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pnGate PA
Version: EN-072016-1.01
© Copyright 2014 - 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH

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  • Page 1 User Manual pnGate PA Version: EN-072016-1.01 © Copyright 2014 - 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 2 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 85540 Haar / Germany http://industrial.softing.com + 49 89 4 56 56-0 + 49 89 4 56 56-488 info.automation@softing.com support.automation@softing.com The latest version of this manual is available in the Softing download area at: http://industrial.softing.com/en/downloads.html...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Detect and modify IP addresses with Search and Configure ......................25 5.4.2 Configure CommDTM ......................26 5.4.3 Access device DTMs ......................26 Set IP address 5.4.3.1 ..................... 26 Configure PROFIBUS driver 5.4.3.2 ..................... 27 Establish a connection in PACTware 5.4.3.3 ..................... 28 Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 4 ..................36 Chapter 8 Technical data ..................38 Chapter 9 specifications ....................... 38 Installation position and related ambient operating temperature TA ....................... 38 Declarations by the manufacturer ..................41 Chapter 10 Index ........................ 43 Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    About pnGate PA pnGate PA is a two channel host interface that provides access to PROFIBUS PA networks. It combines two devices in a single one – a PN/DP Gateway and a DP/PA coupler. It is using PROFINET and is used in systems with PROFINET controllers in process industries.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    CD-ROM including drivers, software, tools and manuals, Quick Startup Guide. Two product variants The pnGate PA exists in two variants. They only differ in their installation position rotated by 180° including the corresponding rotated front panel and LED layout. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 7: Conventions Used

    Note Do not open the housing of the pnGate PA. 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 8: Document History

    PA - User Manual Document history Document Modifications compared to previous version version 1.00 Initial version - no modifications. 1.01 New Corporate Identity implemented. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 9: Profinet - Organization And Specifications

    Base set of device parameters for operation, Control devices V3.02 commissioning, maintenance, diagnosis and a mechanism to achieve connectivity of parameters defined by user groups and device vendors. This document includes the "Amendment 1, PROFIsafe for PA Devices, Version 1.01" Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 10: Introduction To Profibus Pa

    PA - User Manual Introduction to PROFIBUS PA PROFIBUS (PROcess FIeld BUS) is a world leading fieldbus communication standard in automation technology. It is designed for digital data exchange within a network using a single bus cable and achieves a high data transmission reliability.
  • Page 11 The latest version V3.02 of the PROFIBUS PA application profile especially addresses user requests for comprehensive diagnostic and status information as well as the requirements of system-oriented asset management for field devices within process automation applications. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 12: Installation

    TRBS 1203 or similar! The definition of terms can be found in IEC 60079-17. Mounting 1. For mounting the pnGate PA on a DIN rail (35 mm), attach the two upper notches to the rail. 2. Press the device down towards the rail until it locks into place. Note Do not put stress on the system by bending or torsion.

  • Page 13: Connection Diagram

    Protective Earth (PE) of the system. Note As indicated in the connection diagram, the power can be applied alternatively by a special DIN rail connector (Rail Power Supply). For further information contact Softing Industrial Automation GmbH. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 14: Connect To Network

    4.1.4 Connect to network 1. Connect the PROFIBUS PA channels to the terminal blocks of the PROFIBUS PA interfaces. 2. Connect the pnGate PA to the PROFINET network. The pnGate PA includes a PROFINET switch that enables line topology. 4.1.5 Power up the device Turn on the power supply.

  • Page 15: User Application Scenarios

    Install software setup files Note If you install a Softing product for the first time, a window is opened that prompts you to trust the publisher. Activate the option Always trust software from Softing AG, if you do not want to be asked in subsequent installations.
  • Page 16 Login to webserver c. PACTware, if no other FDT frame application is used. After starting the setup file, you are prompted to select the relevant components. Softing PROFIdtm V2.20 is required. To accelerate the setup you may deactivate all other dtms.

  • Page 17: Commissioning

    2. Click [Import], select the desired files and confirm with [Open]. The imported files appear in the left window part. 3. Highlight the GSD files you want to use for conversion and click the arrow [==>] to copy the GSD files into the right window part. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 18: Create New Project In Siemens Tia Portal

    PA - User Manual 4. Now click [Generate] to start the build. Note A maximum of 32 files at a time can be converted into a single GSDML file. 5. After successful conversion a dialog is displayed. 6. Click [Copy to path] to copy the GSDML destination path to your clipboard. Then confirm with [OK].
  • Page 19 [Install]. 4. Open the Hardware catalog. 5. In the Hardware Catalog select Other field devices Profinet IO Gateway Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Softing fieldbus Proxies Softing Fieldbus Access Point. 6. Select Softing pnGate PA. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 20 PA - User Manual 7. In the Information dialog select Version to identify the correct GSDML by Date and Time Stamp in version naming. 8. Then select the gateway, drag it from the Hardware catalog and drop it into the Network View.
  • Page 21 Chapter 5 - Commissioning 10. Now the gateway is assigned to the controller. 11. Double-click the gateway top open the Device Overview. 12. Drag the submodule from the hardware catalog to the corresponding device in device overview. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 22 PA - User Manual 13. Click the gray device symbol. Then select a submodule, e.g. temperature value, from the catalog to open the corresponding Properties dialog. If required, you can configure the parameters of the submodule in this dialog (similar to PA Function Block).
  • Page 23 IP address (see also figure below). For information on how to change the web server's address refer to Detect and modify IP addresses with Search and Configure 16. Save the project. Then download the project to the device. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 24: Application Scenario Dtm Parameterization

