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AW7060MNL, Rev 2
May 2014
USB Fieldbus Interface
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  • Page 1 User's Manual AW7060MNL, Rev 2 May 2014 USB Fieldbus Interface User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    © Emerson Process Management, 2014. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Trademarks The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. AMS is a mark of one of the Emerson group of companies. ™ FOUNDATION is a mark of the Fieldbus Foundation of Austin, Texas, USA.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    May 2014 User's Manual Introduction This manual guides you in using the USB Fieldbus Interface (interface) to power and/or configure fieldbus devices. Included here are basic setup, configuration, and troubleshooting information, as well as guidelines on how to use the interface with AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager and with a third-party FDT Frame Application.
  • Page 4 Safety message WARNING! Do not connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to a live segment (with an active DCS Host and power supply attached) if the power indicator light on the interface is amber in color. Doing so can disrupt communications and may compromise automation safety.

  • Page 5: Usb Fieldbus Interface

    Parts and function • Power modes Overview The USB Fieldbus Interface enables two-way communication between a computer and fieldbus devices. Its primary function is to allow the setup, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of fieldbus devices through a computer. The interface is fully compatible with all FOUNDATION fieldbus (FF) devices and is always configured as a "visitor."...
  • Page 6 User's Manual May 2014 The USB Fieldbus Interface comes with a USB cable, lead set, user's manual*, and installation CD*. Figure 2-1: Box contents...
  • Page 7 May 2014 User's Manual Parts and function Figure 2-2: USB Fieldbus Interface Field connection indicator light Indicates the fieldbus device connection status Power indicator light Indicates the power mode of the interface USB port Enables USB connection Fieldbus device connection socket Enables fieldbus device or segment connection See the Indicator light scenarios table.
  • Page 8 Normal scenarios The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected to an externally Green Green powered segment and is able to communicate. The USB Fieldbus Interface is providing power to a fieldbus Amber Green segment and is able to communicate. Other scenarios The USB Fieldbus Interface is not connected to a powered computer.
  • Page 9 May 2014 User's Manual Power modes The USB Fieldbus Interface is capable of working in two power modes: • Mode 1 - The interface does not supply power to the connected fieldbus device or segment. The fieldbus device or segment is powered by an external source.

  • Page 10: Software Installation And Device Setup

    Connect to a live fieldbus segment Perform software installation and device setup in the following order: 1. Install the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility. This allows you to configure the USB Fieldbus Interface and connected fieldbus devices. 2. Install the Communication DTM software.
  • Page 11 Install the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility Notes • Do not connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer or to a fieldbus device or segment until software installation is complete. • You may be prompted to determine the operating system and the Windows version (32-bit or 64-bit) running on your computer.
  • Page 12 User's Manual May 2014 Install the Communication DTM software 1. Insert the USB Fieldbus Interface installation CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2. Navigate to the Emerson USB Fieldbus Interface DTM folder and double- click Setup.exe. 3. Click Next and follow the prompts on the installation window.
  • Page 13 May 2014 User's Manual Figure 3-3: Emerson DTM Library installation 5. Click Close when done.
  • Page 14 Install the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility first before setting up and connecting the USB Fieldbus Interface. For more information, see Section 3.2 1. Connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer using the USB cable provided. Driver installation should start automatically.
  • Page 15 Notes • The USB Fieldbus Interface draws current of 10 mA from the segment. Make sure the segment has enough power and has the capacity to provide this additional current. •...

