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PROFIBUS Tester 4 BC-600-PB

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Contents

Introduction 6

1.1

General 6

1.2

Test Functions 6

1.2.1

Stand-alone mode of operation 6

1.2.2

PC mode of operation 7

Delivery Scope 8

Optional Accessories 9

3.1

D-sub adapter cable for testing live sy st ems 9

3.2

Adapter Set for M12 Connection Te chnology 9

3.3

Fieldbus Shield Digital Leakage Current Clamp 10

3.4

Portable Power Supply 10

3.5

Service Interface for PROFIBUS DP 11

3.5.1

Connection Type D-sub 11

3.5.2

Connection Type M12 12

Connectors and Controls 13

Power Supply and Auto Power On 14

5.1

Power-Up Behaviour without USB Connection 14

5.2

Power-Up Behaviour when USB Connected 15

Software Installation 16

6.1

Connection to a PC 16

Connection to PROFIBUS 16

7.1

Basics 16

7.1.1

Warning notice for testing a liv e bus 16

7.1.2

Connection types 17

7.1.3

Adapter cable 17

7.1.4

Strain relief 18

7.1.5

Test locations 18

7.2

Simple Connection for Tests During S ystem Shutdown 19

7.3

Connection for Testing a Live Bus 20

7.3.1

Connection via D-sub connector with service socket 21

7.3.2

Direct cable connection 22

7.3.3

Connection via M12 connector 23

7.4

Master Simulator and Topology S can 23

7.4.1

Special case: Active devices at both ends of the bus 25

Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode 26

8.1

Main Display 26

8.2

Operating Concept 28

8.3

Functions 29

8.3.1

Live Status function 29

8.3.1.1

Bus status summary 29

8.3.1.2

Segment status 1 31

8.3.1.3

Segment status 2 32

8.3.1.4

Station status 33

8.3.2

Quick Test function 34

8.3.3

Trend function 35

8.3.4

Master Simulator function 36

8.3.5

Settings and help functions 36

Data Import into the PC 37

Firmware Update 38

Maintenance and Servicing 39

Troubleshooting 40

Specifications 41

General Notes 42

14.1

Lithium Battery 42

14.2

CE Conformity 42

Introduction Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 General

The PROFIBUS Tester 4 is a powerful tool that allows full testing of the bus physics and bus communication on PROFIBUS DP segments.

Using the integrated master simulator, you can also test the bus physics if the PLC is currently not in operation, or individually check “suspicious” bus stations.

The tool is powered either through an external AC adapter, by direct connection to 24 VDC or through an optional portable power supply unit .

1.2 Test Functions

The PROFIBUS Tester 4 automatically detects the baud rate or open circuit voltage as soon as you connect it to a PROFIBUS DP segment.

You can then choose between two modes of operation for bus testing depending on if you run it in stand-alone mode, or connect the PROFIBUS Tester 4 to a PC or notebook. If required the master simulator can be enabled in both modes if no other master is acti ve.

1.2.1 Stand-alone mode of operation

In the stand-alone mode three test functions with simultaneous analysis of bus physics and bus communication are available:

1. The Live Stat us shows the bus status and the details of the analysis in real-time on the display.

2. To evaluate the bus health up to ten Quick Tests can be executed, stored internally and imported by the PC software then.

3. To locate the causes of sporadic bus faults the long-term Trend logs data for up to 41 days and stores them internally for later import by the PC software.

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1.2.2 PC mode of operation

The PC software provides many additional features for performing, analyzing and managing bus tests. Quick Tests and Trends stored in the tool can be imported.

In the PC mode four main functions are available. Two of them provide complex functionality that only experts need and that are accessed separately from the standard functionality.

Standard functions:

1. The Network Status is a collection of information and test data relating to a PROFIBUS network. It provides the basis for a comprehensive evaluation of the bus health.

o Quick test and user-controlled test with simultaneous analysis

of bus physics and bus communication

o Topology scan o Test report o Master simulator

2. If sporadic faults occur in a PROFIBUS installation, the quality indexes and critical protocol events should be monitored with the long-term Trend over a prolonged period to locate the causes of bus problems.

