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pnGate PA / pnGate PB
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
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About this guide
............................................................................................................... 51.1 Read me first
............................................................................................................... 51.2 Target audience
............................................................................................................... 51.3 Typographic conventions
............................................................................................................... 61.4 Document history
............................................................................................................... 61.5 Related documentation and videos
............................................................................................................... 61.6 Document feedback
Chapter 2
...................................................................................... 7
About pnGate PA / pnGate PB
............................................................................................................... 72.1 Intended use
............................................................................................................... 72.2 Scope of delivery
............................................................................................................... 82.3 Supported features
............................................................................................................... 82.4 System requirements
............................................................................................................... 82.5 Safety precautions
Chapter 3
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Installation
............................................................................................................... 93.1 Hardware installation
.......................................................................................................... 9
Mounting and dismounting 3.1.1
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Connection diagrams pnGate PA 3.1.2
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Connection diagram pnGate PB 3.1.3
.......................................................................................................... 11
Connecting the power supply 3.1.4
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Connecting to the network 3.1.5
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Powering up the device 3.1.6
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Ethernet ports 3.1.7
............................................................................................................... 143.2 Software installation
Chapter 4
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Configuration
............................................................................................................... 164.1 Prerequisites
............................................................................................................... 164.2 Changing the IP address of the pnGate PA / pnGate PB
............................................................................................................... 184.3 Setting the IP address of the PC
............................................................................................................... 194.4 User roles and permissions
............................................................................................................... 204.5 Login to user interface
............................................................................................................... 214.6 Changing the password
............................................................................................................... 224.7 Updating the firmware
............................................................................................................... 234.8 PROFINET configuration in the TIA Portal
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Generating a GSDML import file 4.8.1
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Creating a new project in Siemens TIA Portal 4.8.2
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Prerequisites 4.9.1
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Configuring the PROFIBUS driver 4.9.2
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Creating a project in PACTware 4.9.3
............................................................................................................... 314.10 PROFIBUS parameterization with SIMATIC PDM
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Prerequisites 4.10.1
.......................................................................................................... 31
Configuring the PROFIBUS driver 4.10.2
.......................................................................................................... 31
Connecting the SIMATIC Manager 4.10.3
Chapter 5
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LED status indicators
............................................................................................................... 365.1 Status LEDs (PWR, RUN, ERR and CFG) in stand-alone mode
............................................................................................................... 375.2 PROFINET device LEDs (PN)
............................................................................................................... 375.3 PROFIBUS master LEDs (PA)
Chapter 6
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Technical data
............................................................................................................... 386.1 Installation positions
Chapter 7
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Declaration of conformity
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About this guide
1.1 Read me first
Please read this guide carefully before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. Softing does not
assume any liability for damages due to improper installation or operation of this product.
This document is not warranted to be error-free. The information contained in this document is subject to
change without prior notice. To obtain the most current version of this guide, visit the download center on
our website at: http://industrial.softing.com/en/downloads
1.2 Target audience
This guide is intended for experienced operation personnel and network specialists responsible for
configuring and maintaining field devices in process automation networks. Any person using a pnGate PA /
pnGate PB must have read and fully understood the safety requirements and working instructions in this
guide.
1.3 Typographic conventions
The following conventions are used throughout Softing customer documentation:
Keys, buttons, menu items, commands and other
elements involving user interaction are set in
bold font and menu sequences are separated by
an arrow
Open Start Control Panel Programs
Buttons from the user interface are enclosed in
brackets and set to bold typeface
Press [Start] to start the application
Coding samples, file extracts and screen output is
set in Courier font type
MaxDlsapAddressSupported=23
File names and directories are written in italic
Device description files are located in C:
\<Application name>\delivery\software
\Device Description files
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
Note
This symbol is used to call attention to notable information that should be followed during
installation, use, or servicing of this device.
Hint
This symbol is used when providing you with helpful user hints.
Video
Dieses Symbol weißt auf ein Video zum entsprechenden Thema hin.
