
• Easy installation
• IP 65 version
• Low cost
• Modular
• Multi interface
• Multi network
• ProfiTrace OE
• Asset management
• Light weight
1.4.3 Typical applications
• Repeaters with permanent ProfiTrace
• Removable drives and motors
• Star, tree and bus structured networks
• Motor control centers (drawers)
• Redundancy for high availability
• EMC vulnerable applications
• Spur lines
• Isolator for sensitive devices
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1.5 ProfiTrace OE - Remote monitoring in a web browser
Permanent and simultaneous monitoring of 4 PROFIBUS networks is a powerful feature of ComBricks. Global
projects and a shortage of (qualified) technical staff members are causing significant capacity problems.
ComBricks offers a solution by remotely monitoring PROFIBUS installations over the Internet and alerting the
user by email.
The user can simply connect surrounding PROFIBUS networks and every network can be set to a unique
baudrate. The modular technology of ComBricks enables the network to be monitored when multiple repeater
modules are installed. All transparent messages from the backplane are constantly analysed.
Up to 10 Repeater modules with 2 channels each (20 galvanic isolated segments in total) can be inserted into
the backplane. Using DIP switches or the web server, repeater modules can be assigned to a network group.
This ensures isolated communication from the repeaters which are assigned to other network groups; the
networks are not combined or connected in any way. Only the Head Station can see all networks groups.
1.5.1 Web server
A web server with a ProfiTrace shell visualizes the information in an understandable format (ProfiTrace OE).
Because of the web browser, additional software is NOT required and a constant connection with a PC to the
ComBricks is NOT necessary.
The monitoring and logging is performed by the repeater modules which are inserted in the backplane.
ComBricks is the first system that has integrated a busmonitor in network components. Deploying ComBricks
repeaters for regular automation means automatic availability of ProfiTrace OE.
Monitoring 4 networks
Monitoring 4 networks
Monitoring 4 networks
Worldwide access
to any COMbricks
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1.5.2 Email
Email messages provide real-time alerts in the event of detected faults in the PROFIBUS communication. These
email alerts are easy to set up in the web server.
1.5.3 Channel List
A brand new functionality within ProfiTrace OE is the Channel List. It gives a detailed overview of all repeater
channels (segments) and all connected stations.
1.5.4 Comparison between ComBricks and ProfiTrace 2
The application area for ComBricks (ProfiTrace OE) compared to ProfiTrace 2 is completely different. ProfiTrace
OE should be seen as a watchdog and ProfiTrace 2 as the mobile analyzer to do on-site work.
ProfiTrace 2
(troubleshooting on-site)
ComBricks
(watchdog)
• USB (power supply)
• Mobile
• Software
• C1 Master
• Triggers and filters
• Large file recording
• Reporting
• Fast
• Ethernet / Internet
• Permanent installation
• Web server
• Multi network monitor
• Multi access
• Email and Log
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1.5.5 Offshore applications
With satellite internet offshore PROFIBUS networks can be remotely monitored. Emails can inform the
mainland about the status of the installation.
These applications simplify maintenance and eliminate the hassle to fly an expert over to fix a possible
problem. On the LAN local technicians can also monitor the networks.
1.5.6 Mining applications
Because of the depth, gasses and inaccessible areas, ComBricks is required to keep the control room and the
experts on a distance to monitor the PROFIBUS installations.
Multiple WLAN routers can bring Ethernet up to the surface.
With DTM technology the devices can also be diagnosed and parameterized.
Fig. 4 - Offshore applications
Fig. 5 - Mining applications
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1.5.7 Robot cells
Robot cells are hazardous environments with many safety zones. Crossing a safety border can cause a machine
shutdown and restarting can take a long time. Measuring PROFIBUS remotely decreases costs and improves
human safety.
Fig. 6 - Robot cells
1.5.8 Logistics
In demanding high-speed applications, ComBricks is ideal. The technician does not have to touch the
installation and can measure the network from a distance. This is also convenient if the installation is behind a
high-security zone such as baggage handling systems at airports, or parcel handling systems.
Fig. 7 - Baggage handling or parcel systems
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1.5.9 Traffic control
When distance and downtime are critical factors, ComBricks can be very helpful. Difficult to reach speed
indicators above the highway can be monitored from the road-side control cabinet, or even from the control
room.
Fig. 8 - Traffic control applications
1.5.10 Cranes
Many harbour cranes use PROFIBUS. There cranes are huge and sometimes hard to reach. The whole crane can
be monitored remotely, which is especially useful if the crane is equipped with a WIFI connection.
Fig. 9 - Crane applications
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1.5.11 Other applications
• Cross border installations
• Water treatment
• Long commissioning and test cycles
• 24-7 service contracts
1.6 Output control
Relay- and digital output modules can be configured to respond directly to bus problems, such as bus voltage
too low, retries, syncs, master lost, diagnostics, etc.
