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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...
Before installing the TH LINK, divert the electrostatic discharge away from your body and the tools used. Carefully plan the integration of the TH LINK into an existing system and ensure proper function of the system after installation. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
If there are any further questions concerning the disposal of this product, please contact Softing Industrial Automation. Conventions used The following conventions are used throughout Softing customer documentation: Keys, buttons, menu items, commands and Open Start Control Panel...
Protocol/purpose Port HTTP 80 TCP Firmware update 1100 TCP TH LINK communication with each other 1123, 1124, 2364 UDP TH LINK communication with TH SCOPE via Multicast 2364 UDP via Unicast 1151, 2365, UDP Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual Network presettings The device is preset to network operation with a DHCP server. No network configuration settings are required in this operating mode. In case of manual allocation of IP addresses the device can be reached via the following IP...
C: Relay contact - input o D: Relay contact - output o E: Protective earth [7] SD card slot [8] Type label Mounting [9] 35 mm DIN rail mounting unit (not included in the delivery) Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
[7]). You can save data on the SD card to have the data available even after voltage recovery. You can find a list of recommended SD cards in Release Notes on your installation CD or in the Softing download area (http://industrial.softing.com/en/downloads.html).
1. Insert the patch cable plug (RJ-45, not included in the scope of delivery) into the Ethernet socket on the device until the plug locks into place. 2. The green LED on the Ethernet socket lights as soon as the device is energized and a network is available. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual Connection options Figure 3: Connection options 1. Secure access at separated networks - connection to office network and automation network a. At the upper Ethernet interface with the monitor icon (see figure 1 no. [1]) the office network is connected, from which the access to the automation network should be done.
Connection in a network with a DHCP server (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): automatic and dynamic allocation of IP addresses (connection with patch cable via hub or switch) Connection in a network with manual IP assignment (peer-to-peer): manual allocation of IP addresses (connection with crossover cable) Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual Note One TH LINK device can monitor a range of up to 254 IP-addresses. Those IP-addresses should all be reachable from the TH LINK device. To configure up to five different IP-ranges, please open the settings page of the TH LINK device.
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11. Enter the new addresses for Subnet mask and Default gateway. Note The entry of the standard gateway is required only if you set the IP addresses for both networks manually Otherwise, the standard gateway address is given by DHCP. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual 12. Enter the IP address of the DNS server. Note The entry of the DNS server is required only if you set the IP addresses for both networks manually Otherwise, the DNS server address is given by DHCP.
The default password is the nine-digit serial number of the device. You can find it on the serial number type label on the housing or under Info. 4. Then click OK. Note We recommend changing the password after login (see User administration). Logout Click Logout. Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual Settings pages 10.1 TH LINK 1. Log in as administrator to change the settings (see Login). 2. Click Settings TH LINK. The TH SCOPE settings page includes all settings for monitoring the automation network. This includes: User administration, TH LINK description and network configuration.
These include settings for measurement, alerting and parameter distribution. Note In order to save data after a voltage recovery on an SD card, set the parameter Data restore after voltage recovery to Yes (see also card). Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual Figure 7: TH SCOPE settings 10.2.1 Measurement The measurement settings include the type of measurement, the measurement range (default oder user-defined ranges), start/stop of the measurement, the sorting of the diagnostics list, delete of diagnostics messages, the additional SNMP community name, number of retries in case of no response of the device and the startup delay.
SD card and you have set the parameter Data restore after voltage recovery in TH SCOPE settings to Yes. Thus you avoid data loss (refer to sections SD card TH SCOPE Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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.
PROFINET devices in order to increase network stability. The blacklist feature is available for TH LINK PROFINET, TH LINK PC and TH LINK Industrial Ethernet. Network devices that had not been configured according to PNO-guidelines could cause network errors in some circumstances.
(*) Depending on the SD card used the ambient temperature range might deviate from the values indicated here. Verify the ambient temperature range specified by the SD card manufacturer. You can find a list of recommended SD cards in Release Notes on your installation CD or in the Softing download area (http://industrial.softing.com/en/downloads.html).
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Chapter 14 - Technical Data Housing dimensions Dimensions W × H × D 22,5 × 99 × 114,5 Weight (approx.) Other Ethernet connection Type RJ-45 (10Base-T/100Base-TX) Certificates CE, UL Copyright 2016 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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