  • Page 16: Fieldbus Interface Configuration Utility

    Start or stop the USB FF HSE Server manually Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility • Click Start > All Programs > Emerson Process Management > USB Fieldbus Interface > USB Fieldbus Interface. • Double-click the USB Fieldbus Interface desktop shortcut.
  • Page 17 3. Select the Provide Power check box. Note The USB Fieldbus Interface is only capable of providing an output current of up to 85 mA. Typically, you should not attempt to connect more than three or four fieldbus devices on the same segment when using the Provide Power option.
  • Page 18 • Fieldbus devices on a live segment cannot be commissioned. 1. Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility. 2. Under the USB Fieldbus Interface icon, select the fieldbus device you want to configure. Note A connected fieldbus device or segment should be powered by an external power source or be provided power by the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility for it to be detected.
  • Page 19 Note Fieldbus devices on a live segment cannot be decommissioned. 1. Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility. 2. Under the USB Fieldbus Interface icon, select the fieldbus device you want to configure. Note A connected fieldbus device or segment should be powered by an external power source or be provided power by the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility for it to be detected.
  • Page 20 A Link Master contains the LAS functionality that controls communications on a fieldbus link or segment. 1. Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility. 2. Under the USB Fieldbus Interface icon, select the fieldbus device you want to configure. Note A connected fieldbus device or segment should be powered by an external power source or be provided power by the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility for it to be detected.
  • Page 21 May 2014 User's Manual Note Only the device class of a commissioned fieldbus device can be identified. For more information on commissioning a device, see Section 4.3. Figure 4-5: Identify the device class 4. Switch to Basic or Link Master from the drop-down menu and click Apply.
  • Page 22 User's Manual May 2014 Figure 4-6: Change the device class 5. Click Yes to acknowledge the restart of the device. 6. Click OK to continue. Note Changing the device class takes about 1 minute to complete. Start or stop the USB FF HSE Server manually The USB FF HSE Server automatically starts when you launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility.
  • Page 23 May 2014 User's Manual Figure 4-7: Start Server/Stop Server Note The USB FF HSE Server should be running in order to use the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility to power or configure a fieldbus device or segment.

  • Page 24: Using With Ams Device Manager

    You must have an updated license file that includes an HSE license. The HSE license enables you to add an FF HSE network component in AMS Device Manager. If you do not yet have an HSE license, contact your Emerson sales representative and place an order for part number AW7060HSE.
  • Page 25 May 2014 User's Manual Figure 5-1: Add a network component 3. Select the FF HSE Network component, and click Install.
  • Page 26 User's Manual May 2014 Figure 5-2: Install an FF HSE network component 4. Click Next to proceed. 5. Enter a name for the FF HSE network, and click Next.
  • Page 27 May 2014 User's Manual Figure 5-3: Enter a network name 6. Choose to automatically discover FF HSE linking devices or manually configure IP addresses for FF HSE linking devices.
  • Page 28 • Choosing the localhost address (127.0.0.1) in the Primary HSE NIC Address field displays only the USB Fieldbus Interface in the AMS Device Manager hierarchy. • Manually entering IP addresses displays manually entered FF HSE networks and the USB Fieldbus Interface in the AMS Device Manager hierarchy.
  • Page 29 If you are using the Device Connection View, click the sign next to the USB Fieldbus Interface icon to display a list of connected fieldbus devices. 5. If necessary, right-click the USB Fieldbus Interface icon and then scan new devices.
  • Page 30 User's Manual May 2014 Scanning synchronizes the AMS Device Manager database with connected live devices. 6. Right-click the fieldbus device you want to configure and select from the context menus. Figure 5-6: Fieldbus device context menus Configure Displays configuration parameters that define the physical attributes and operating characteristics of the device.
  • Page 31 May 2014 User's Manual For more information about the context menus and other AMS Device Manager functions, refer to AMS Device Manager Books Online.