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1.4 Document history
Document
version
Modifications compared to previous version
1.00
Initial version
1.01
New Corporate Identity implemented
1.10
Applicaction scenario SIMATIC PDM (Chapter 5.5) added
1.20
description and instructions of pnGate PB model added
1.21
corrections and additions of video references
1.22
minor corrections and editorial changes
1.5 Related documentation and videos
The following documents and videos provide additional product information:
Conversion from PROFIBUS GSD to PROFINET GSDML
PROFINET configuration in the TIA Portal
PROFIBUS parameterization in PACTware
PROFIBUS parameterization in SIMATIC PDM
1.6 Document feedback
We would like to encourage you to provide feedback and comments to help us improve the
documentation. You can write your comments and suggestions to the PDF file using the editing tool in
Adobe Reader and email your feedback to support.automation@softing.com.
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About pnGate PA / pnGate PB
The Softing pnGate PA / pnGate PB is a PROFINET gateway host interface for integrating PROFIBUS PA and
PROFIBUS DP segment devices in PROFINET systems. Softing offers this gateway for two solutions:
pnGate PA is designed for direct integration of PROFIBUS PA (Process Automation) segments in
PROFINET systems at a fixed speed of 31.2 kbit/s, typically used in areas of process automation with
explosive atmosphere.
pnGate PB offers integration of PROFIBUS DP (Decentralised Peripherals) networks in PROFINET
systems at speeds of up to 12Mbit/s, typically via a centralized controller in factory automation.
Both gateways support industry-standard device configuration, parameterization and condition-monitoring
tools. In addition, the gateways convert GSD files used by PROFIBUS devices to a GSDML file format used
by PROFINET devices.
pnGate PA: two models, two designs
The pnGate PA device is available as 2-channel model and a 4-channel model. Both models come in two
designs. The only difference between these designs is the installation position which is rotated by 180°
(including front panel and the LED position) as shown on the cover. See Chapter Connection diagrams
for more details.
pnGate PA and pnGate PB can be managed with the following tools:
PROFINET engineering systems (e.g. Siemens TIA Portal)
FDT frame application (e.g. PACTware)
Siemens SIMATIC PDM (Process Device Manager)
2.1 Intended use
The PROFINET gateways pnGate PA and pnGate PB are designed to integrate PROFIBUS devices into
PROFINET-based networks.
CAUTION
The unit must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. The permissible ambient
conditions specified in Chapter Technical data must be observed.
2.2 Scope of delivery
The following parts are delivered with the pnGate PA / pnGate PB:
pnGate PA / pnGate PB device
CD-ROM containing software applications, manuals and tutorial videos
printed Quick Startup Guide
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2.3 Supported features
The pnGate PA / pnGate PB gateways map PROFIBUS devices into PROFINET networks.
pnGate PA can map two or four PROFIBUS PA network segments (with the 2-channel model supporting
up to 32 PROFIBUS devices and the 4-channel model supporting up to 64 PROFIBUS devices).
pnGate PB can map two PROFIBUS PA and one PROFIBUS DP network segments supporting up to 32
PROFIBUS devices.
Both gateways support the conversion of PROFIBUS GSD files into a single PROFINET GSDML using an
integrated web-based conversion tool.
2.4 System requirements
These gateways require the use of a PROFINET engineering system such as the Siemens TIA portal (version
15 or higher) and STEP 7 (version 5.5 SP 4 or higher). Engineering systems from other PLC vendors can also
be used, provided they support PROFINET GSDML files. Further requirements include:
24V power supply
PC with web browser
GSD file for each PROFIBUS device on your network to create a GSDML file for PROFINET configuration
2.5 Safety precautions
CAUTION
During operation, the device's surface will be heated up. Avoid direct contact. When servicing,
turn off the power supply and wait until surface has cooled down.
Note
Do not open the housing of the pnGate PA / pnGate PB. It does not contain any parts that
need to be maintained or repaired. In the event of a fault or defect, remove the device and
return it to the vendor. Opening the device will void the warranty!
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Installation
3.1 Hardware installation
Note
With an ambient temperature above 55 °C at the place of installation connecting cables may
heat up strongly if they are installed in an unfavourable position. In such cases, ensure that the
permissible service temperature of the cables (i.e. 80 °C) is not exceeded or use cables
sustaining high temperatures of at least 90 °C.