Expert functions:

3. The function Frames enables the classic frame analysis.

4. The Oscilloscope permits the detail analysis of signal waveforms.

Delivery Scope Manual

2 Delivery Scope

The PROFIBUS Tester 4 comes in a carrying case comprising:

• Test tool with RS485 interface

• Wide-range power supply with European and US mains power cables

• Connecting cable for direct power supply wit h 24 VDC

• RS485 D-sub adapter cable BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-2 “Standard”

(cable petrol blue, light connect or) for PROFIBUS DP

• USB cable, 3 m

• Terminal block for trigger input/output

• CD-ROM with driver software, PC softw are and detailed integrated

help system in English and German

• PROFIBUS Tester 4 user manual and Gett ing S tarted manual for the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite PC software

Fig. 1: BC-600-PB with carrying case

BC-600-PB Optional Accessor ies

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3 Opt i onal Accessories

3.1 D-sub adapter cable for testing live systems

This D-sub adapter cable is optimized for reduced influence on live PROFIBUS DP segment operation. Thereby it is most suitable for testing of running plants. The risk of critical influences on bus operation which can cause a plant standstill is significantly reduced. Attention: Using this cable it is not possible to use the both active functions master simulator and topology detection (see page 23

Fig. 2: D-sub adapter cable with reduced influence on bus operation

Softing Order No.: BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-1

3.2 Adapter Set for M12 Connection Technology

Using the M12 adapter set, you can connect the PROFIBUS Tester 4 to field devices with M12 connectors. The set comprises an M12 adapter cable with special pin layout and an M12 terminating resistor that you can screw on, if required.

Fig. 3: Special adapter set for M12

Softing Order No.: BC-600-PB-CB-M12

Optional Accessories Manual

3.3 Fieldbus Shield Digital Leakage Current Clamp

When routing PROFIBUS cables in high-interference environments, electromagnetic interference can affect the signal quality. By measuring the shield currents with the digital leakage current clamp, you can locate EMC problem areas and take appropriate countermeasures. The digital leakage current clamp is supplied in a handy case, including measuring cables. There is also an empty compartment for the fieldbus shield digital leakage current clamp in the carrying case of the BC-600-PB.

Fig. 4: Fieldbus shield digital leakage current clamp

Softing Order No.: PB-LSZ-CHB3

3.4 Portable Power Supply

The portable power supply unit allows up to 4 hours of portable operation. The power supply kit also includes a charger and a carrying case. Attention: Mains connector type of charger station available for Europe only.

Fig. 5: Portable power supply

Softing Order No.: BC-MOST-PB

BC-600-PB Optional Accessor ies

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3.5 Service Interface for PROFIBUS DP

3.5.1 Connection Type D-sub

The D-sub service interface provides a PROFIBUS access point for testing if the existing D-sub connectors have no service socket or if the bus stations are connected via a terminal block. The service interface can power the terminating resistor of the D-sub connector. You can thus use it as an active bus termination at the beginning o r end of the bus.

If the PLC allows dropping and adding bus stations on the live bus, you will need this external bus termination to be able to exchange the first and last bus stations without causing problems on the bus.

The compact unit is rail mounted like a terminal block and powered by an external 24 VDC power supply. The package includes an 90° angled PROFIBUS connector with a switchabl e terminating resistor.

Fig. 6: D-sub service interface for testing a live bus

Softing Order No.: BC-PBMB-PB-S

Optional Accessories Manual

3.5.2 Connection Type M12

The M12 service interface comprises an IP68 rated T piece, an end cap for the service output of the T piece, and a 1m PROFIBUS DP cable fitted with a male/female M12 connector on each end.

Fig. 7: M12 service interfac e for testing a live bus

Softing Order No.: BC-M12DP-PB

BC-600-PB Connectors and Controls

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4 Connectors and Controls

RS485

Connection to PROFIBUS DP

Display

Status display & operation

Function key 2 Funktionstaste 3

Detail selection Start

Function key 1 Funktionstaste 4

Function selection Back/Cancel

Power USB

Connection to

Connection to notebook/PC

power supply Status LED

24 VDC Trigger input

Status LED

Trigger Output

Detail view:

Terminal block for trigger input/output

Fig. 8: Connectors and status displays on the BC-600-PB

Power Supply and Auto Power On Manual

5 Pow er Suppl y and Auto Power On

The tool is powered with 24 VDC either through the external AC adapter or by using the single-ended cable for direct 24 VDC power supply. Both are included in delivery.

Attention: Before being connected to the AC mains power, the PROFIBUS Tester 4 and the AC adapter must be acclimated to room temperature to avoid condensati on. This may take up to 60 minutes.

