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- Page 1 ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard ExpressCard with ibaNet FO connectors Manual Issue 1.2...
- Page 2 However, the information in this publication is updated regularly. Required corrections are contained in the following regulations or can be downloaded on the Internet. The current version is available for download on our web site http://www.iba-ag.com. Protection note ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Description ......................7 Properties......................7 Usage........................ 7 Communication protocols ................. 7 Fast data processing with reduced CPU load ........... 7 iba field devices ....................8 Modes of operation ................... 9 Device view...................... 11 Front view ....................... 11 Link status indicators..................11 Installing and removing the card ..............12... -
Page 4: About This Manual
Manual ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard About this manual This manual describes the construction, the use and the operation of the devices ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard/54 and ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard/34. The function and handling of the cards are similar, they only differ in their dimensions. By way of an example this description is based on the ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard/54. -
Page 5: Used Symbols
ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard Manual Used symbols If safety instructions or other notes are used in this manual, they mean: The non-observance of this safety information may result in an imminent risk of death or severe injury: By an electric shock! Due to the improper handling of software products which are coupled to input and output procedures with control function! The non-observance of this safety information may result in a potential risk of death or... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Applications of ibaSoftware products (ibaPDA, ibaLogic etc.) The device may not be operated in mains supply circuits! The card should only be used in connection with peripheral devices of iba brand or with selected components of other automation systems. Scope of delivery After unpacking check the completeness and intactness of the delivery. -
Page 7: Description
The card is a member of the ibaFOB-D card family and should be used with mobile computers for measurement purposes. It can be used for connecting a notebook com- puter with iba field devices like ibaPADU analog-digital converter units, ibaNet750 de- vices, ibaLink system couplings and iba bus monitors. -
Page 8: Iba Field Devices
Manual ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard iba field devices Following, you‘ll find a listing of some iba field devices which can be connected to the ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard: ibaPADU-8, -16, -32 ibaPADU-8-ICP, -8-M, -16-M ibaPADU-S-IT ibaDIG-40 ibaBM-DPM-S, -S-64 (Profibus DP) ibaBM-eCAT ... -
Page 9: Modes Of Operation
Beside the mere hardware parameters the usability of card and devices in combination with a certain operational mode depends also on the iba software application. Not all of iba application software products support all modes or cards at the time. Issue 1.2... - Page 10 Manual ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard The following table shows the supported combinations of modes of operation and soft- ware applications: Transmission rate 3.3 Mbit/s 5 Mbit/s 32 Mbit/s 32Mbit Flex Sampling rate 1 Hz -1 kHz 0.5 kHz - 25 kHz 1.25 kHz - 20 kHz 0.5 - 100 kHz Number of signals per 64 A + 64 D...
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Page 11: Device View
ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard Manual Device view Front view 4 LEDs for link status Fiber optic input Fiber optic output Link status indicators Status Description Flashing Power is on and the channel is functioning properly (green) Controller stopped (hardware failure) Link Slow Receiving telegrams on this channel with 2 Mbit/s, 3.3 Mbit/s or (yellow) 5 Mbit/s, link correctly configured Flashing... -
Page 12: Installing And Removing The Card
Manual ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard Installing and removing the card Inserting the card and installing the drivers The card has plug and play ability and can be installed while the computer is running. For inserting or removing the card it is not necessary to shut down the computer. Note In order to take advantage of the plug and play function be sure that ibaPDA-V6, ver- sion 6.24 or higher, respectively ibaLogic-V4 has been installed before inserting the... -
Page 13: Removing The Card
Manual Important note! If the card is not listed then the driver software is not correctly installed. Please contact iba support desk. If the card is listed in the Device Manager then the drivers have been installed success- fully. Connect the required fiber optic cables with the card. -
Page 14: Configuration In Ibapda-V6
Manual ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard Configuration in ibaPDA-V6 Procedure After you have installed the card and drivers you can configure the card in ibaPDA-V6. Start the ibaPDA-V6 client and select the local ibaPDA server in case this doesn’t happen automatically. Select menu “Configure – I/O Manager”. Select the ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard in the tree on the left side. -
Page 15: Tab „Info
Important note A firmware update should only be performed after consulting the iba service and sup- port department. In case iba sent a firmware file it should be stored in a dedicated direc- tory. By means of the “Fob-D firmware loader dialog” you will be able to select and load the correct file. -
Page 16: Link 0 "Info" Tab
Manual ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard 8.2.3 Link 0 “Info“ tab When you click on a link in the tree view then you get information about this link. On the “Info” tab the information on the left describes the fiber optic (FO) communication. The displayed information will depend on the current protocol on the FO link. “Link”... - Page 17 ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard Manual Additional information for 3.3 Mbit/s and 2.0 Mbit/s If the link is running in 3.3 Mbit/s mode or 2.0 Mbit/s mode you’ll find further items: FO signal strength This is the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value re- ceived from the FO unit.
- Page 18 Manual ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard main constant. If this number starts increasing then something is wrong. This can happen if e.g. an interrupt is missed. Images copied to interrupt buffer This counter shows how many images have been retrieved from the DMA buffer and have been processed by ibaPDA.
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Page 19: Technical Data
ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard Manual Technical data Short description Name ibaFOB-io- ibaFOB-io- ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard/34 Order number 11.117000 11.117001 Description ExpressCard with 2 fiber optic connectors Connections Number 2 (1 x input RX, 1 x output TX) Fiber optic cable 62.5/125 µm Fiber optic connector type ST plug Data transmission rate Support for all ibaNet communication protocols:... -
Page 20: Support And Contact
Koenigswarterstr. 44 90762 Fuerth Germany Phone: +49 911 97282-0 Fax: +49 911 97282-33 Email: iba@iba-ag.com Contact: Mr. Harald Opel Regional and Worldwide For contact data of your regional iba office or representative please refer to our web site www.iba-ag.com. Issue 1.2...
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