3.1.1 Mounting and dismounting
Note
Make sure the pnGate PA / pnGate PB is mounted in such a way that the power supply can be
easily disconnected.
Note
Depending on the installation position, the maximum ambient operating temperature may
differ. Refer to Technical data for detailed information.
Installation and inspection
Installation and inspection must be carried out by qualified personnel only (personnel qualified
according to the German standard TRBS 1203 or similar (Technical Regulations for Operational
Safety). The definition of terms can be found in IEC 60079-17.
Mounting
1. For mounting the pnGate PA / pnGate PB on a DIN rail
(35 mm), attach the two upper notches to the rail.
2. Press the device down towards the rail until it locks into
place.
Note
Do not put stress on the system by bending or torsion.
Dismounting
1. Slide a screw driver horizontally underneath the housing into
the locking bar.
2. Slide the bar downwards – without tilting the screw driver and fold the device upwards.
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3.1.2 Connection diagrams pnGate PA
The following diagram shows the input and output interfaces of the pnGate PA. The 2-channel model has
2 physical PROFIBUS segment connections (PA0 to PA1), while the 4-channel model has 4 physical
PROFIBUS segment connections (PA0 to PA3).
2-channel model
4-channel model
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3.1.3 Connection diagram pnGate PB
The following diagram shows the input and output interfaces of the pnGate PB. The gateway has 2 physical
PROFIBUS PA segment connections (PA0 to PA1) and supports on RS-485 link for PROFIBUS DP data
communication.
3.1.4 Connecting the power supply
Connect the gateway to a 24 V DC power supply (not included in the delivery).The supply voltage (18 VDC
.... 32 VDC) is connected by a 3-pole terminal block. The power supply is connected to the plug connector
via flexible wires with a cross section of 0.75 to 1.5 mm². The ground connection wire must have a cross
section of 1.5 mm².
Pin
Signal
Description
1
GND
Ground
2
Functional earth
3
L+
Positive supply voltage
CAUTION
The Functional Earth (FE) connection of the device has to be connected at low inductance with
the Protective Earth (PE) of the system.
Note
As the connection diagrams show, the power can also be applied by a special DIN rail
connector (Rail Power Supply). For further information contact Softing Industrial Automation
GmbH.
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3.1.5 Connecting to the network
1. Connect the PROFIBUS PA devices to the PROFIBUS PA interfaces.
2. Connect the pnGate PA / pnGate PB to the PROFINET network.
pnGate PA network diagram
pnGate PB network diagram
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3.1.6 Powering up the device
Turn on the power supply. The boot process will take around 15 seconds. For indication of proper
operation refer to LED status indicators .
3.1.7 Ethernet ports
The pnGate PA / pnGate PB is equipped with two 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports (RJ45). Both ports are
connected to an internal switch for line topologies. The Ethernet ports corresponds to the IEEE 802.3 and
have the following pin assignment.
Ethernet Port 1 (ETH 1):
Pin
Signal
Description
1
TX+
Transmit signal positive
2
TX-
Transmit signal negative
3
RX+
Receive signal positive
4
Not used
Drain wire
5
Not used
Drain wire
6
RX-
Receive signal negative
7
Not used
Drain wire
8
Not used
Drain wire
Ethernet Port 2 (ETH 2):
Pin
Signal
Description
1
TX+
Transmit signal positive
2
TX-
Transmit signal negative
3
RX+
Receive signal positive
4
Not used
Drain wire
5
Not used
Drain wire
6
RX-
Receive signal negative
7
Not used
Drain wire
8
Not used
Drain wire
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3.2 Software installation
When you install a Softing product for the first time, you will be asked in a dialogue window to trust the
publisher. Activate the option Always trust software from Softing AG if you do not want to be asked in
subsequent installations and select [Install] to start the installation.
1. Insert the CD "Gateways for Process Industries" into the CD drive.
The CD contains the software packages of all Softing gateway products.
a. If Autorun is enabled on your PC, the startup page is opened.
b. If Autorun is disabled on your PC, open Windows Explorer, select your CD drive and double-click
the file start.exe in the CD's root directory.