The tool switches on automatically when you connect it to a power supply. The display lights up and self-test starts.

Attention: When the tool is connected directly to 24 VDC, there is no galvanic isolation to the external power supply. Insufficient potential equalization between the power supply and the PROFIBUS will lead to equalizing currents which can falsify the test results and, in the worst case, even destroy the PROFIBUS Tester 4 and part of the bus installation. In these cases, use of the supplied AC adapter is mandatory for operating the PROFIB US Tester 4.

On completion of initial setup, the PROFIBUS Tester 4 displays the following dialog in English:

You can now select the desired display language. The following languages are available: German, English, Frenc h, Italian, Polish and Spanish.

5.1 Power-Up Behaviour without USB Connection

The PROFIBUS Tester 4 starts up in stand-alone mode in this case (see page 26

) and is immediately ready for test i ng.

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5.2 Power-Up Behaviour when USB Connected

Attention: The “PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite” PC software also includes the required USB driver. You therefore need to install the software first before connecting the test tool to the PC or notebook.

On successful completion of the self-test, the PROFIBUS Tester 4 displays:

Fig. 9: Power-up display when USB connected

When you start the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite control and evaluation software on your computer and select the PROFIBUS Tester and a network for testing in its user interface, the test tool switches to PC mode. The display shows:

Fig. 10: Display at testing with PC software

While in PC mode, you can only display readings and operate the tool by using the control and evaluation software on the computer.

At this point, you can also start a firmware update instead of using the control and evaluation software. See page 38

Software Installation Manual

6 Software Installation

The “PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite” PC software is provided on the included CD-ROM. You need administrator privileges to install the software. If the CDROM does not start automatically when inserted, please run the “start.exe” file in the main directory.

Future updates can be downloaded from our web site at industrial.softing.com

Attention: The “PROFIBUS Diagnostic Suite” PC software also includes the required USB driver. You therefore need to install the software first before connecting the test tool to the PC or notebook.

The installation and basic use of the PC software is described in the separate PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite – Getting Started manual.

6.1 Connection to a PC

Use the included USB cable to connect the tool to a PC or notebook. Power is also supplied from the USB interface.

Attention: It is recommended to connect the unit directly to a USB port on the PC or notebook. When you use external USB hubs or notebook docking stations for conne ct ion, problems can occur.

7 Connection to PROFIBUS

7.1 Basics

7.1.1 Warning notice for testing a live bus Attention: When you connect a test tool, side effects on the

system under test are generally unavoidable. If the PROFIBUS is already disturbed to a certain degree or if Simatic Diagnostic Repeaters are used, the operation of the PROFIBUS might nevertheless be affected occasionally. Compliance with the connection notes is mandatory!

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7.1.2 Connection types

There are several ways to connect a bus station to a PROFIBUS network:

• Using connectors o D-sub connectors, most of which have an integrated terminating

resistor and, optionally, an addi tional service socket

o M12 connectors fo r environments requiring increased IP ratings o Special vendor-specific hybrid connectors; they are used in

combination with special cables t o supply power via the bus

• Using terminals for direct conne ct i on

Due to the typical daisy-chain topology, the connection points of the bus stations are the only possible points for connecting the test tool in most cases.

7.1.3 Adapter cable

The PROFIBUS Tester 4 is supplied with the D-sub adapter cable BC-600-PBCB-DSUB-2 „Standard“ (light connector). For testing on live systems the optional D-sub adapter cable BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-2 is recommended. An M12 adapter set is optionally av ai l abl e, see on page 9

Attention: Use only the short original cables with special pin layout to connect the unit to a PROFIBUS network. Do not cascade more than two D-sub connectors with service sockets at the same time:

Fig. 11: Unallowed cascading of D-sub connectors

Active connection cables with integrated repeaters, such as Softing's BC-131PB, cannot be used for testing.

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7.1.4 Strain relief

Attention: When you connect the PROFIBUS Tester 4, its weight can place a high mechanical stress on the connectors and the bus station. Ensure proper strain relief by using suitable supports, cable ties, etc. When this is not possible, you need to select a different connection point to avoid damage.

Fig. 12: Strain relief fitt i ngs

7.1.5 Test locations

The PROFIBUS Tester 4 can basically carry out tests anywhere on a physical PROFIBUS segment. Please note that the use of repeaters creates separate physical segments that each need to be measured individually.