This offers a multitude of applications to directly and independently act on the machinery when the bus
communication becomes unreliable. Especially when safety, human lives or the environment are at stake.
Power switches, hold switches, indicators, backup systems and LED towers are a few examples of machine
parts that can be hooked up to the relays. ComBricks is the only monitoring product that has the capability to
respond directly on the hardware with multiple relays.
• The Head Station already contains 1 relay.
• The relays can also be configured to be switched manually or on time.
24 55 834
2 3
Segment 2
Segment 1
Power switches, Hold switches,
Indicators, Backup systems,
Device I/O, Doors,
LED towers, etc.
Retries
Syncs
Bus voltage low
Lost
Diagnostics
Repeaters I/O
Fig. 10 - Output control
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1.7 CommDTM
The FREE ComBricks CommDTM offers FDT 1.2 based asset management tools a powerful Ethernet passthrough to access PROFIBUS devices which are connected on ComBricks repeater modules.
The internal DP-V1 class 2 masters are able to drive 2 out of 4 networks. When a CommDTM connection is
closed, the user can enter another network. The 2 active networks are managed by 1 or 2 PC Ethernet
connections.
The CommDTM provides the same auto baudrate detection facilities as the famous ProfiCaptain. It detects all
busparameters before it goes online. An available master address is required.
CommDTM
CommDTM
Device DTM
PROFIBUS DP
Device DTM
PROFIBUS PA
FDT Applications ProfiTrace OE
Fig. 11 - CommDTM structure
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2 Quick start
2.1 Quick start checklist
This checklist lists all the steps to a quick usage of ComBricks.
STEP 1: Provide the Head Station with the latest firmware. (7)
STEP 2: Prepare the backplane with the amount of required backplane units. (2.2)
STEP 3: Click the assembled backplane on the DIN-rail. (2.2)
STEP 4: Insert the Head Station in the most left slot. (2.3)
STEP 5: Insert the other modules in the remaining slots. (2.3)
STEP 6: Configure the repeater modules to their appropriate networks. (2.4)
STEP 7: Wire the repeater modules with PROFIBUS cables. (2.5)
STEP 8: Power the Head Station. (2.6)
ComBricks units with Head Stations type 1A are now operational and no further steps have to be
taken. For type 1B and 1C Head Stations proceed with the next steps.
STEP 9: Insert an Ethernet cable in the Head Station.
STEP 10: Set the IP address to the required value. (2.7 + 2.8)
ComBricks units with Head Stations type 1B and 1C are now operational, ProfiTrace OE is
autonomously logging PROFIBUS events. After these basic steps ComBricks can be further configured
through the web server.
STEP 11: Checking the modules and administrative info in the web server. (2.9)
STEP 12: Testing ProfiTrace OE on the PROFIBUS installation. (2.10)
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2.2 Prepare the backplane
Click the fixed backplane on the DIN-rail and add additional backplane units to the right side if required (see
Paragraph 3.3 and 3.4).
2.3 Insert modules
Insert the required modules in the slots of the fixed backplane (see Paragraph 3.6). The Head Station with the
red front plate should be placed in the most left slot (with the large connector). Place the other modules in the
remaining slots. The slots have a polarity and can only be inserted one way.
2.4 Configure the repeater modules
Configure the repeater modules to their appropriate networks. This can be done with the dipswitches located
at the front of the module (see Paragraph 3.10.1) or with the software settings in the web server (see
Paragraph 4.5).
2.5 Wire the repeater modules
Connect the PROFIBUS cables to the repeater modules (see Paragraph 3.11).
2.6 Power the Head Station
Provide a 24 VDC power supply to the Head Station through one of its 2 power connectors (see Paragraph 3.8).
2.7 Customizing the IP number through the web server
The default IP address of the Head Station is 192.168.1.254. Follow the steps below to customize the IP address
of the Head Station:
STEP 1: Insert an Ethernet cable in the Head Station which is connected to the enterprise LAN or
directly to the PC.
STEP 2: Make sure the IP address of your PC is on the same subnet as the switch (192.168.1.xxx)
STEP 3: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.254 in the address field. This is default IP
address of the ComBricks.
STEP 4: The web server of the ComBricks will appear.
STEP 5: Click in the menu on the left on "IP config".
STEP 6: Update the IP settings and confirm it by clicking on "Save" (see Fig. 12).
STEP 7: The web page will now reload with the new IP address.
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The Notification link name is included in the event emails so that the user can directly jump to the specific
ComBricks unit without knowing its local IP number. An example is: www.boiler5.oag.com. The router of the
network or the internet server has to reroute this name to an IP number.