The installation window appears.
2. Select the installation language (German or English).
A new window appears. Here you will see the software packages listed by gateway.
3. Select the pnGate PA / pnGate PB installation link.
4. Install the Search and Configure.
5. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
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6. Read the licence agreement carefully.
If you have questions, you can [Cancel] the installation at this point and contact us. Click [Print] if you
want to print the license agreement to a PDF or on a printer.
7. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click [Next].
8. Click [Install] to install the selected software application on your PC.
While the installation is in progress, the installation wizard status bar shows the different steps that are
being executed. If you want to abort the installation, click [Cancel] button. The installation wizard will
undo all modifications that have been made to your computer up to this point. Otherwise, wait until
the installation is completed.
9. Press [Finish] to complete the installation and exit the wizard.
Note
Proceed with the installation of the other software packages.
10. Install PACTware if no other FDT frame application is used.
PACTware and the Softing PROFIdtm will be installed.
11. Install PROFIdtm if you prefer using another FDT frame application like FieldCare or FieldMate.
12. Follow the on-screen installation instructions and proceed as with the installation of the Search and
Configure tool.
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Configuration
The pnGate PA / pnGate PB gateway connects to an integrated web server to configure the gateway and
the connected PROFIBUS devices. One of the functions of the web server is to convert PROFIBUS GSD files
into a single PROFINET GSDML file. The configuration is typically done offline in the PROFINET engineering
system (e.g. Siemens TIA Portal) meaning that you do not need to be connected to a controller or a
gateway.
The default IP address of the integrated web server is 192.168.0.10. To access the pnGate PA / pnGate PB
from your PC, you either have to change the default IP address of the integrated web server to an address
on your network or change the DHCP address on your PC to a static IP address that matches the network
address of your gateway (e.g. 192.168.0.1). The following Chapter describes how you have to do one of
the two options.
4.1 Prerequisites
The Search and Configure tool is installed as described in Software installation .
GSD files are available for your devices.
The PROFINET devices are connected to the PROFINET PA or PROFINET DP segment.
4.2 Changing the IP address of the pnGate PA / pnGate PB
Before you can configure the connected pnGate PA / pnGate PB you will have to change the preset IP
default address of your gateway so that the integrated web server can communicate with your PC over the
Local Area Network.
Searching for devices
The following steps apply to Windows 7.
1. Click Start All Programs Softing Search and Configure.
The application window is opened.
2. Open the Network Adapter Selection.
3. Select the network on which you want to search for the connected gateway.
This selection menu shows all networks you can access from your PC.
4. Click [Search] to start searching for connected devices.
The search may take some time. The window Connected devices in local network appears.
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5. Select the network device you want to configure.
6. Click [Configure] or double-click the device.
The configuration window opens. Here you can modify all relevant values.
Note
If you are starting the connected pnGate PA / pnGate PB for the first time and you have
not yet assigned user roles for the gateway, the user name in the configuration window is
preset to administrator.
7. Enter the default password FGadmin!1 for username administrator.
8. Click [Submit].
The changed settings are written to the device.
Note
For the PROFINET communication to work properly ensure that the device's web server
does not use the same IP address that is used by the PROFINET engineering system (e.g. TIA
Portal) for the gateway.
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4.3 Setting the IP address of the PC
If you have not changed the IP address of the pnGate PA / pnGate PB as described in the previous Section
you will need to configure the IP address of your PC to access the gateway over the network from your
PC.
The following chapter describes how to set a static IP address in Windows 7. The steps below may vary
slightly for Windows 10.
1. Click Start Control Panel from Menu (Windows logo).
2. Select Network and Sharing Center (if the control panel opens in the icon view or select Network and
Internet Network and Sharing Center if you the control panel opens in the category view).
3. Click Local Area Connection under View your active networks. A new window opens.
4. Click [Properties]. A new window opens.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click [Properties].
The following window opens..