For the best and most informative results, perform the tests at the beginni ng and end of each physical segment. If these test results indicate pro bl em s t hat cannot be clearly classified right away , you should carry out one or more additional tests at the centre.

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7.2 Simple Connection for Tests During System Shutdown

If all bus stations provide D-sub connectors with an additional service socket, you can simply plug in the PROFIBUS Tester 4 at that socket (see figure below). If a D-sub connector does not provide a service socket, you can plug in the D-sub adapter cable underneath. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that you should never cascade more than two D-sub connectors (see page 17

When using M12 connection technology, the M12 adapter cable is “looped” into the bus. It is essential to ensure proper termination at the beginning and end of the bus by using the terminating resistor provided with the M12 adapter set.

Attention: All these simple connection types will divide the bus. You therefore need to shut down the PLC and all the devices connected to the PROFIBUS; in other words, you need to shut down the whole installation.

D-sub

Connection points

PLC

Remote I/O Remote I/O

Remote I/O

M12

Termination

at begin and

end of bus!

Fig. 13: Connection point s at system shutdown

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7.3 Connection for Testing a Live Bus

To test a live PROFIBUS with the PROFIBUS Tester 4 during operation, appropriate connection possibilities have to be provided. If no suitable connection points are available in the existing installation, it is recommended to install them during system shutdown. This will make future maintenance work much easier.

Attention: When installing additional connection points, you divide the bus. Before doing so, you therefore need to shut down the PLC and all the devices connected to the PROFIBUS; in other words, you need to shut down the whole installation.

Attention: For testing on live systems the optional D-sub adapter cable BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-1 with reduced influence on bus operation is highly recommended! See page 9

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7.3.1 Connection via D-sub connector with service socket

If all bus stations provide D-sub connectors with an additional service socket, you can simply plug in the PROFIBUS Tester 4 at that socket (see figure below).

MPI Operator Panel

Remote I/O

D-sub

Connection points

PLC

Fig. 14: Connection point s for the D-sub adapter cable

Connection to PROFIBUS Manual

7.3.2 Direct cable connection

To test a live PROFIBUS, you will need additional D-sub service interface of the type BC-PBMB-PB-S (see page 11

PBMB

D-sub

Connection points

PLC

Diagnostic

repeater

Fig. 15: Service interfac e provide connection points at direct cable connec tion

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7.3.3 Connection via M12 connector

Tests on a live PROFIBUS are only allowed on bus segments providing D-sub connection technology. Only D-sub connectors with service socket can be used as connection points for the test tool. For this reason, tests can often only be performed at a bus end.

D-sub

Connection point

PLC

Remote I/O

Fig. 16: Connection point s for the M12 adapter cable

7.4 Master Simulator and Topology Scan

The master simulator allows checking the bus cabling and the station addresses during installation and commissioning, when the PLC (master) is not in operation yet. In addition, you can use this mode to check individual “suspicious” bus stations that have been disconnected from the bus.

Connection to PROFIBUS Manual

The topology scan determines the sequence and distances of all passive bus stations (slaves). This feature requires correct bus cabling, a very good signal quality, and a connection point located directly at the beginning or end of the bus.

Both features can only be used during shutdown of the installation. The D-sub cable BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-2 which is included in the standard scope of supply must be used. As long as communication is detected on the bus, i.e. at least one device is an active master, the functions are disabled. If necessary, disconnect every single active device (PLC, MPI and, if necessary, diagnostic repeaters) from the power supply or the bus. If an active device is at the end of the bus you want to test, its PROFIBUS connector needs to be unplugged and connected directly to the PROFIBUS Tester 4. The bus termination in the device connector will then be powered by the PROFIBUS Tester 4.

w/o

adaptor

cable

Connection points

MPI Operator Panel

Remote I/O

PLC

Disconnect from bus

Remote I/O

D-sub

D-sub cable „Standard“

BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-2

Fig. 17: Connection point s for topology scan

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Attention: Bus stations must only be disconnected from the power supply or the bus during shutdown of t he i nst al lation.

Attention: The two functions can be started also when the PROFIBUS Tester 4 is disconnected from the bus. If you then connect the PROFIBUS Tester 4 to a live bus despite the yellow bus status bar indicated by the PC software, this can cause bus communication problems or a shutdown of the installation.

