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- Page 1 Manual PROFIBUS Tester 4 BC-600-PB FW version 1.13 (rev. 17) Revision 2013-05-31...
- Page 3 © Copyright 2013 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH No part of this manual may be reproduced, photocopied, stored on a retrieval system, transmitted, processed or translated without the express prior written consent.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction General Test Functions 1.2.1 Stand-alone mode of operation 1.2.2 PC mode of operation Delivery Scope Optional Accessories D-sub adapter cable for testing live systems Adapter Set for M12 Connection Technology Fieldbus Shield Digital Leakage Current Clamp Portable Power Supply Service Interface for PROFIBUS DP 3.5.1 Connection Type D-sub... - Page 5 Master Simulator and Topology Scan 7.4.1 Special case: Active devices at both ends of the bus Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode Main Display Operating Concept Functions 8.3.1 Live Status function 8.3.1.1 Bus status summary 8.3.1.2 Segment status 1 8.3.1.3 Segment status 2 8.3.1.4 Station status...
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Manual Introduction General The PROFIBUS Tester 4 is a powerful tool that allows full testing of the bus physics and bus communication on PROFIBUS DP segments. Using the integrated master simulator, you can also test the bus physics if the PLC is currently not in operation, or individually check “suspicious”... -
Page 7: Pc Mode Of Operation
BC-600-PB Introduction 1.2.2 PC mode of operation The PC software provides many additional features for performing, analyzing and managing bus tests. Quick Tests and Trends stored in the tool can be imported. In the PC mode four main functions are available. Two of them provide complex functionality that only experts need and that are accessed separately from the standard functionality. -
Page 8: Delivery Scope
Wide-range power supply with European and US mains power cables • Connecting cable for direct power supply with 24 VDC • RS485 D-sub adapter cable BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-2 “Standard” (cable petrol blue, light connector) for PROFIBUS DP • USB cable, 3 m •... -
Page 9: Optional Accessories
(see page 23). Fig. 2: D-sub adapter cable with reduced influence on bus operation Softing Order No.: BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-1 Adapter Set for M12 Connection Technology Using the M12 adapter set, you can connect the PROFIBUS Tester 4 to field devices with M12 connectors. -
Page 10: Fieldbus Shield Digital Leakage Current Clamp
There is also an empty compartment for the fieldbus shield digital leakage current clamp in the carrying case of the BC-600-PB. Fig. 4: Fieldbus shield digital leakage current clamp Softing Order No.: PB-LSZ-CHB3... -
Page 11: Service Interface For Profibus Dp
The compact unit is rail mounted like a terminal block and powered by an external 24 VDC power supply. The package includes an 90° angled PROFIBUS connector with a switchable terminating resistor. Fig. 6: D-sub service interface for testing a live bus Softing Order No.: BC-PBMB-PB-S Softing Page 11... -
Page 12: Connection Type M12
The M12 service interface comprises an IP68 rated T piece, an end cap for the service output of the T piece, and a 1m PROFIBUS DP cable fitted with a male/female M12 connector on each end. Fig. 7: M12 service interface for testing a live bus Softing Order No.: BC-M12DP-PB Page 12 © 2013... -
Page 13: Connectors And Controls
Function selection Back/Cancel Power Connection to Connection to notebook/PC power supply Status LED 24 VDC Trigger input Status LED Trigger Output Detail view: Terminal block for trigger input/output Fig. 8: Connectors and status displays on the BC-600-PB Softing Page 13... -
Page 14: Power Supply And Auto Power On
Power Supply and Auto Power On Manual Power Supply and Auto Power On The tool is powered with 24 VDC either through the external AC adapter or by using the single-ended cable for direct 24 VDC power supply. Both are included in delivery. -
Page 15: Power-Up Behaviour When Usb Connected
BC-600-PB Power Supply and Auto Power On Power-Up Behaviour when USB Connected Attention: The “PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite” PC software also includes the required USB driver. You therefore need to install the software first before connecting the test tool to the PC or notebook. -