New IP address +
other settings
Tick this checkbox
if DHCP is required
Current IP address
Fig. 12 - Customizing the IP address in the web server
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2.8 Customizing the IP number through the Discovery Tool
The ComBricks Discovery Tool can be downloaded from www.ComBricks.com.
After start-up all the available ComBricks units can be discovered and directly customized with the required IP
address (see Fig. 13).
The Discovery Tool works on an enterprise LAN, WLAN and with a direct cable between ComBricks and PC.
If you are not sure which ComBricks you are customizing, the LEDs can be flashed with a button in the
Discovery tool (flashing). The LEDs will blink for 5 seconds to give the user a visual confirmation.
Fig. 13 - ComBricks Discovery Tool
It is recommended to have only one network interface connection active (only wireless or only
wired). In some cases the Discovery tool does not list all the ComBricks units when multiple network
interfaces are active.
Head Stations
MAC and IP
addresses
MAC and IP
addresses
Scan and
configuration
options
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2.9 Checking the modules and the administrative info in the web server
After customizing the IP address, the modules can be checked in the web server. Click on "Status" to see an
overview of the available modules and their respective description + version numbers (see Fig. 14).
Modules can be inserted and removed during operation. A change in hardware should be directly visible in the
Status screen.
On the top of the screen the administrative info is also visible (see Fig. 14). If the administrative information
has to be altered, it can be done by clicking on "General config".
On the bottom of the screen the connected clients with this ComBricks are displayed.
All connections are listed here:
• Web connections
• FTP connections
• CommDTM connections
• Telnet connections
• ProfiTrace Streaming connections
Fig. 14 - Overview of the available modules
Connected PCs and
other communication
devices
Remote
information
Inserted modules
in the system
Messages left
by the user
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2.10 Testing ProfiTrace OE on the PROFIBUS installation
When the repeaters are wired to the PROFIBUS installation, ProfiTrace OE can be tested in the web server.
Click on "Live List" and the respective networks. A Live List with devices should appear (see Fig. 15).
See Chapter 5 for more information on how to use ProfiTrace OE.
Similar Live List as
ProfiTrace 2
Monitoring 4
networks
Monitoring 4
networks
Monitoring 4
networks
Monitoring 4
networks
Fig. 15 - ProfiTrace OE Live List
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2.11 Resetting the Head Station
By means of the "Menu Nav" switch on the front of the Head Station (see Fig. 16), ComBricks can be reset,
warm started or loaded with configuration data. Please follow the procedure described in Paragraph 6.5.
The following selections are possible:
• Read settings from SD card
• Save settings on SD card
• Clear password
• Reset to factory defaults
• Warm start
Fig. 16 - Menu-switch
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3 Installation instructions
3.1 Location
ComBricks can be installed everywhere in a non-hazardous area that complies with IP 20 (DIN 40 050) and a
specified maximum operating temperature of +60
o
Celsius. Avoid placing two ComBricks sets above each other;
the generated heat of the lower set will add to the ambient temperature for the upper set. Furthermore, make
sure the generated heat can disperse by using forced ventilation or active cabinet cooling.
Please note: the temperature displayed in the webserver is the temperature
inside the Head Station, not the ambient temperature.
3.2 Position
ComBricks can only be installed horizontally, with the cables pointing down. In this position the generated heat
of the modules can escape through the grid in the top of the housing. It is also easier to read the status LEDs in
the horizontal position.
3.3 Mounting and un-mounting backplane units
The backplane of the ComBricks has to be mounted on 35 mm DIN-rail with a minimum width of 50 mm to fit a
fixed backplane for 2 modules.
Fig. 17 illustrates how to mount and dismount the backplane on and from the DIN-rail. For the un-mounting an
appropriate screwdriver is required.
Fig. 17 - Mounting (pull-down + push) Un-mounting (click tap + pull)
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3.4 Adding backplane units
The additional backplane units as described in Paragraph 3.3. To merge them remove the plastic covers on the
side of the backplane units that have to be merged. Push both backplane units together until no more
movement is possible (see Fig. 18).
Do not add or remove backplane units while the backplane is powered!
This can cause serious damage to the ComBricks set.
Fig. 18 - Adding backplane units
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3.5 Detaching backplane units
Detaching backplane units is a delicate procedure that should be done according the description
below and Fig. 19 in order to prevent damages.
Do not add or remove backplane units while the backplane is powered!
This can cause serious damage to the ComBricks set.
Fig. 19 - Detaching backplane units
STEP 1: Push the top arm down with a screwdriver and delicately pull the top of the backplane unit
that has to be removed. The arm should now be unlocked.
STEP 2: Push the bottom arm down with a screwdriver and delicately slide the bottom of the
backplane that has to be removed. The arm should now be unlocked.
STEP 3: Slide the backplane unit away from the section that remains.
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