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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 TH LINK provides a secure access to the fieldbus network and forms the basis for the Softing product TH SCOPE. TH LINK can easily be assembled/installed and is easy to put into operation. Integrated websites allow to configure the product without using 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 TH LINK 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 used The following conventions are used throughout Softing customer documentation: Keys, buttons, menu items, Open Start Control...
April 2015 New section "SD card". Startup guideline enhanced with SD card functionality. New setting Data restore after voltage recovery added to section SCOPE. Hint in section Technical data added when using an SD card. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
In case of manual allocation of IP addresses the device can be reached via the following IP addresses (Factory setting): For office networks: IP Address 169.254.0.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0 For automation networks: 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 - 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) TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
The position of the blocking switch at the left card border has no effect, i.e. the card will also be formatted or written in the blocked state. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
4. Connect to the power supply (see Connecting the power supply). 5. Configure network (see Configure the device in the network). Note To set the IP address manually you must connect a PC to the device via crossover cable. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
[3] Device on DIN rail [4] Stop lever 1. Place the device with its notch on the DIN rail. 2. Move the device downwards until the stop lever locks into place on the DIN rail. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
2. Place the screwdriver into the stop lever on the device (see figure above). 3. Press the screwdriver in the direction of the device 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...
2. Connect the cable of the circuit that should be closed by the relay contact to the terminal strip on the device. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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Chapter 6 - Connecting pow er supply and relay contact 3. Switch on the power supply. The LED RUN is green and the LED ETH flashes red until the device's boot procedure is completed. Afterwards the LED RUN and BUS light green. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
If you use the device in an Ethernet network without DHCP server, you need the following for configuration information: TCP/IP settings for this network, a PC/notebook with a web browser a crossover cable between PC/notebook and TH LINK (peer-to- peer connection). TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
We recommend changing the password after login (see User administration. 8. Click on Settings and then on TH LINK. 9. In menu Network configuration switch the configuration method for office networks and/or automation networks from DHCP to Manual (see figure 5). TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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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. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
IP address of the office or automation network (basic setting: 169.254.0.1 or 169.254.0.2) and press Enter. Now the website of the TH LINK should be displayed in the web browser. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
TH LINK description and network configuration. Figure 5: TH LINK settings Note Log in as administrator to change the settings (see Login). For detailed information about each setting, click on the question mark. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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). TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
SNMP community name, number of retries in case of no response of the device and the startup delay. For detailed information about each setting, click on the question mark. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
5. Log out by clicking Logout. Select the distribution role Parameter provider and save your settings by clicking on the floppy disk icon. Note Only one parameter provider is allowed in the entire network. TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
TH LINK. Make sure you are using an 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 SCOPE TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
Time server settings / PC system time (after synchronization) TH SCOPE o Measurement type o Measurement o Sorting of diagnostics list o Additional SNMP community name o Retries in case of no response o Startup delay in seconds o Alert 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...
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 12 - Technical Data Housing dimensions Dimensions W × H × D mm 22,5 × 99 × 114,5 Weight (approx.) Other Ethernet connection Type RJ-45 (10Base-T/100Base-TX) Certificates CE, UL TH LINK PROFINET - Installation Manual...
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