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Summary of Contents for Profibus PB-Q ONE
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Page 3: Revision Overview
Revision overview Revision overview Date Revision Change(s) 10/10/2017 First version © Copyright 2017 Indu-Sol GmbH We reserve the right to amend this document without notice. We continuously work on further developing our products. We reserve the right to make changes to the scope of supply in terms of form, features and technology. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
General Functional overview Scope of supply System requirements Safety information Commissioning Software installation Connect device to PC Connection to the PROFIBUS system Basics 3.1.1 Warning about measurements on running systems 3.1.2 Connection types for PROFIBUS devices 3.1.3 Adapter cable 3.1.4... - Page 5 Results Network overview Device details Event list Comparison Report Technical data Technical drawing Appendix Sample log Sample plan PB-Q - User Manual...
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Page 6: Introduction
1.1 General PB-Q is an easy to use, powerful measuring device for comprehensive inspection of PROFIBUS master systems. It offers separate testing of the physical condition of the bus (signal quality) and the telegram traffic. The device can be used for acceptance measurement on new systems for inclusion in the acceptance report, as well as for targeted troubleshooting of existing systems. -
Page 7: Scope Of Supply
The scope of supply comprises the following individual parts: Measuring device PB-Q D-Sub 9-pin adapter cable (for connecting to a PROFIBUS system) USB cable (2 m) CD with operating software “Indu-Sol Suite” and device manual Please check the contents are complete before putting into operation. -
Page 8: System Requirements
Introduction 1.4 System requirements The following Windows versions are supported: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10. The following minimum hardware requirements apply for the PC or notebook used: CPU: Dual Core, Core I3 or better RAM: 4 GB ... -
Page 9: Commissioning
Commissioning 2 Commissioning 2.1 Software installation The PC software “Indu-Sol Suite” includes the required USB driver and needs to be installed on the PC or notebook before the PB-Q is connected for the first time. The “Indu-Sol Suite” software is included on a CD-ROM. The installation requires administrator rights. If the CD-ROM does not start automatically after inserting, then manually start the “setup.exe”... -
Page 10: Connection To The Profibus System
Always observe the connection information! 3.1.2 Connection types for PROFIBUS devices Depending on the device version, there are different ways to connect bus modules to a PROFIBUS network: Connecting via plug-in connectors D-Sub plug-in connector, usually with an integrated terminal resistor, and optionally with an... -
Page 11: Measuring Locations
A complete and in-depth analysis of the overall PROFIBUS system requires measurements to be performed at the beginning and the end of each physical segment. If problems are detected that cannot immediately be classified clearly, then at least one additional measurement should be performed in the middle. -
Page 12: Connection Versions
Connection to the PROFIBUS system 3.2 Connection versions 3.2.1 Measurements during system downtime If D-Sub connectors with an additional service jack are present on all bus devices, then the PB-Q is simply connected there as shown in the image. If a D-Sub connector without a service jack is installed, then the D-Sub adapter cable can be inserted below. -
Page 13: Measurements On The Running System
Connection to the PROFIBUS system 3.2.2 Measurements on the running system No intervention into the master system is possible on running systems, as this would automatically lead to bus faults and loss of production. The PB-Q can only be connected and run at the existing measuring points (e.g. -
Page 14: Connection Via Permanently Installed Measuring Point Pbma (Ip20)
Connection to the PROFIBUS system 3.2.2.2 Connection via permanently installed measuring point PBMA (IP20) For measurement during running operation, Profibus measuring adapters (PBMA) have been permanently integrated into the system. Figure 5: Example of permanently installed measuring points (PBMA) PB-Q... -
Page 15: Connection Type M12 (Ip67)
Connection to the PROFIBUS system 3.2.2.3 Connection type M12 (IP67) For measurement during running operation under IP67 conditions, Profibus measuring adapters (PBMX) have been permanently integrated into the system. An M12 adapter (optional) is required for connecting measuring devices. Figure 6: Example of permanently installed IP 67 measuring points (PBMX) -
Page 16: Perform And Document Measurement
The system language can be selected between English and German under “Settings”. In “GSD management”, the *.gsd files of each Profibus device are stored in the system. This file defines the characteristic communication features of the relevant slave. The... -
Page 17: Network
4.2 Network 4.2.1 Topology After connecting the PB-Q to the computer via USB, connecting the measuring adapter to the Profibus system, and starting the software, the network overview is displayed with the detected baud rate (Figure 8). Figure 8: Home screen The system designation can be entered in the field “Network name”. - Page 18 (e.g. with device type, equipment identifier). The tools in the drop-down menu enable the integration of additional modules without a dedicated Profibus address (measuring points, repeaters, optical fibre converters, wireless converters) and the connection of the overall system (Figure 10).
