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Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 85540 Haar / Germany Tel: + 49 89 4 56 56-0 Fax: + 49 89 4 56 56-488 Internet: http://industrial.softing.com Email: info.automation@softing.com Support: support.automation@softing.com The latest version of this manual is available in the Softing download area at: http://industrial.softing.com.
What is TH LINK? TH LINK provides a secure access to the fieldbus network. It forms the basis for the Softing product TH SCOPE. TH LINK can easily be assembled/installed and is easy to put into operation. Through integrated websites it can be configured without additional software.
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High temperature differences between the storage site and installation site can result in condensation within the case, which may cause the device to become damaged. In case of high temperature differences, wait at least three hours before operating the device. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
If there are any further questions concerning the disposal of this product, please contact Softing Industrial Automation. Conventions The following conventions are used throughout Softing customer documentation: Keys, buttons, menu items, Open Start Control...
TH LINK communication with TH SCOPE via Multicast 2364 UDP via Unicast 1151, 2365 UDP Network presettings The device is preset to network operation with a DHCP server. No network configuration settings are required in this operating mode. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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In case of manual allocation of IP addresses the device can be reached via the following IP addresses (Factory set): For office network: IP address 169.254.0.1 Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 For automation network: IP address 169.254.0.2 Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
Ethernet data communication o lights green: physical connection available [2] LED ETH o lights red: boot procedure o lights green: firmware update in progress o is off: boot procedure is completed TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
C: Relay contact - In o D: Relay contact - Out o E: Earth conductor [7] SD card slot [8] Type label Mounting [9] 35 mm DIN rail (not included in the delivery) TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
Connecting power supply and relay contact). 4. Configure network (see Configuring the device in the network). Note To set the IP address manually you must connect your PC/notebook to the TH LINK via crossover cable. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
1. Place the notch of the TH LINK on the DIN rail. 2. Move the TH LINK downward until the stop lever locks into place on the DIN rail. Unmount device 1. Remove the connected supply and signal lines (Ethernet, voltage). TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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2. Place the screwdriver into the stop lever on the TH LINK (see figure above). 3. Press the screwdriver in the direction of the TH LINK and simultaneously swing the device off the DIN rail. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
1 no. [1]) the office network is connected, from which the access to the automation network should be done. b. At the lower Ethernet interface with the factory icon (see figure 1 no. [5]) the automation network is connected that should be monitored. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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TH LINK is done from the automation network. Note There must be no firewall between the TH LINK and the PROFINET devices. Note The TH LINK does not provide any switch or router functionality. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
TH LINK. Note Reverse polarity in the power supply can damage the device. Make sure the power supply is connected with correct polarity. Figure 4: Terminal strip for power supply on the device TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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3. Switch on the power supply. The LED RUN is green and the LED ETH flashes red until the TH LINK's initiation procedure is completed. Afterward only the LED RUN lights green. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
If you use the TH LINK in an Ethernet network without DHCP server, you need the following for configuration: TCP/IP settings for this network, a PC/notebook with a web browser and Adobe Flash Player, a crossover cable between PC/notebook and TH LINK (peer-to- peer connection). TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
DHCP to Manually (see figure 5). 9. Enter the new IP address. Note The device saves your settings. Note down the set IP address. You can only access the configuration page of the device by using this address. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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The entry of the DNS server is required only if you set the IP addresses for both networks manually. Otherwise, the DNS server is given by DHCP. 12.Click on the floppy disk sign to save the settings. The device restarts after this. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
Depending on in which network your PC/notebook is installed, enter the set IP address of the office or automation network (basic setting: 169.254.0.1 bzw. 169.254.0.2) and press Enter. The website of the TH LINK should be displayed in the web browser now. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
Info. We recommend changing the password after login (see User administration). 4. Then click OK. Note We recommend changing the password after login (see User administration). Logout Click Logout. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
1. Log in as administrator in order to change the password (see Login). 2. Click Settings TH LINK. 3. Enter the existing/old password. 4. Enter a new password and confirm it by re-entering. 5. Finally click Change password. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
Login). 2. Click Settings TH SCOPE. The TH SCOPE settings page includes all settings for the monitoring of the automation network. These include the settings for: the measurement, the alerting and the parameter distribution. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
SNMP community name, number of retries in case of no response of the device and the start-up delay. For detailed information about each setting, click on the question mark. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
By default all TH LINK units are set as parameter receiver. Before taking over the parameters of a TH LINK, make sure that this TH LINK is set as a parameter provider. 1. Log in as administrator. 2. Click Settings TH SCOPE. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
Time server settings / PC system time (after synchronization) TH SCOPE o Type of measurement o Measurement o Sorting of diagnostics list o Additional SNMP community name o Retries in case of no response o Start-up delay in sec. o Alerting settings TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
3. Check if the requirements for a firmware update are met. Stop the current measurements and the external application. 4. Download the latest firmware version from (http:// industrial.softing.com/en/downloads.html) and save it to a local directory. 5. Click [...] and then select the firmware file. 6. Click Start.
When a crossover cable is used between PC/notebook and TH LINK, both devices must be in the same subnet. LED RUN lights red – internal error Internal error or defect: Please contact the Technical Support (support.automation@softing.com). TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
Relative humidity 5 ... 95 (no condensation) Housing dimensions Dimensions W × H × D in 0.9 x × 3.9 × 4.5 Weight (approx.) Other Ethernet connection Type RJ-45 (10Base-T/100Base-TX) Certificates CE, UL TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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