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- Page 1 User Guide pnGate PA / pnGate PB Version: EN-072018-1.22 © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
- Page 2 443 German Civil Code. We reserve the right to make any alterations or improvements to these instructions without prior notice. The actual design of products may deviate from the information contained in the instructions if technical alterations and product improvements so require. Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 85540 Haar / Germany http://industrial.softing.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
....................... 14 Configuration ..................16 Chapter 4 Prerequisites ....................... 16 Changing the IP address of the pnGate PA / pnGate PB ....................... 16 Setting the IP address of the PC ....................... 18 User roles and permissions ....................... 19 Login to user interface ....................... - Page 4 Table of Contents PROFIBUS parameterization with PACTware ....................... 28 4.9.1 Prerequisites ......................28 4.9.2 Configuring the PROFIBUS driver ......................28 4.9.3 Creating a project in PACTware ......................30 4.10 PROFIBUS parameterization with SIMATIC PDM ....................... 31 4.10.1 Prerequisites ......................31 4.10.2 Configuring the PROFIBUS driver ......................
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Page 5: About This Guide
About this guide Read me first Please read this guide carefully before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. Softing does not assume any liability for damages due to improper installation or operation of this product. This document is not warranted to be error-free. The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 6: Document History
PA / pnGate PB - User Guide Document history Document Modifications compared to previous version version 1.00 Initial version 1.01 New Corporate Identity implemented 1.10 Applicaction scenario SIMATIC PDM (Chapter 5.5) added 1.20 description and instructions of pnGate PB model added 1.21... -
Page 7: About Pngate Pa / Pngate Pb
Chapter 2 - About pnGate PA / pnGate PB About pnGate PA / pnGate PB The Softing pnGate PA / pnGate PB is a PROFINET gateway host interface for integrating PROFIBUS PA and PROFIBUS DP segment devices in PROFINET systems. Softing offers this gateway for two solutions: pnGate PA is designed for direct integration of PROFIBUS PA (Process Automation) segments in PROFINET systems at a fixed speed of 31.2 kbit/s, typically used in areas of process automation with... -
Page 8: Supported Features
Note Do not open the housing of the pnGate PA / pnGate PB. It does not contain any parts that need to be maintained or repaired. In the event of a fault or defect, remove the device and return it to the vendor. -
Page 9: Installation
90 °C. 3.1.1 Mounting and dismounting Note Make sure the pnGate PA / pnGate PB is mounted in such a way that the power supply can be easily disconnected. Note Depending on the installation position, the maximum ambient operating temperature may differ. -
Page 10: Connection Diagrams Pngate Pa
3.1.2 Connection diagrams pnGate PA The following diagram shows the input and output interfaces of the pnGate PA. The 2-channel model has 2 physical PROFIBUS segment connections (PA0 to PA1), while the 4-channel model has 4 physical PROFIBUS segment connections (PA0 to PA3). -
Page 11: Connection Diagram Pngate Pb
The Functional Earth (FE) connection of the device has to be connected at low inductance with the Protective Earth (PE) of the system. Note As the connection diagrams show, the power can also be applied by a special DIN rail connector (Rail Power Supply). For further information contact Softing Industrial Automation GmbH. Version EN-072018-1.22... -
Page 12: Connecting To The Network
PA / pnGate PB - User Guide 3.1.5 Connecting to the network 1. Connect the PROFIBUS PA devices to the PROFIBUS PA interfaces. 2. Connect the pnGate PA / pnGate PB to the PROFINET network. pnGate PA network diagram pnGate PB network diagram Version EN-072018-1.22... -
Page 13: Powering Up The Device
3.1.7 Ethernet ports The pnGate PA / pnGate PB is equipped with two 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports (RJ45). Both ports are connected to an internal switch for line topologies. The Ethernet ports corresponds to the IEEE 802.3 and have the following pin assignment. -
Page 14: Software Installation
Software installation When you install a Softing product for the first time, you will be asked in a dialogue window to trust the publisher. Activate the option Always trust software from Softing AG if you do not want to be asked in subsequent installations and select [Install] to start the installation. - Page 15 Proceed with the installation of the other software packages. 10. Install PACTware if no other FDT frame application is used. PACTware and the Softing PROFIdtm will be installed. 11. Install PROFIdtm if you prefer using another FDT frame application like FieldCare or FieldMate.
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Page 16: Configuration
The default IP address of the integrated web server is 192.168.0.10. To access the pnGate PA / pnGate PB from your PC, you either have to change the default IP address of the integrated web server to an address on your network or change the DHCP address on your PC to a static IP address that matches the network address of your gateway (e.g. - Page 17 The configuration window opens. Here you can modify all relevant values. Note If you are starting the connected pnGate PA / pnGate PB for the first time and you have not yet assigned user roles for the gateway, the user name in the configuration window is preset to administrator.