6. Select Use the following IP address and enter a specific IP address and Subnet mask that corresponds
to your network environment. In our example we use the following settings:
IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.1
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
7. Depending on your network environment, you may need to enter your default gateway.
8. Click [OK] to confirm.
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4.4 User roles and permissions
Access to the pnGate PA / pnGate PB configuration tool is managed by user roles where each role has
certain permissions. The following user roles, permissions and passwords are available:
Role
Username
Password
Administrator
administrator
FGadmin!1
Maintenance
config
FGconfig!1
Operator
view
FGview!1
Expert*
expert
FS-QsHnc7BWa{6w<
Diagnostics*
diagnosis
?<fJ#\/$eB2qtGd*
* Backdoor accounts for Softing Support access. Currently supporting same features as administrator account.
The tables shows which permissions/actions can be executed by which user role:
Action
Admin / Diagn. / Exp.
Maintenance
Operator
Setting password
Configuring gateway
Reading configuration
Reading diagnostics
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4.5 Login to user interface
1. Open your web browser.
2. Type the IP address you set for your gateway or PC above into the address bar (URL field).
The web server login windows is opened.
Note
Depending on the web browser you are using the information presentation may vary.
3. Enter administrator in the User Name field and FGadmin!1 in the Password field.
4. Click [Login].
The user interface of the web sever opens with the information page showing details about the
gateway like the serial number, firmware version and Host ID.
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4.6 Changing the password
1. Log on to the web interface of the gateway.
2. Select Settings User Accounts.
As administrator you can change and confirm the passwords for different roles.
See Section User roles and settings .
3. Enter the name of the user whose password you want to change, the Old Password and the New
Password in the corresponding fields.
4. Retype the password in the Confirm new password field and click [Apply] to save the modified
password.
Note
Be careful when changing the administrator password! If you lose your changed administrator
password, you can no longer make changes to configurations or settings. In this case contact
Softing support.
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4.7 Updating the firmware
1. Log on to the web interface of the gateway.
2. Select Settings Firmware in the side bar navigation.
3. Click [Choose Firmware File...] to select the firmware file you want to download.
4. Tick the checkbox in the field Erase Configuration.
If you tick the checkbox your current configuration data will be deleted and your password is reset to
default.
5. Click [Update] to download the firmware file and to reboot the system.
The system performs a firmware file check. The download starts automatically. When the download is
completed the pnGate PA / pnGate PB will be rebooted. When the boot process is completed, the RUN
LED is ON.
Note
Do not access the web server of the pnGate PA / pnGate PB before the "Success" message
is displayed in the browser window. Otherwise you will have to clear the cache of your
web browser after the boot process has finished and reconnect to the web server of the
pnGate PA / pnGate PB.
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4.8 PROFINET configuration in the TIA Portal
The following chapter describes how to convert the GSD file of a PROFIBUS PA field device to a GSDML
using the built-in PROFIBUS configurator and how to use this file to configure a PROFINET device in the
Siemens TIA Portal.
Video
See also the videos Conversion from PROFIBUS GSD to PROFINET GSDML and PROFINET
configuration in the TIA Portal.
4.8.1 Generating a GSDML import file
1. Log on to the the user interface of the gateway with your username and password.
2. Select PROFIBUS Configuration.
3. Determine for which engineering system and for which installation (plant name) you want to generate a
GSDML import file. The engineering system in the configuration page is set by default to the TIA Portal.
Note
As each engineering system often only supports a specific GSDML format, it is
recommended that you select the engineering system you are using before converting the
imported GSD files.
4. Click [Import GSDs] in the side menu.
5. Select the file(s) you want to import in the File Upload window and confirm the upload to the Device
Catalog of your application clicking [Open].
You can add up to 64 files for conversion.The selected file appears under Device Catalog
6. Click [Generic GSDML] in the side menu to generate a single GSDML file from the GSD files in the Device
Catalog.
Note
By selecting [Generic GSDML] you will generate a dynamic GSDML file in which you can
make manual changes to the assignment of the field devices at any time. This is not
possible if you convert the GSD files to a static GSDML file using the [GSDML] function
below.
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4.8.2 Creating a new project in Siemens TIA Portal
Open or create a new project in the TIA Portal using the PROFINET Controller.
