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Interface Card for SIMATIC TDC Manual Issue 1.3...
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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 ®...
Manual Table of contents About this manual.....................5 Target group ...................... 5 Notations ......................5 Symbols used ....................6 Scope of delivery ....................7 Safety information.....................7 Measurement computer pre-requisites ............7 Hardware ......................7 Software ......................7 Introduction .......................8 Assignment ....................... 8 Characteristics ....................
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Tab “Memory view”..................20 Synchronization of more than one iba PCI card...........21 Important information ..................21 Procedure......................21 Technical data....................22 10.1 Main data ......................22 10.2 Performance of the ibaFOB-TDC card / data load .......... 23 Support and Contact..................25 Issue 1.3...
Manual About this manual This manual describes in detail the configuration and use of the product ibaFOB-TDC. It serves both as a tutorial and a reference document. Target group This manual addresses in particular the qualified professionals who are familiar with handling electrical and electronic modules as well as communication and measurement technology.
By an electric shock! Due to the improper handling of iba 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...
Manual Synchronization cable (sync cable) For more accessories not included in delivery, please see www.iba-ag-com Safety information Please consider the following safety advises: To prevent electrical shock during installation or uninstallation of the device disconnect the power supply from the computer before opening! This card contains components which can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
The ibaFOB-TDC card couples the iba Process Data Acquisition system ibaPDA or the Soft-PLC ibaLogic with the Siemens control system SIMATIC TDC. To achieve this, the ibaFOB-TDC must be connected to one of the free ports of the CP52IO (GDM Interface Module of the SIMATIC TDC).
TDC card acts like a SIMATIC TDC rack with a CP52A0. This topology enables the ibaFOB-TDC to communicate notionally with every proces- sor in one of the connected racks (max. 43). This would be up to more than 800 CPUs.
TDC-Lite channels (bi-directional) only. Note The software license “ibaPDA-lite-SD-TDC” is required in order to use the SD/TDC Lite function. The license must be enabled on the iba software dongle which is done free of charge with purchase of an ibaFOB-TDC card. Issue 1.3...
The decimal point is blinking: Card is configured as an external interrupt master Note It is not allowed to configure the ibaFOB-TDC as external interrupt master. Fiber optical interface The card provides 1 duplex SC type jacks with 1 optical transmitter and 1 optical re- ceiver.
Plug in the card carefully into a free PCI slot. Fix the card to the housing of the PC. If more than one iba PCI card is installed connect all cards with one another by the flat ribbon cable (sync cable).
Manual ibaFOB-TDC Dismounting Shut down the PC. Switch off the power supply of the PC. Unplug the mains power line. Open the PC so you can reach the PCI slots. Release the fixing screw. Unplug the card carefully out of the slot. Store the card in an appropriate con- tainer.
Manual Software configuration in ibaPDA-V6 Other documentation For a more detailed description of the card’s configuration in ibaPDA-V6 please refer to the ibaPDA-V6 manual or online help and ibaPDA-Request-SD-TDC manual. If the card has been installed correctly and the license is enabled in the dongle the card should be available in the I/O manager’s signal tree as a data interface.
Manual ibaFOB-TDC Diagnosis in ibaPDA-V6 The essential tools for diagnosis are integrated in the I/O manager of ibaPDA-V6. General card diagnosis The image of the card as shown in chapter 7 provides already essential information. The graphical representation of the card shows the animated displays and indicators of the real card.
Manual 8.1.2 Tab “Processor Info” This information about the ibaFOB cards processor is for support purposes only. Here you can find the firmware version of the card. Figure 6: Processor information 8.1.3 Tab “Report control” Here you'll find information about the connection and telegram traffic of the up to 50 PDA channels.
Manual ibaFOB-TDC 8.1.4 Tab “Command/Acknowledge” Here you'll find information about the command and acknowledge handshake during telegram traffic of the up to 50 PDA channels. Figure 8: Command / Acknowledge 8.1.5 Tab “Data control” Here you'll get information about the data traffic of the up to 50 PDA channels.
Manual 8.1.6 Tab “Configuration” Here you find information about the GDM area, where the connected TDC racks are registered. Figure 10: Configuration 8.1.7 Tab “Channels” Here you get information about the GDM and the configured communication channels. Figure 11: Channels Issue 1.3...
TDC and ibaPDA systems. Figure 12: Timing 8.1.9 Tab “Memory view” This is a display of the 256 kB DPR memory on the ibaFOB-TDC card. Figure 13: Memory view Issue 1.3...
Always save your system configuration before changing hardware components! Procedure You should perform the following steps after you’ve installed the PCI card: Connect all iba PCI cards with the synchronization cable using the blue plugs. Figure 14: Connecting multiple iba PCI cards by sync cable Close the PC.
Manual ibaFOB-TDC Technical data 10.1 Main data Order No. 11.112600 Format/size Short PCI card ° ° Operating Temperature From 32 °F to 122 °F (from 0 C to 50 ° ° Storage Temperature From -13 °F to 158 °F (from -25 C to 70 °...
Manual 10.2 Performance of the ibaFOB-TDC card / data load Note Valid with firmware B5 or higher. Extract from a test protocol ibaPDA No. of channels Measured efficiency % Measured efficiency % Sample time (32 analog + 32 digital signals...
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Manual ibaFOB-TDC Figure 15: Relation between sample time and number of channels (TS: Technostring) Reading help (example): At a sample time of 8 ms (ibaPDA) it’s possible to process up to 30 channels with Techno string and 31 channels without Techno string at an accept- able efficiency.
Koenigswarterstr. 44 90762 Fuerth Germany Phone: +49 911 97282-0 Fax: +49 911 97282-33 E-Mail: 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 1.3...
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