    PA - User Manual 17. Select the corresponding PC network interface where the controller is connected, click [Load], then [Finish] to complete the procedure. 18. A confirmation window appears to display the successful download. Application scenario DTM parameterization Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 25: Detect And Modify Ip Addresses With Search And Configure

    To make the PROFINET communication working properly ensure that the device's web server does not use the same IP address that is used by the PROFINET engineering system (e.g. TIA portal) for the gateway. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 26: Configure Commdtm

    (Open a command line [click Start, enter cmd] and enter the following command: wmic qfe|find "3033929" The response contains information about the time, date and web address of installation.) PROFIdtm is installed. Hint If PACTWare is installed, Softing's PROFIdtm installation is included. 5.4.3 Access device DTMs 5.4.3.1 Set IP address 1.

  • Page 27: Configure Profibus Driver

    8. Enter the IP address for pnGate PA (192.168.0.10 in our example). 9. Select a bus segment. Currently supported are Segment 1 or Segment 2. 10. Set timeouts for pnGate PA (Timeout for Connect and Max Idle Time). In most cases default settings can be used.

  • Page 28: Establish A Connection In Pactware

    PA - User Manual 12. Click [OK] to close the Control Panel Applet. 5.4.3.3 Establish a connection in PACTware 1. Start PACTware. Right-click Host PC Add Device. 2. Select PROFIdtm DP V1 from the list and confirm with [OK].
  • Page 29 5. In the scan window click the arrow to start the topology scan. 6. The PROFIdtm connects to the network and starts the scan. The device detected is displayed together with its corresponding device information. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 30: Pwr - Power Supply

    PA - User Manual Status indicators - LEDs The device is equipped with eight LEDs on its front side: stands for power supply - refer to PWR - power supply stands for running - refer to Device LED statuses (PWR, RUN, ERR and CFG) in stand-alone...

  • Page 31: Device Led Statuses (Pwr, Run, Err And Cfg) In Stand-Alone Mode

    Software error occurred, device has restarted automatically and error is reported in log file Delete log file in web browser (<ip address>/debug.html). Firmware update is running (in factory mode if blinking red) No power on device Check power supply. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 32: Profinet Device Leds (Pn)

    PA - User Manual 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 33: Login To Webserver

    Using the internal webserver interface After an IP connection between PC and device has been set up, you may access the pnGate PA from your PC by means of a web browser that supports JavaScript (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer). Currently, the...

  • Page 34: Change Password

    2. Then click [Download Firmware and Reboot] to download the firmware file and to reboot the system. The system performs a firmware file check. The download will be started. Messages will indicate the current download status. A complete download is indicated as successful and the pnGate PA will be rebooted.
  • Page 35 Chapter 7 - Using the internal webserver interface Note Do not access the web server of the pnGate PA before the "Success" message is displayed in the browser window. If you do so, you will have to clear the cache of your web browser after the boot process has finished, and then re-establish a connection to the web server of the pnGate PA.

  • Page 36: If You Are Using More Than One Network Adapter

    PA - User Manual If you are using more than one network adapter If your PC is equipped with more than one network adapter, the Search and Configure tool may not detect devices correctly. Problem Search and Configure sends broadcast messages in order to detect device in the network. If your PC is equipped with more than a single network adapter, this broadcast message is sent only via one of them.
  • Page 37 Make sure you are logged in your PC with administrator rights. Example Enter the following command if you want to modify the network adapter with IP address 172.20.12.14 to highest priority: route CHANGE 255.255.255.255 MASK 255.255.255.255 172.20.12.14 METRIC 100 IF 22 Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 38: Chapter 9 Technical Data

    PA - User Manual Technical data specifications Power supply 18 VDC...32 VDC; SELV/PELV supply mandatory Typical input current is 200 mA; maximum is 1 A (considering the rush-in current at switch-on). Ethernet IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Minimum ambient -40 °C...
  • Page 39 17.5 mm 50 °C 50 mm minimum distance to the air inlet and air outlet Provide a minimum space of 50 mm to the air inlet and air outlet. Thus you ensure a natural convection. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 40 PA - User Manual Rotated installation position The maximum permissible ambient temperature values are also valid for a 180° rotated installation position. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...

  • Page 41: Installation Position And Related Ambient Operating Temperature Ta Declarations By The Manufacturer

    Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); Part 6-2: Generic standard - Immunity for industrial environments A Declaration of Conformity in compliance with the above standards has been made and can be requested from Softing Industrial Automation GmbH. ROHS The pnGate PA device is ROHS compliant.

  • Page 43: Index

    ~ Functional earth - G - Ground - I - Indicators status ~ Installation position IP configuration web based - L - LEDs statuses - M - Mounting - O - Operating temperature Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 44 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 Tel: + 49 89 45 656-0 85540 Haar / Germany Fax: + 49 89 45 656-488 http://industrial.softing.com info.automation@softing.com...

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