  • Page 32: Using With An Fdt Frame Application

    PACTware can be downloaded from multiple sites on the Internet. Install an FDT Frame Application Note Install the Communication DTM software and the Emerson DTM Library first before installing an FDT Frame application. For instructions, see Section 3.3 Section 3.4.
  • Page 33 If necessary, update the DTM library. For more information, see Section 6.2. • Make sure the USB Fieldbus Interface and fieldbus devices are correctly set up and that the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility is installed and running. For more information, see Section 3.5 Chapter 1.
  • Page 34 Figure 6-2: Project pane Press F2 to display the Project pane if it is not already displayed. 3. Select Emerson FF HSE Server and click OK. Figure 6-3: Add the Emerson FF HSE Server 4. Right-click FF HSE Server on the Project pane and click Add device.
  • Page 35 May 2014 User's Manual Figure 6-4: FF HSE Server - Add device 5. Select Emerson USB Fieldbus Interface and click OK.
  • Page 36 User's Manual May 2014 Figure 6-5: Add the Emerson USB Fieldbus Interface 6. Right-click USB Fieldbus Interface on the Project pane and click Add device.
  • Page 37 May 2014 User's Manual Figure 6-6: USB Fieldbus Interface - Add device 7. Select the device you want to add then click OK.
  • Page 38 Only devices with DTMs available and installed appear on the list. For more information on DTM library installation, see Section 3.4. Repeat steps 6 and 7 if you want to add more devices to the list. 8. Right-click USB Fieldbus Interface and select Additional functions > Edit DTM Address.
  • Page 39 May 2014 User's Manual Figure 6-8: Edit DTM Address 9. On the right pane, select the fieldbus device from the list, enter the device address in the Node ID field, and click Apply. Figure 6-9: Enter Node ID...
  • Page 40 User's Manual May 2014 Note The device address and Node ID should match. The device address is set and can be found in the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility. For more information on setting the device address, see Section 4.3. 10. Right-click HOST PC and click Connect. Figure 6-10: Connect devices This connects all devices under the host PC.
  • Page 41 May 2014 User's Manual Figure 6-11: Parameter This displays the various parameters you can edit for the device. 12. Configure the parameters of the device. Note The parameter display varies and is dependent on the device manufacturer.
  • Page 42 User's Manual May 2014 Figure 6-12: Edit device parameters...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    May 2014 User's Manual Troubleshooting Topics covered in this chapter: • Fieldbus device not responding in AMS Device Manager • Fieldbus device not detected in Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility • Cannot edit device parameters in FDT Frame Application Fieldbus device not responding in AMS Device Manager In order to configure a fieldbus device in AMS Device Manager, you must first commission the device in the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility.
  • Page 44 User's Manual May 2014 Commissioned fieldbus devices appear with their own icons in AMS Device Manager and are characterized by a valid permanent address or by a valid device string. Figure 7-2: Commissioned device in AMS Device Manager Fieldbus device not detected in Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility The Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility immediately detects connected fieldbus devices.
  • Page 45 No device detected dialog Click OK and check for the following: • Make sure the fieldbus device or segment is powered either by an external source or by the USB Fieldbus Interface. For more information, see Section 2.3. • Make sure drivers are installed and that the hardware is ready for use.
  • Page 46 User's Manual May 2014 Cannot edit device parameters in FDT Frame Application Figure 7-4: Cannot edit device parameters in PACTware • Check the Node ID in PACTware and the Device Address in the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility. The Node ID and Device Address should match.

  • Page 47: Approvals And Certifications

    47 CFR, Part 15:2009, §15.107, §15.109, Class B Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Emerson Process Management may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    User's Manual May 2014 Appendix B Specifications Software Windows 8.0 and 8.1 Supported operating systems Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit) Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) SP3 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 interface Drivers included Application software AMS Device Manager Version 11.5 or later License AMS Device Manager HSE license...

  • Page 49: Waste Disposal

    Emerson sales representative for information on discarding any part of the USB Fieldbus Interface. For customers in all other world areas, if it is necessary to discard any part of the USB Fieldbus Interface, follow the waste disposal regulations applicable in your location.

  • Page 50: Install Drivers Manually

    You need to complete the driver installation on the Found New Hardware Wizard twice to install both drivers. 1. Connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer using the USB cable provided. This facilitates manual installation of drivers through the Found New Hardware Wizard.
  • Page 51 For the second driver installation, you may be prompted to select the driver that best matches the connected USB Fieldbus Interface. This happens when you have previously installed a pre- release version of the driver. Always select the second entry on the dialog, then click Next.
  • Page 52 User's Manual May 2014 Figure D-2: Found New Hardware Wizard - Select best driver match If you want to verify the proper installation of drivers, open Windows Device Manager and check that drivers are installed under Ports (COM & LPT) and Universal Serial Bus controllers sections.
  • Page 53 May 2014 User's Manual Figure D-3: Windows Device Manager...

  • Page 54: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement In Windows 8.0 And 8.1

    User's Manual May 2014 Appendix E Disable driver signature enforcement in Windows 8.0 and 8.1 1. Open the Windows 8 Charms bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC settings. 3. From the PC Settings window, select General on the left panel. 4.

  • Page 55: Remove Pre-Release Driver Versions On A Windows Xp Operating System

    OK). b. Expand Ports (COM & LPT). c. Connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer through the USB port and wait a few seconds to see if 770 Fieldbus Interface (COMxx) appears on the list. If it does not, proceed to Step d.
  • Page 56 User's Manual May 2014 Figure F-1: Advanced Settings for COMxx dialog 10. Click OK to close the Properties dialog.
  • Page 57 Communication DTM device class, changing install drivers manually drivers install Emerson DTM Library automatic installation install FDT Frame Application disable signature enforcement, Windows 8 install Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility installing manually DTM library, installation...
  • Page 58 User's Manual May 2014 power indicator light status power modes troubleshooting Provide Power cannot edit device parameters, PACTware fieldbus device not detected in utility fieldbus device not responding in AMS Device Manager remove pre-release driver versions update device catalog setup and connection USB FF HSE Server benchtop/segment connection starting, stopping...
  • Page 59 All rights reserved. The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

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