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Page 18: Setting The Ip Address Of The Pc
PA / pnGate PB - User Guide Setting the IP address of the PC If you have not changed the IP address of the pnGate PA / pnGate PB as described in the previous Section you will need to configure the IP address of your PC to access the gateway over the network from your The following chapter describes how to set a static IP address in Windows 7. -
Page 19: User Roles And Permissions
Chapter 4 - Configuration User roles and permissions Access to the pnGate PA / pnGate PB configuration tool is managed by user roles where each role has certain permissions. The following user roles, permissions and passwords are available: Role Username... -
Page 20: Login To User Interface
PA / pnGate PB - User Guide Login to user interface 1. Open your web browser. 2. Type the IP address you set for your gateway or PC above into the address bar (URL field). The web server login windows is opened. -
Page 21: Changing The Password
4. Retype the password in the Confirm new password field and click [Apply] to save the modified password. Note Be careful when changing the administrator password! If you lose your changed administrator password, you can no longer make changes to configurations or settings. In this case contact Softing support. Version EN-072018-1.22... -
Page 22: Updating The Firmware
5. Click [Update] to download the firmware file and to reboot the system. The system performs a firmware file check. The download starts automatically. When the download is completed the pnGate PA / pnGate PB will be rebooted. When the boot process is completed, the RUN LED is ON. -
Page 23: Profinet Configuration In The Tia Portal
Chapter 4 - Configuration PROFINET configuration in the TIA Portal The following chapter describes how to convert the GSD file of a PROFIBUS PA field device to a GSDML using the built-in PROFIBUS configurator and how to use this file to configure a PROFINET device in the Siemens TIA Portal. -
Page 24: Creating A New Project In Siemens Tia Portal
PA / pnGate PB - User Guide 4.8.2 Creating a new project in Siemens TIA Portal Open or create a new project in the TIA Portal using the PROFINET Controller. 1. Start the TIA Portal. 2. Select Options Manage general station description files (GSD). - Page 25 Chapter 4 - Configuration 9. Click [Not assigned] in Network View. 10. Select the controller. Now the gateway is assigned to the controller. 11. Double-click the gateway icon to open the Device Overview. 12. Drag a module to a free slot. The supported submodules are shown under Submodules. 13.
- Page 26 PA / pnGate PB - User Guide 14. Select Slave Proxy General Module parameters and set the PROFIBUS master channel to the channel to which the PROFIBUS device is connected. 15. Enter the Slave Address. If required, you can configure the parameters of a submodule in this dialog window after selecting it (corresponding to PA Function Block).
- Page 27 Example: 192.168.0.10 is the web server's default address. Use a different IP address for the PROFINET. For information on how to change the web server's address refer to Changing the IP address of the pnGate PA / pnGate PB 17. Save the project and download it to the device.
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Page 28: Profibus Parameterization With Pactware
5. Click [Add...] and enter a symbolic node name (default value is Node0). 6. Click [Next] and enter the IP address of the gateway in the pnGate PA / mbGate PA interface name field of the next window, select a bus segment (e.g. PA0) and click [Next]. - Page 29 Chapter 4 - Configuration 9. Click [Apply] and confirm saving all settings with [Yes]. The device node is shown with a green check mark. 10. Click [OK] to close the PROFIBUS Control Panel. Version EN-072018-1.22...
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Page 30: Creating A Project In Pactware
PA / pnGate PB - User Guide 4.9.3 Creating a project in PACTware 1. Start PACTware. 2. Right-click Host PC Add Device in the device tag column of the project view. A new window appears with the available devices. -
Page 31: Profibus Parameterization With Simatic Pdm
6. Close both windows with [OK]. You will return to the main window (Component View). Note A logical connection has been established between the pnGate PA and the SIMATIC Manager. 7. Go to View Process Device Network View. Version EN-072018-1.22... - Page 32 PA / pnGate PB - User Guide 8. Right-click on the configuration symbol in the Process Device Network View and select Insert New Object networks. 9. Right-click on the network symbol and select Insert New Object Communication networks. 10. Click the [Assign Device Type...] button.
- Page 33 Chapter 4 - Configuration 12. Click [OK] in both windows. You are back in the Process Device Network View. 13. Right-click in the left column PROFIBUS DP network SIMATIC PDM Start LifeList. 14. Click the Start Scan icon ( ) in the top left corner under the menu bar. This will run a network scan to verify that the PA device can be reached.
- Page 34 PA / pnGate PB - User Guide 17. Click the [Assign Device Type...] button. A new window opens. 18. Select the device you want to access from the device type list and click [OK]. 19. Enter the PROFIBUS address.
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Page 35: Led Status Indicators
Chapter 5 - LED status indicators LED status indicators The device has eight LEDs on the front side: power supply running error configuration, displays configuration upload System Faults, displays PROFINET/PROFIBUS system faults (wrong configuration, internal error, ...) Bus Faults, displays PROFINET/PROFIBUS bus faults The LEDs may be permanently on or may be flash in different colors and at different frequencies. -
Page 36: Status Leds (Pwr, Run, Err And Cfg) In Stand-Alone Mode
PA / pnGate PB - User Guide Status LEDs (PWR, RUN, ERR and CFG) in stand-alone mode LEDs Meaning Start–up phase (approximately 10 seconds) Operating system starts (approximately 2 seconds) Device is running in factory mode (only firmware update is possible) -
Page 37: Profinet Device Leds (Pn)
Chapter 5 - LED status indicators PROFINET device LEDs (PN) LEDs Meaning No connection to controller Possible causes: PROFINET name is missing on the gateway or the physical connection to the gateway is interrupted. Connection establishment Time period the system needs to establish a connection; devices cannot yet communicate with each other. -
Page 38: Technical Data
- Part 2-201: Particular requirements for control equipment (both with CB scheme). Installation positions The pnGate PA / pnGate PB can be mounted horizontally and vertically. Depending on the installation position, different ambient operating temperatures (T ) are allowed. - Page 39 Chapter 6 - Technical data Vertical installation position Minimum distance Maximum permissible ambient temperature T 0 mm 40 °C 17.5 mm 50 °C Version EN-072018-1.22...
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Page 40: Declaration Of Conformity
PA / pnGate PB - User Guide Declaration of conformity This device is compliant with EC directive 2014/30/EG, "Electromagnetic Compatibility" (EMC directive) and meets the following requirements: EN 55011 Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) devices - radio disturbance -... - Page 41 This page is intentionally left blank. Version EN-072018-1.22...
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