Commdtm; Installing Drivers, Commdtm And Server; Setting Up The Pcd Server - Procentec ComBricks User Manual

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14 CommDTM

The ComBricks Head Station features a fully functional gateway between any Windows platform and field

devices using a CommDTM. This enables the ComBricks to function as a real Asset Management tool. Currently

we support FDT 1.2 frame applications such as PACTware and E+H FieldCare. During interaction with the

CommDTM, all ComBricks functions can be used simultaneously (web based monitoring, oscilloscoping, OPC

and alarms via email).

If you are using Siemens EDD files, you can convert these to DTM files using a tool called Sitrans DTM. More

information can be found on www.siemens.com/sitransdtm.

Please note: It is not possible to use a Siemens DP/PA link to send DTM commands from DP to PA. Only the

ComBricks PA module can send DTM commands on PA. To achieve this when using a Siemens Link, refer to

paragraph 12.2 and setup the PA module in Monitoring mode.

You can download the required PCD server and CommDTM installers separately from our website, located at

the download section. You can also find the files in the Download page of the ComBricks itself.

It is a ZIP file containing several executables, which should all be installed.

Start the PCD (PROCENTEC Communication Driver) server (located in /Program Files/PROCENTEC/PCD/). You

should see the PCD logo in the system tray.

Right-click the PCD icon, then choose 'Show'. Click 'Modify', enter a name for the interface, choose the latest

'ComBricks PROFIBUS x.x' driver and click 'OK'. Note: You can leave the serial number field empty.

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