1. Start the TIA Portal.
2. Select Options Manage general station description files (GSD).
3. Navigate to the folder where the generated GSDML (see Generating an import file ) is stored, tick the
check mark of the file and click [Install].
4. Open the Hardware catalog.
5. Select Other field devices PROFINET IO Gateway Softing Industrial Automation GmbH
Softing Process Automation Gateways Fieldbus Proxy.
6. Select DAP.
7. Select Version in the information dialog to identify the correct GSDML by date and time stamp.
8. Select the gateway, drag it from the hardware catalog and drop it into the Network View.
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9. Click [Not assigned] in Network View.
10. Select the controller.
Now the gateway is assigned to the controller.
11. Double-click the gateway icon to open the Device Overview.
12. Drag a module to a free slot. The supported submodules are shown under Submodules.
13. Click the gray device symbol and select a submodule (e.g. temperature value) from the catalog to open
the corresponding Properties dialog (configure the parameters of the submodule if required - similar to
PA Function Block).
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14. Select Slave Proxy General Module parameters and set the PROFIBUS master channel to the
channel to which the PROFIBUS device is connected.
15. Enter the Slave Address.
If required, you can configure the parameters of a submodule in this dialog window after selecting it
(corresponding to PA Function Block).
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16. Select the default PROFINET IP address settings or click the gateway to configure these settings in
Properties General.
Note
Do NOT to use the same IP address for the gateway and the device's web server.
Example: 192.168.0.10 is the web server's default address. Use a different IP address for
the PROFINET. For information on how to change the web server's address refer to
Changing the IP address of the pnGate PA / pnGate PB .
17. Save the project and download it to the device.
18. Select the corresponding PC network interface where the controller is connected.
19. Click [Load] and [Finish] to complete the setup.
A confirmation window appears displaying the message Downloading to device completed without
error.
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4.9 PROFIBUS parameterization with PACTware
The following chapter describes how to configure a PROFIBUS driver and parameterize PROFIBIUS devices
in PACTware using the Device Type Manager PROFIdtm.
Video
See also the video PROFIBUS parameterization in PACTware.
4.9.1 Prerequisites
The Search and Configure tool is installed as described in the Section Software Installation .
The default IP address of the built-in web server has been changed to an address on your network or the
DHCP address on your PC has been changed to a static IP address corresponding to the network address
of your gateway (e.g. 192.168.0.1). See chapter Setting the IP address of the PC .
PACTware 4.1 or any other FDT frame application is installed.
PROFIdtm is installed.
Microsoft hotfix KB3033929 has been installed for Windows 7. If not, do the following:
Open a command line, click [Start], type cmd and in the command window that opens, type wmic qfe|
find "3033929".
The answer contains information about the time, date and Internet address of the installation.
Hint
If you are running PACTware, the Softing PROFIdtm has been automatically installed.
4.9.2 Configuring the PROFIBUS driver
1. Select Start Control Panel.
2. Click PROFIBUS to configure the PROFIBUS driver.
3. Allow Windows User Account Control (UAC) to modify settings.
The PROFIBUS Control Panel is opened.
4. Select pnGate PA / mbGate PA.
5. Click [Add...] and enter a symbolic node name (default value is Node0).
6. Click [Next] and enter the IP address of the gateway in the pnGate PA / mbGate PA interface name
field of the next window, select a bus segment (e.g. PA0) and click [Next].
Currently segment 1 or segment 2 are supported.
7. Click [Next] and set the timeouts (Timeout for Connect and Max Idle Time).
In most cases you can keep the default settings.
8. Click [Finish].
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9. Click [Apply] and confirm saving all settings with [Yes].
The device node is shown with a green check mark.
10. Click [OK] to close the PROFIBUS Control Panel.
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4.9.3 Creating a project in PACTware
1. Start PACTware.
2. Right-click Host PC Add Device in the device tag column of the project view.
A new window appears with the available devices.
3. Select PROFIdtm DPV1 from the list and confirm with [OK].
The device is displayed in the project view.
Note
Before you start a topology scan make sure the corresponding device DTM is installed.
4. Right-click PROFIdtm and select Topology Scan from the list.
The topology scan window is opened.