7.4.1 Special case: Active devices at both ends of the bus

On the very rare occasion when there is an active device at each end of the bus, do the following:

1. When using D-sub connection:

• Additionally switch on the terminating resistor in the D-sub

connector of the last slave. The outgoing cable to the active device at the bus end has to be connected to the outgoing connector (marked with “OUT”, an o utgoing arrow, or “A2/B2”).

Fig. 18: Checking the connect ion direction at the D-sub connector

2. When using M12 connection:

• The cable from the bus start or test tool has to be connected to

the incoming M12 connector of the last slave. A bus termination is required at the outgoing M12 connector of the last slave.

Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode Manual

8 Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode

The PROFIBUS Tester 4 always starts in stand-alone mode unless it is USB connected to a PC or notebook. The readings are shown on the display. You can control the tool with the four funct i on key s.

When you establish a USB connection during stand-alone mode while a test is running, the test will be aborted and the tool will be reset (restart). The display briefly shows: “Changing operatin g m ode – Please wait …”.

8.1 Main Display

The baud rate of a connected PROFIBUS network is detected and displayed automatically:

Fig. 19: Main display - exam ple of a live PROFIBUS at 1. 5 Mbit /s

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The PROFIBUS status is shown in line 2. The following displays are possible:

3. The PROFIBUS is not connected:

• Display: “DP n/a”

4. The PROFIBUS is connected, but no master is active:

• Display of the static RS485 bus voltage,

e.g. “DP 1015 mV stat.”

5. The PROFIBUS is connected and one or more masters are active:

• Display of the detected baud rate, e.g. “DP 1.5 Mbit/s”

The status of the integrated master simulator is shown in line 3. The following displays are possible:

1. The master simulator is disabled:

• The display remains blank.

2. The master simulator has been enabled manually (see page 36

• Display: “M.Sim. ON”

The only control on the main display is the down arrow key with which you can select the individual functions.

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8.2 Operating Concept

Fig. 20: Display control with the four function keys

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8.3 Functions

8.3.1 Live Status function

The Live Status function very quickly gives you an overview of the bus status. Even transient disturbances during the test are reliably detected. Once you start the function, the tool determines and continuously updates the status for the segment and for each bus station.

8.3.1.1 Bus status summary

Fig. 21: Live Status with bus status summary

Line 1 shows the overall bus status. It results from the substatus for bus communication and the substatus for bus physics, which are displayed in lines 2 and 3.

Bus communication:

1. “Error”

• Bus stations were dropped or added during the test

• Configuration errors or parameter errors occurred

(the actual structure of modular slaves differs from the configuration stored in the PLC, or an in correct GSD file was used)

2. „Warning“

• Frame errors, retries or diagnostics occurred during the test

• One or more bus stations have not been configured in the PLC

3. „OK“

• No critical states or events

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Bus physics:

1. “Error”

• One or more bus stations failed to respond during the last physical

test cycle

2. „Warning“

• One or more quality indexes* are below the user-defined limit

value (default: 2500)

3. „OK“

• All quality index* results are above the limit value

* .. See the “Interpretation of the signal quali ty test results” chapter in the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite manual.

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8.3.1.2 Segment status 1

Fig. 22: Live Status with segment status 1

To the right of “DP Segm.” in line 1, the display shows changes in the live list (added and dropped bus stations). The following displays are possible:

1. The number of bus stations has not changed during the test:

• No display of live list changes

2. One or more bus stations have been added during the test:

• “+” display

3. One or more bus stations have been dropped during the test:

• “-” display

4. One or more bus stations have been added and one or more dropped

during the test:

• “+ -” display

The live list should usually not change when a PROFIBUS system is stable. In line 2, you see the number of masters (M) and slaves (S). For the slaves,

the first figure indicates the number of slaves addressed by the master(s). If not all slaves respond, the number of slaves that failed to respond is indicated after a “-” sign.

Line 3 indicates the token rotation time. Note: The token rotation time does not necessarily equal the bus cycle time.

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8.3.1.3 Segment status 2

Fig. 23: Live Status with segment status 2

Line 1 is the same as for segment status 1. In line 2 you see, on the left, the number of retries on the entire segment and,

on the right, the worst quality index of all bus stations. Line 3 shows, on the left, the number of frame errors on the entire segment

and, on the right, the best quality index of all bus stations.

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8.3.1.4 Station status This function displays the station status for each bus station, i.e. for all masters

and all slaves.