Page 16: Software Installation
ROM does not start automatically when inserted, please run the “start.exe” file in the main directory. Future updates can be downloaded from our web site at industrial.softing.com. Attention: The “PROFIBUS Diagnostic Suite” PC software also includes the required USB driver. You therefore need to install the software first before connecting the test tool to the PC or notebook. -
Page 17: Connection Types
7.1.3 Adapter cable The PROFIBUS Tester 4 is supplied with the D-sub adapter cable BC-600-PB- CB-DSUB-2 „Standard“ (light connector). For testing on live systems the optional D-sub adapter cable BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-2 is recommended. An M12 adapter set is optionally available, see on page 9. -
Page 18: Strain Relief
Connection to PROFIBUS Manual 7.1.4 Strain relief Attention: When you connect the PROFIBUS Tester 4, its weight can place a high mechanical stress on the connectors and the bus station. Ensure proper strain relief by using suitable supports, cable ties, etc. When this is not possible, you need to select a different connection point to avoid damage. -
Page 19: Simple Connection For Tests During System Shutdown
BC-600-PB Connection to PROFIBUS Simple Connection for Tests During System Shutdown If all bus stations provide D-sub connectors with an additional service socket, you can simply plug in the PROFIBUS Tester 4 at that socket (see figure below). If a D-sub connector does not provide a service socket, you can plug in the D-sub adapter cable underneath. -
Page 20: Connection For Testing A Live Bus
PROFIBUS; in other words, you need to shut down the whole installation. Attention: For testing on live systems the optional D-sub adapter cable BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-1 with reduced influence on bus operation is highly recommended! See page 9. Page 20... -
Page 21: Connection Via D-Sub Connector With Service Socket
BC-600-PB Connection to PROFIBUS 7.3.1 Connection via D-sub connector with service socket If all bus stations provide D-sub connectors with an additional service socket, you can simply plug in the PROFIBUS Tester 4 at that socket (see figure below). Remote I/O... -
Page 22: Direct Cable Connection
Connection to PROFIBUS Manual 7.3.2 Direct cable connection To test a live PROFIBUS, you will need additional D-sub service interface of the type BC-PBMB-PB-S (see page 11). Diagnostic repeater PBMB PBMB PBMB D-sub Connection points Fig. 15: Service interface provide connection points at direct cable connection Page 22 ©... -
Page 23: Connection Via M12 Connector
BC-600-PB Connection to PROFIBUS 7.3.3 Connection via M12 connector Tests on a live PROFIBUS are only allowed on bus segments providing D-sub connection technology. Only D-sub connectors with service socket can be used as connection points for the test tool. For this reason, tests can often only be performed at a bus end. - Page 24 Both features can only be used during shutdown of the installation. The D-sub cable BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-2 which is included in the standard scope of supply must be used. As long as communication is detected on the bus, i.e. at least one device is an active master, the functions are disabled. If necessary, disconnect every single active device (PLC, MPI and, if necessary, diagnostic repeaters) from the power supply or the bus.
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Page 25: Special Case: Active Devices At Both Ends Of The Bus
BC-600-PB Connection to PROFIBUS Attention: Bus stations must only be disconnected from the power supply or the bus during shutdown of the installation. Attention: The two functions can be started also when the PROFIBUS Tester 4 is disconnected from the bus. If you then connect the... -
Page 26: Display And Control In Stand-Alone Mode
Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode Manual Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode The PROFIBUS Tester 4 always starts in stand-alone mode unless it is USB connected to a PC or notebook. The readings are shown on the display. You can control the tool with the four function keys. - Page 27 BC-600-PB Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode The PROFIBUS status is shown in line 2. The following displays are possible: 3. The PROFIBUS is not connected: • Display: “DP n/a” 4. The PROFIBUS is connected, but no master is active: •...