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Page 19: Device List
Perform and document measurement 4.2.2 Device list The “Device list” sub-item provides a complete overview of all topology entries in table form. Inputs as well as search and sorting functions can be performed here. Figure 12: Device list 4.2.3 List of measuring points The list of measuring points is a segment-specific overview of all measuring points in the system. -
Page 20: Quality Values
Perform and document measurement 4.3 Quality values 4.3.1 Standard measurement The quality values represent the main criterion for evaluating the physical communication conditions. For a complete system analysis, measurements need to be performed in all segments on both ends. The device addresses determined by the “Scan devices”... -
Page 21: Additional Functions
Perform and document measurement 4.3.2 Additional functions There are other useful functions for a more in-depth evaluation, in particular in the event of malfunction. If the preset quality threshold is not reached, then the affected devices are shown in yellow. Individual addresses can be selected to show all values for the relevant device. -
Page 22: Telegrams
Telegrams 5 Telegrams This menu item provides access to the telegram monitor of the PB-Q . This enables the evaluation of the entire master system across segments. The recording is started simultaneously with the measurement of the quality values and can be performed as a single measurement or a continuous measurement. ... - Page 23 Telegrams The search filter has selection criteria for direct investigation of the predefined characteristics (Figure 20). Figure 20: Search filter Once these are defined, the found entries are shown via the up/down function in the telegram overview (Figure 21). Figure 21: Telegram evaluation PB-Q - User Manual...
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Page 24: Results
Results 6 Results 6.1 Network overview After the measurements have been completed, all available recordings can be accessed in order of measuring point and time under the “Results” sub-item. In the network overview, a total evaluation is performed for the selected data record with regard to bus physics and bus communications and presented according to the defined criteria. -
Page 25: Device Details
The address-based device overview under the sub-item “Device details” helps with a more detailed localisation of errors. Unlike in the overall evaluation, all detected Profibus devices are listed in ascending order of address and colour-coded to show their status. The individual results of the physical and logical evaluation are shown by selecting the relevant address. -
Page 26: Event List
Figure 25: Event list 6.4 Comparison Stable physical conditions are the foundation of fault-free Profibus communication. When commissioning a new system or modifying an existing system, we therefore recommend performing an evaluation of the quality values to document the status quo and as a reference for future measurements. In order to detect... -
Page 27: Report
Report 7 Report This function is used to document the recorded measurement results. On one hand, this enables the storing of a measurement record with customer and inspector information, as well as the topology plan (see example in the appendix). Clicking on the branding entries enables changing logos and header colours for customisation. -
Page 28: Technical Data
Technical data 8 Technical data Power supply: via USB Tolerance: 10% Current draw: max. 500 mA Start-up current: max. 150 mA Dimensions (W x H x D): 60 x 35 x 118 (in mm) Weight: 200 g ... -
Page 29: Appendix
Appendix 9 Appendix 9.1 Sample log PB-Q - User Manual... - Page 30 Appendix PB-Q - User Manual...
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Page 31: Sample Plan
Appendix 9.2 Sample plan PB-Q - User Manual...
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