Prepare The Backplane; Insert Modules; Configure The Repeater Modules; Wire The Repeater Modules - Procentec ComBricks User Manual

Profibus data hub for repeaters and fiber optics modules

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2.2 Prepare the backplane

Click the fixed backplane on the DIN-rail and add additional backplane units to the right side if required (see

Paragraph 3.3 and 3.4).

Insert the required modules in the slots of the fixed backplane (see Paragraph 3.6). The Head Station with the

red front plate should be placed in the most left slot (with the large connector). Place the other modules in the

remaining slots. The slots have a polarity and can only be inserted one way.

Configure the repeater modules to their appropriate networks. This can be done with the dipswitches located

at the front of the module (see Paragraph 3.10.1) or with the software settings in the web server (see

Paragraph 4.5).

Connect the PROFIBUS cables to the repeater modules (see Paragraph 3.11).

Provide a 24 VDC power supply to the Head Station through one of its 2 power connectors (see Paragraph 3.8).

The default IP address of the Head Station is 192.168.1.254. Follow the steps below to customize the IP address

of the Head Station:

STEP 1:

Insert an Ethernet cable in the Head Station which is connected to the enterprise LAN or

directly to the PC.

STEP 2:

Make sure the IP address of your PC is on the same subnet as the switch (192.168.1.xxx)

STEP 3:

Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.254 in the address field. This is default IP

address of the ComBricks.

STEP 4:

The web server of the ComBricks will appear.

STEP 5:

Click in the menu on the left on "IP config".

STEP 6:

Update the IP settings and confirm it by clicking on "Save" (see Fig. 12).

STEP 7:

The web page will now reload with the new IP address.

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