17.2.2.1 Parameters of the Fieldbus Communicator
The parameters of the fieldbus communicator are used to set the overall settings of the Profinet IO
node. Some of the setting are used in the modules as default settings and can be optionally
overwritten within the module configuration.
According to the functionality, the available parameters differ between the Comm Box (metal) and the
Comm Box (DIN). For the Comm Box (DIN), only the parameter <Temperature Unit> is adjustable.
The table below specifies the parameters available for Comm Box (metal).
Parameter
Temperature unit
Periphery diagnostics
Behavior on module fault
Bottom temperature of output 1
Top temperature of output 1
Bottom temperature of output 2
Top temperature of output 2
Source (head) for output 1
Source (type) for output 1
Analog output 1 mode
Source (head) for output 2
Source (type) for output 2
Analog output 2 mode
MI3
Description
Set the temperature unit
The diagnostics information of all modules are not
transferred to the Profinet I/O controller
transferred to the Profinet I/O controller
All process data are immediately reset
All process data maintain the last status
Set Bottom temperature of analog output 1
Set Top temperature of analog output 1
Set Bottom temperature of analog output 2
Set Top temperature of analog output 2
Set number for pyrometer module
Set type of source for output 1
Set output mode for output 1
Set number for pyrometer module
Set type of source for output 2
Set output mode for output 2
Rev. G Nov/2015
Profinet
Setting
Celsius / Fahrenheit
message inactive
message active
set process data to zero
set process data to last value
0...3000°C /°F
0...3000°C /°F
0...3000°C /°F
0...3000°C /°F
1..8
Internal temperature / Object
temperature
TCJ
TCK
TCR
TCS
0...5V
0...10V
tristate (disabled)
1..8
Internal temperature / Object
temperature
0...20mA
4...20mA
0...5V
0...10V
tristate (disabled)
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I am currently installing 4 modules, each with 2 of the Raytek MI3 units. 7 of the units arrived with the normal display (Bottom Unit in photo), but 1 has only a full white block in the display. Is this indicative of a failed unit, or would this require external adjustments. These units always work when received, so I am unfamiliar with the required troubleshooting.