Fig. 24: Live Status with station status of a master

Fig. 25: Live Status with station status of a slave

The PROFIBUS address of the bus station is displayed right after “DP#” on the left of line 1. The letter in the middle indicates whether the device is a mas ter (M) or slave (S). If the letter is enclosed in square brackets, the BC-600-PB was able to determine the address of the PROFIBUS device to which it is connected. In the above example, the test tool is connected to the device with the address 11 (see Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.). On the right, you see the live list changes (see page 31

) for this bus

station. Line 2 shows the number of retries on the left, and the worst quality index of

this bus station on the right. Line 3 indicates the number of diagnostics on the left, and the best quality

index of this bus station on the right. Note: The update rate for the live status substantially depends on the number

of bus stations and the signal quality.

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8.3.2 Quick Test function

The Quick Test allows full testing of bus physics and bus communication. The test data is stored in the tool. It can subsequently be imported by the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite software application.

To start the function, choose one of 10 internal memory locations. The display indicates if the selected memory location is allocated or free. If you select an allocated memory location, t he prev i ous test data will be overwritten.

Fig. 26: Quick test complet ed

The duration of a Quick Test depends on the baud rate, the number of slaves and the current bus communication. It can take only a few seconds or up to three minutes.

On completion of the test, press the acknowledgment key to cancel the status display.

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8.3.3 Trend function

Trend logging is used for detecting rare or sporadic faults over a prolonged period of time. The function monitors both the bus physics and critical events in the bus communication. The PROFIBUS Tester 4 can automatically test the bus in stand-alone mode from within the control cabinet for up to 41 days. The test data is stored in the tool. It can subsequently be imported by the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite software application.

Before you start the function, choose a test interval. When you select “Auto” the tool automatically determines the optimum interval. The Trend Test runs until manually stopped with the “x ” key .

Fig. 27: Trend running for 23 h and 52 min.

The test is aborted automatically when the power supply is interrupted (all data logged so far is retained in memory) or when the maximum logging time of 999 hours and 59 minutes is reached.

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8.3.4 Master Simulator function

The master simulator is disabled by default when you switch on the tool. You can only select a baud rate on the display and thus start the master simulator if no other master is active.

8.3.5 Settings and help functions

The following options are available:

• Settings/Delete all internal memory locations: Deletes all qui ck tests

and trend recordings

• Settings/Current language: Toggles between English, German,

French, Italian, Polish and Spanish (all w/o national specific characters)

• Settings/Limit signal quality: Sets the limit value in increments of 100

(default: 2500)

• Settings/Time-out signal quality: Sets the time-out val ue in increments

of 5 (default: 5 seconds)

• HW Information: Displays on two screens the firmware and FPGA

versions and the date and time of the last factory calibration.

• Help: Briefly describes the functionality of the four function key s.

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9 Data Im por t into the PC

Quick Tests and Trend logs stored in the test tool can be imported into the PC software. To do this, start the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite. If a PROFIBUS Tester is connected to the PC via USB and contains stored test data, an additional “Import Test Data f rom T ool” dialog box appears automat icall y.

Fig. 28: Importing test data

For ALL the stored data, you need to fully select the action to be performed, the network/project, and the test location to which you want to store the data. The default action “Import & Delete“ deletes the test data in the tool after the import is complete. This frees the allocated memory locations for new tests.

The imported Quick Tests and Trend logs are fully compatible with the test data that can be acquired using the PC software.

Firmware Update Manual

10 Firmware Update

Firmware updates are made available as required. They are provided with the updates to the PC software (see page 16

) and allow access to new or improved functionality. How to update the firmware is described in detail in the separate “PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite – Getting Started” manual.

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11 Maintenance and Servicing

The PROFIBUS Tester 4 is maintenance-free and does not require calibration. Repairs may only be carried out by the device manufacturer. All returns must be made in the supplied carrying case. Please also include a brief fault description and a phone number at which we can contact you should we need further details. In case of returns within the warranty period, please also enclose a copy of the invoice or deliv ery note.

Troubleshooting Manual

12 Troubleshooting

Problem

Causes and remedies

The display of the PROFIBUS Tester 4 remains blank.

Possible cause:

• The PROFIBUS Tester 4 always needs an additional external power supply.

Remedy:

• Use the supplied external AC adapter to connect the tool to the mains power supply.