5. Click the arrow in the scan window to start the topology scan.
PROFIdtm connects to the network and starts the scan. The device detected is displayed together with
its corresponding device information.
PROFIdtm and the PA devices are displayed in the project view.
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4.10 PROFIBUS parameterization with SIMATIC PDM
The following chapter describes how to configure a PROFIBUS driver and connect a device type in the
Siemens SIMATIC Process Device Manager (PDM).
Video
See also the video PROFIBUS parameterization in SIMATIC PDM.
Note
SIMATIC PDM is currently NOT supported for PROFIBUS DP devices.
4.10.1 Prerequisites
Siemens SIMATIC S7 and PDM must be installed.
Siemens SIMATIC S7 and PDM licences must be available.
EDD files and libraries of the PA devices must be imported in the PDM Device Integration Manager.
If not available, download them from the Siemens support website and import them in the DIM.
The Softing PROFIBUS CD must be available.
4.10.2 Configuring the PROFIBUS driver
See the description Configuring the PROFIBUS driver in the previous chapter.
4.10.3 Connecting the SIMATIC Manager
Connecting the SIMATIC Manager with the pnGate PA device:
1. Select Start All Programs Siemens Automation SIMATIC SIMATIC Manager to create a
new project.
2. Click Options Select PG/PC Interface.
A new window with a dropdown menu opens.
3. Select from the dropdown menu Interface Parameter Assignment used Softion PROFIBUS
Interface PROFIBUS.1.
4. Click the [Properties...] button.
A new window opens.
5. Verify that the board number corresponds to the node number in Step 4 of the previous section .
This is typically the default node name "Node0".
6. Close both windows with [OK].
You will return to the main window (Component View).
Note
A logical connection has been established between the pnGate PA and the SIMATIC Manager.
7. Go to View Process Device Network View.
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8. Right-click on the configuration symbol in the Process Device Network View and select Insert New
Object networks.
9. Right-click on the network symbol and select Insert New Object Communication networks.
10. Click the [Assign Device Type...] button.
The Assign Device Type window is opened.
11. Select PROFIBUS DP network in the new window.
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12. Click [OK] in both windows.
You are back in the Process Device Network View.
13. Right-click in the left column PROFIBUS DP network SIMATIC PDM Start LifeList.
14. Click the Start Scan icon ( ) in the top left corner under the menu bar.
This will run a network scan to verify that the PA device can be reached.
The icon ( ) indicates that a device can be reached to read and write process parameters.
15. Close the window in the top right corner ( )
16. Right-click in the PROFIBUS DP network view and select Insert New Object Object.
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17. Click the [Assign Device Type...] button.
A new window opens.
18. Select the device you want to access from the device type list and click [OK].
19. Enter the PROFIBUS address.
20. Click [OK] to confirm.
The window closes.
21. Right-click in the Process Device Network View on the device you have just selected and select Object.
This opens the SIMATIC PDM view which shows the parameter values of the selected device.
22. Click the Measured Value Display icon ( ) underneath the menu bar to import the parameter values of
the PA device to the Process Device Manger.
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LED status indicators
The device has eight LEDs on the front side:
PWR power supply
RUN running
ERR error
CFG configuration, displays configuration upload
SF System Faults, displays PROFINET/PROFIBUS system faults (wrong configuration, internal
error, ...)
BF Bus Faults, displays PROFINET/PROFIBUS bus faults
The LEDs may be permanently on or may be flash in different colors and at different frequencies. We use
the following symbols:
Symbol
Color
Lighting
none
off
red
permanent
green
permanent
red
flashing (1 Hz)
red
flashing quickly (5 Hz)
green
flashing (1 Hz)
green
flashing slowly (0.5 Hz)
green
flashing quickly (5 Hz)
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5.1 Status LEDs (PWR, RUN, ERR and CFG) in stand-alone mode
LEDs
Meaning
PWR
RUN
ERR
CFG
Start–up phase (approximately 10 seconds)
PWR
RUN
ERR
CFG
Operating system starts (approximately 2 seconds)
PWR
RUN
ERR
CFG
Device is running in factory mode (only firmware update is possible)
PWR
RUN
ERR
CFG
Device is running/operational
PWR
RUN
ERR
CFG
Software error
A software error occurred. Reboot the device. Refer to error description in web
browser (Diagnosis Logfile Support Data).