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Page 28: Operating Concept
Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode Manual Operating Concept Fig. 20: Display control with the four function keys Page 28 © 2013... -
Page 29: Functions
BC-600-PB Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode Functions 8.3.1 Live Status function The Live Status function very quickly gives you an overview of the bus status. Even transient disturbances during the test are reliably detected. Once you start the function, the tool determines and continuously updates the status for the segment and for each bus station. - Page 30 Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode Manual Bus physics: 1. “Error” • One or more bus stations failed to respond during the last physical test cycle „Warning“ • One or more quality indexes* are below the user-defined limit value (default: 2500) „OK“...
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Page 31: Segment Status 1
BC-600-PB Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode 8.3.1.2 Segment status 1 Fig. 22: Live Status with segment status 1 To the right of “DP Segm.” in line 1, the display shows changes in the live list (added and dropped bus stations). The following displays are possible: 1. -
Page 32: Segment Status 2
Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode Manual 8.3.1.3 Segment status 2 Fig. 23: Live Status with segment status 2 Line 1 is the same as for segment status 1. In line 2 you see, on the left, the number of retries on the entire segment and, on the right, the worst quality index of all bus stations. -
Page 33: Station Status
1. The letter in the middle indicates whether the device is a master (M) or slave (S). If the letter is enclosed in square brackets, the BC-600-PB was able to determine the address of the PROFIBUS device to which it is connected. -
Page 34: Quick Test Function
Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode Manual 8.3.2 Quick Test function The Quick Test allows full testing of bus physics and bus communication. The test data is stored in the tool. It can subsequently be imported by the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite software application. To start the function, choose one of 10 internal memory locations. -
Page 35: Trend Function
BC-600-PB Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode 8.3.3 Trend function Trend logging is used for detecting rare or sporadic faults over a prolonged period of time. The function monitors both the bus physics and critical events in the bus communication. The PROFIBUS Tester 4 can automatically test the bus in stand-alone mode from within the control cabinet for up to 41 days. -
Page 36: Master Simulator Function
Display and Control in Stand-Alone Mode Manual 8.3.4 Master Simulator function The master simulator is disabled by default when you switch on the tool. You can only select a baud rate on the display and thus start the master simulator if no other master is active. -
Page 37: Data Import Into The Pc
BC-600-PB Data Import into the PC Data Import into the PC Quick Tests and Trend logs stored in the test tool can be imported into the PC software. To do this, start the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite. If a PROFIBUS Tester is connected to the PC via USB and contains stored test data, an additional “Import Test Data from Tool”... -
Page 38: Firmware Update
Firmware Update Manual 10 Firmware Update Firmware updates are made available as required. They are provided with the updates to the PC software (see page 16) and allow access to new or improved functionality. How to update the firmware is described in detail in the separate “PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite –... -
Page 39: Maintenance And Servicing
BC-600-PB Maintenance and Servicing 11 Maintenance and Servicing The PROFIBUS Tester 4 is maintenance-free and does not require calibration. Repairs may only be carried out by the device manufacturer. All returns must be made in the supplied carrying case. Please also include a brief fault description and a phone number at which we can contact you should we need further details. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
PROFIBUS. Remedy: • Manually set the baud rate and repeat the test. If you need to contact Softing's support team, you will find the contact data on the back cover of the manual. Page 40 © 2013... -
Page 41: Specifications
BC-600-PB Specifications 13 Specifications Power supply Via external AC adapter 100 V .. 240 VAC 50/60 Hz (galvanically isolated) or direct connection to 24 VDC ±20%, approx. 0.5 A (without galvanic isolation) PROFIBUS D-sub connector (female), 9-pin, RS485 (DP) switchable power supply for ext. bus termination... -
Page 42: General Notes
EN 61326-1 (Measurement, Control and Laboratory Equipment Product Standard) A Declaration of Conformity in compliance with the above standards has been made and can be inspected at Softing AG on request. NOTE: For compliance with the legal EMC requirements, the other components (PROFIBUS devices, AC adapter, etc.) must also meet these requirements. - Page 44 Softing industrial.softing.com Industrial Automation GmbH Tel. +49 89 45656-326 (Support) Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 Tel. +49 89 45656–340 (Sales) 85540 Haar Fax +49 89 45656–488 Germany Email: support.automation@softing.com...
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