• When connected directly to a 24 VDC power supply: check the voltage at the terminals

Alternative cause:

• The tool is defective.

Remedy:

•

Return the tool for servicing (see page 39)

The display shows the

following error message: “USB ERROR - Refer to manual or disconn. for standalone mode”.

Possible cause:

• This error message can be caused by poor physical connection via USB (“loose” contact).

Remedy:

•

Check the USB cable and connector.

The baud rate is not detected

automatically on a live PROFIBUS.

Possible cause:

• Massive disturbances in the bus physics.

Remedy:

•

Manually set the baud rate and repeat the test.

If you need to contact Softing's support team, you will find the contact data on the back cover of the manual.

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13 Specifications

Power supply

Via external AC adapter 100 V .. 240 VAC 50/60 Hz (galvanically isolated) or direct connection to 24 VDC ±20%, approx. 0.5 A

(without galvanic isolation)

RS485 (DP)

PROFIBUS D-sub connector (female), 9-pin,

switchable power supply for ext. bus termination Protocol and frame analysis:

PROFIBUS DP and DPV1, automatic baud rate detection 9.6 kbit/s .. 12 Mbit/s

Signal analysis: PROFIBUS DP, DPV1, FMS and MPI; signal quality index 0 .. 5000 determined from signal waveform as well as signal/noise ratio and rise time; signal sampling with 8/16 samples per bit

Oscillogram display: Test range ±5V at 10mV resolution (differential), 0V…15V at 15mV resolution (A or B to DGND) sampling rate: up to 384 MSamples/s, for signal details: 2,400 sampled points, for oscillogram analysis: 8,192 sampled points

Topology scan:

Active, maximum distance 230 m, accuracy ±2 m

USB

V 2.0, high speed 480 Mbit/s, galvanically isolated

Trigger

IN : L=0 .. 0.8 V; H=2.4 .. 24 V; pulse > 10 μs, active high

OUT: approx. 5 V, active low (connection to storage oscilloscope)

Internal memory capacity

10 memory locations for Quick Tests,

1 Trend log, max. 41 days

Dimensions

HxWxD: 35 x 170 x 110 mm

Weight

Test tool without cable: approx. 0.45 kg,

complete with carrying case, without accessories: approx. 3.9 kg

Protection class

IP 20

Permissible ambient conditions

Operating temperature 0 .. 50 °C Storage temperature -20 .. 70 °C,

Air humidity 10 .. 90% without condensation

Conformity

CE, FCC, VCCI

Operation

Via four-line display and four function keys or via PC/notebook. Localization of the display: DE+EN+FR+IT+PL+ES

(without national specific characters)

PC operating software

PROFIBUS Diagnostic Suite, see separate manual

General Notes Manual

14 General Notes

14.1 Lithium Battery

Warning! This product contains a lithi um backup battery. The lithium content is not more than 1 g. The battery has been successfully tested by the manufacturer in accordance with the UN Manual of Test and Criteria (test procedures of P art II I, Sub-Section 38.3). Improper handling of lithium batteries can cause the batteries to ignite or explode and pose a burn hazard to users. If the product is properly handled, this battery does not need to be replaced during the lifetime of the product. Therefore, opening the product is unnecessary and not permitted. The product must only be operated within the specified temperature range. Do not expose to heat above this temperature range and keep away from open fire. Store in a dry place.

14.2 CE Conformity

This product complies with the requirements of the EC Directives 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC directive)

Emission: EN 61000-6-4 Generic Emission Standard (industrial environments) EN 55011 Group 1 Class A (ISM P roduct Standard) EN 55022 Class A (ITE Product Standard)

Immunity: EN 61000-6-2 Generic Immunity S tandard (industrial environments) EN 61326-1 (Measurement, Control and Laboratory Equipment Product Standard)

A Declaration of Conformity in compliance with the above standards has been made and can be inspected at Soft i ng AG on request.

NOTE: For compliance with the legal EMC requirements, the other components

(PROFIBUS devices, AC adapter, etc.) must also meet these requirements. To meet the EMC conditions, the product must be installed and connected in accordance with the installation inst ructions.

Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Softing

industrial.softing.com

Industrial Automation GmbH

Tel. +49 89 45656-326 (Support)

Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6

Tel. +49 89 45656–340 (Sales)

85540 Haar

Fax +49 89 45656–488

Germany Email: support.automation@softing.com

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