PWR
RUN
ERR
CFG
Permanent hardware fault detection during startup
A fatal error has been detected. Refer to error description in web browser
(Diagnosis Logfile Support Data).
PWR
RUN
ERR
CFG
Software error occurred, device has restarted automatically and error is reported
in log file
Delete log file in web browser (Diagnosis Logfile Support Data).
PWR
RUN
/
ERR
CFG
Firmware update is running (in factory mode if blinking red)
PWR
RUN
ERR
CFG
No power on device
Check power supply.
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5.2 PROFINET device LEDs (PN)
LEDs
Meaning
SF
BF
No connection to controller
Possible causes: PROFINET name is missing on the gateway or the physical
connection to the gateway is interrupted.
SF
BF
Connection establishment
Time period the system needs to establish a connection; devices cannot yet
communicate with each other.
SF
BF
Connected to controller
All devices are exchanging data.
SF
BF
Configuration error or diagnosis
Read errors from PROFINET engineering system.
SF
BF
/
PROFINET signal function active
SF
BF
Error in the PROFINET part of the device
An error such as a software error or a license error has occurred.
5.3 PROFIBUS master LEDs (PA)
LEDs
Meaning
SF
BF
All channels offline
SF
BF
All devices exchange data on all channels
/
SF
BF
At least one used channel is not online
/
SF
BF
At least one slave is not in data exchange
(BF: green - all channels are online; red: not any channel is online.)
SF
BF
Error in the PROFIBUS part of the device
An error such as a software error or a license error has occurred.
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Technical data
Power supply
18 VDC...32 VDC; SELV/PELV supply mandatory
Typical input current is 200 mA; maximum is 1 A (considering the rush-in current
at switch-on).
Ethernet
IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
Minimum ambient
operating temperature
-40 °C (see section Installation positions for the maximum ambient
temperature depending on the mounting position)
Storage temperature
-40 °C...+85 °C
Altitude
Must not exceed 2,000 m
Location
Indoor use only; no direct sunlight
Safety standard
IEC/EN/UL 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements and
IEC/EN/UL 61010-2-201 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 2-201: Particular requirements
for control equipment (both with CB scheme).
6.1 Installation positions
The pnGate PA / pnGate PB can be mounted horizontally and vertically. Depending on the installation
position, different ambient operating temperatures (Ta) are allowed.
Minimum distance
Provide a minimum distance of 50 mm to the air inlet and air outlet to ensure natural
convection.
Rotated installation position
The maximum permissible ambient temperature values also apply to a 180° rotated
installation position.
Horizontal installation position
Minimum distance
Maximum permissible ambient temperature T
a
0 mm
55 °C
17.5 mm
65 °C
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Vertical installation position
Minimum distance
Maximum permissible ambient temperature T
a
0 mm
40 °C
17.5 mm
50 °C
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Declaration of conformity
This device is compliant with EC directive 2014/30/EG, "Electromagnetic Compatibility" (EMC directive)
and meets the following requirements:
EN 55011 Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) devices - radio disturbance -
limits and methods of measurement
EN 55032 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment (MME) and interference
emission
EN 61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); Part 6-4: generic standard –
emission for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); Part 6-2: generic standard -
immunity for industrial environments
Note
To fulfill the EMC requirements, the other components of your installation (DC adapter,
Industrial Ethernet devices, etc.) also have to meet the EMC requirements. A shielded cable
must be used. In addition, the cable shield must be grounded properly.
CAUTION
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!
CE
A Declaration of Conformity in compliance with the above standards has been made and can
be requested from Softing Industrial Automation GmbH.
ROHS
This product is ROHS compliant.
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
VCCI
This Class A product conforms to the regulations of Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI) by Information Technology Equipment.
WEEE
Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the
end of its operational lifetime. Packaging material and worn components shall be disposed of
according to the regulations applicable in the country of installation.
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