PROFIBUS DP
Profibus DP-configuration
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The Profibus-DP basic configuration has one DP master and one DP slave. In a typical bus
segment up to 32 stations can be connected (a repeater has to be used if more than 32
stations operate on a bus). The end nodes on a Profibus-DP network must be terminated to
avoid reflections on the bus line.
The Profibus bus address (MAC ID) of the MM300 slave, which has a range from 1 to 126,
can be set via the Profibus Address setting on the HMI from the Home > Setpnts > Cfg >
Comms page or via the EnerVista MM300 Setup software. Address 126 is used only for
commissioning purposes and should not be used to exchange user data.
The MM300 Motor Management System has autobaud support. The available baud rates
and other slave specific information needed for configuration are contained in the
"GEMU4D20.gse" file which is used by a network configuration program.
The MM300, as a DP slave, transfers fast process data to the DP master according to
master-slave principle. The MM300 Motor Management System is a modular device,
supporting up to 95 words of Input data and 1 word of Output (command) data.
Modules define a block size of Input and/or Output data to be read by the master, starting
from offset zero. During the network configuration session, the "95 Words In, 1 Word Out"
module can be selected in order to get all Input/Output data available in the MM300.
If the "95 Words In, 1 Word Out" module is not selected and a lower number of Input Data
bytes is desired, modules with varying sizes of Input data are also provided in the GSE file.
Adding modules in your Master configuration increases the size of the total block of data
(starting from address zero) that the Master will read, allowing customization of the Input
data size up to the maximum of 95 words.
The following diagram shows a possible DP Master configuration menu. In this example,
the full set of available MM300 input and output polled data ("95 Words In, 1 Word Out")
has been selected from the available modules in the GSE file. As the maximum has been
selected, no additional modules can be chosen:
Figure 4-3: Profibus configuration menu
The diagram below shows the input and output data read from the MM300 with the
configuration above
MM300 MOTOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – COMMUNICATIONS GUIDE
CHAPTER 4: FIELDBUS INTERFACE
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we have a problem with device MM300. it says that the device is invalid through the software and does not read the device. the communication is through RS 485. is it possible to give us an advice or send us some reccomendations or instructions?
For a GE MM300 device that is not recognized by software and communicates via RS485, follow these troubleshooting steps:
1. Ensure correct RS485 wiring:
- Use two-wire RS485 in a daisy chain configuration.
- Install a 120 Ohm resistor in series with a 1 nF ceramic capacitor at each end of the link.
- Use shielded wire and ground the shield at only one location.
2. Check device addressing and termination:
- Confirm proper device address and ensure no address conflicts.
- Verify that termination networks are correctly installed at both ends.
3. Confirm half-duplex communication:
- Ensure that the system supports half-duplex communication and not sending and receiving data simultaneously.
4. If using USB for setup (e.g., USB-to-RS485 converter) and the device is not recognized:
- Repeat the connection procedure 2–3 times.
- If still not recognized, uninstall the USB driver from Device Manager under modems.
- Disconnect the USB cable, wait at least 10 seconds, then reconnect.
- When prompted by the Hardware Wizard, select "No, not this time," then "Install the software automatically," and press "Continue Anyway."
- Finish the installation and check if the USB device appears in the setup software.
These steps help ensure proper hardware connection and correct software recognition of the MM300 device.
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