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- Page 1 Quick Startup Guide mbGate PA Version: EN-082018-1.13 © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
- Page 2 The actual design of products may deviate from the information contained in the instructions if technical alterations and product improvements so require. Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 85540 Haar / Germany http://industrial.softing.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
....................16 Powering up the device 3.1.5 ....................17 ........................ 17 Software installation Chapter 4 Using the webserver interface ................... 18 ........................ 18 Login to webserver ........................ 18 Version information ........................ 19 Changing the password © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... - Page 4 Status LEDs (PWR, RUN, ERR and CFG) ........................ 24 Modbus LEDs (MB) ........................ 25 PROFIBUS Master LEDs (PA) Chapter 6 Technical data ................... 26 ........................ 26 Specifications ........................ 27 Installation positions Chapter 7 Declaration of conformity ................... 29 © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 About This Guide
This guide is intended for experienced operation personnel and network specialists responsible for configuring and maintaining field devices in process automation networks. Any person using a mbGate PA must have read and fully understood the safety requirements and working instructions in this guide. -
Page 6: Document Feedback
PDF file using the editing tool in Adobe Reader and email your feedback to support.automation@softing.com. If you prefer to write your feedback directly as an email, please include the following information with your comments: document name document version (as shown on cover page) page number © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... -
Page 7: Chapter 2 About Mbgate Pa
Cha pter 2 - About mbGa te PA About mbGate PA The mbGate PA from Softing is a Modbus gateway that connects PROFIBUS PA field devices with Modbus devices via a Modbus controller. Up to 64 PROFIBUS PA field devices can be connected to almost any type of controller. -
Page 8: Scope Of Delivery
PA - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Scope of delivery The delivery of the mbGate PA includes the following parts: mbGate PA device CD-ROM including drivers, firmware, tools video tutorial and user guide Printed Quick Startup Guide... -
Page 9: System Requirements
SIMATIC PDM. See the user guide for details. Also required are: 24V power supply one power conditioner per segment field barrier (for Ex environment) PC with web browser GSD file for each PROFIBUS device in your network © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Note Do not open the housing of the mbGate 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. Opening the device will void the warranty! -
Page 11: Chapter 3 Installation
90 °C. 3.1.1 Mounting and dismounting Note Make sure the mbGate PA is mounted in a manner that the power supply disconnecting device or interrupt facility can always be reached easily. Note Depending on the installation position, the maximum ambient operating temperature may differ. - Page 12 PA - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Mounting Hook the upper notch of the cut-out on the back of the mbGate PA into a 35 mm DIN rail. Press the mbGate PA down towards the rail until it slides into place over the lip of the locking bar.
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Page 13: Connection Diagrams
Cha pter 3 - Ins ta l l a ti on 3.1.2 Connection diagrams The mbGate PA is available as a 2-channel model and a 4-channel model. The Redundancy Link (RDL) has no function in this version of the device. The 2-channel model has 2 physical PROFIBUS segment connections (PA0 and PA1), while the 4-channel model supports 4 physical PROFIBUS segment connections (PA0 to PA3). - Page 14 PA - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de 4-channel model © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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Page 15: Connecting The Power Supply
3.1.3 Connecting the power supply Note As the mbGate PA gateway does not supply power to the PROFIBUS PA connections (PA0 to PA3), each PA segment of your PROFIBUS network requires its own power supply with power conditioning (such as power conditioner R.STAHL 9412) and a field barrier for connecting to devices in explosive... -
Page 16: Connecting To The Network
4-channel model). If you connect to field devices in explosive atmospheres ensure that you also connect a field barrier in between. Connect the mbGate PA from one of the two Ethernet ports with your Modbus network. Connect your PC running the engineering and asset management tools with the second Ethernet port using. -
Page 17: Powering Up The Device
LED status indicators Software installation When you install a Softing product for the first time, you will be asked in a dialogue window if 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 and select [Install] to start the installation. -
Page 18: Chapter 4 Using The Webserver Interface
Using the webserver interface After you have established an IP connection between your PC and the gateway you can access the mbGate PA from your PC via a web browser that supports Java script (e.g. Google Chrome). Login to webserver Start your web browser with the mbGate PA default URL http://192.168.0.10... -
Page 19: Changing The Password
Expert expert FS-QsHnc7BWa{6w< Diagnostics diagnosis ?<fJ#\/$eB2qtGd* Backdoor accounts for Softing Support access. Currently supporting same features as administrator account. The table below shows which actions can be executed by the different roles: Action Admin / Expert / Diagnostics Maintenance Observer... -
Page 20: Updating The Firmware
PA will be rebooted. Note Do not access the web server of the mbGate PA before the "Success" message is displayed in the browser window. Otherwise you will have to clear the cache of your web browser after the boot process has finished and set up a connection to the web server of the mbGate PA. -
Page 21: Led Status Indicators
The LEDs may be on permanently or flash in different colors and frequencies. We use the following symbols: Symbole Colour Mode none permanently on green permanently on flashing (1 Hz) flashing quickly (5 Hz) green flashing (1 Hz) green flashing slowly (0.5 Hz) green flashing quickly (5 Hz) © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... -
Page 22: Pwr - Power Supply
Status LEDs (PWR, RUN, ERR and CFG) Meaning LEDs Start–up phase (approximately 10 seconds) 24V DC power supply is ok. Operating system starts (approximately 2 seconds) Device is running in factory mode (only firmware update is possible) Device is running/operational © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... - Page 23 Software error occurred, device has restarted automatically and error is reported in log file Delete log file in web browser. Firmware update is running (in factory mode if RUN LED blinking red) No power on device Check power supply. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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Page 24: Modbus Leds (Mb)
Configuration error or diagnosis Read errors from Modbus engineering system. Modbus signal function active Error in the Modbus part of the device An error such as a software error or a licence error has occurred. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... -
Page 25: Profibus Master Leds (Pa)
At least one slave is not in data exchange (BF: green - all channels are online; red: not any channel is online.) Error in the PROFIBUS part of the device An error such as a software error or a license error has occurred. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... -
Page 26: Technical Data
Power supply 18 VDC...32 VDC; SELV/PELV supply mandatory Typical input current: 200 mA, maximum input current: 1 A (allowing for rush-in current at switch-on). No power supply to PROFIBUS PA segments through mbGate PA. Ethernet IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Minimum ambient -40 °C (see... -
Page 27: Installation Positions
Cha pter 6 - Techni ca l da ta Installation positions The mbGate PA can be mounted horizontally and vertically. Depending on the installation position, different ambient operating temperatures (T ) are allowed: Minimum distance Provide a minimum distance of 50 mm to the air inlet and air outlet to ensure natural convection. - Page 28 PA - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de Vertical installation position Minimal distance Maximum permissible ambient temperature T 0 mm 40 °C 17.5 mm 50 °C © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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Page 29: Declaration Of Conformity
A Declaration of Conformity in compliance with the above standards has been made and can be requested from Softing Industrial Automation GmbH. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH... - Page 30 Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime. Packaging material and worn components shall be disposed of according to the regulations applicable in the country of installation. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
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- Page 32 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 + 49 89 45 656-340 85540 Haar / Germany + 49 89 45 656-488 http://industrial.softing.com info.idn@softing.com...
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