Softing mobiLink Power User Manual
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- Page 1 User Guide mobiLink Power Version: EN-082020-1.00 © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
- Page 2 The information contained in these instructions corresponds to the technical status at the time of printing of it and is passed on with the best of our knowledge. Softing does not warrant that this document is error free. The information in these instructions is in no event a basis for warranty claims or contractual agreements concerning the described products, and may especially not be deemed as warranty concerning the quality and durability pursuant to Sec.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
..................10 Chapter 4 Unpacking and inspecting mobiLink Power ....................... 10 Preparing for startup ....................... 10 Using mobiLink Power in a HART environment ....................... 11 Using mobiLink Power in a fieldbus environment ....................... 13 4.4.1 FF/PA Segment Termination ......................14 4.4.2... - Page 4 This page is intentionally left blank. Version EN-082020-1.00...
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Page 5: About This Guide
Download Center on our website. Objective This guide explains how to connect and start mobiLink Power and how to use the device to configure and maintain field devices over the USB interface with software applications supported on PCs. Target audience... -
Page 6: Document History
Modifications compared to previous version 1.00 Initial version Related documentation The following documentation describes the initial startup of your mobiLink Power and how to operate the device with the supported application software. See the product website more info and downloads: Getting Started - Quick Guide V1.00 (shipped with boxed product) -
Page 7: About Mobilink Power
Power is a mobile communication device which interfaces via the USB port with FDI any common FDT frame application and configuration tool (e.g. Communication Configuration Tool) on your PC or tablet. Using a specific driver mobiLink Power also connects to the Yokogawa Field device management tool FieldMate. -
Page 8: Functional Description
Power - User Guide Functional description Position Function 1 FIELDBUS red (connector) Foundation Fieldbus (DATA +) PROFIBUS PA (PA+) Foundation Fieldbus (DATA -) PROFIBUS PA (PA-) HART (HART N) 2 Common black (connector) 3 HART red (connector) HART (HART P) 4 HART (LED) indicates that the device is in HART communication. -
Page 9: Safety
Personal safety and protection of the equipment is ensure only if mobiLink Power is used as intended. To ensure the safety of personnel and equipment, mobiLink Power must be used as intended by the manufacturer and in accordance with this manual. -
Page 10: Installing And Using Mobilink Power
Power is shipped with the parts listed in Chapter Delivery and downloads Prior to use: Before you install mobiLink Power check the integrity of the device as any of the following poses a safety risk: external damage to the housing... -
Page 11: Using Mobilink Power In A Hart Environment
4 .. 20 mA HART devices (including 300 ohm load resistor). No further external components are required. mobiLink Power can source up to 22 mA at 16VDC. This is sufficient for most devices. The analog value as indicated by the device will not be evaluated by mobiLink Power. - Page 12 An additional external power source may damage the system. If mobiLink Power detects an overload condition or a short circuit on the HART loop, it will deactivate the power supply within less than a second. This mode is indicated by a slowly flashing Fieldbus Power LED flashing slowly.
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Page 13: Using Mobilink Power In A Fieldbus Environment
So no further external components are required. In comparison to standard power supplies some limitations apply. As mobiLink Power supplies only up to 40mA and cannot power an entire fieldbus segment. A typical use case is supplying one single device to be configured and parameterized in bench operation mode. -
Page 14: Ff/Pa Segment Termination
An additional external power source may damage to the system. If mobiLink Power detects an overload condition or a short circuit on the FF/PA segment, it will deactivate the power supply within less than a second. This mode is indicated by a slowly flashing Fieldbus Power LED flashing slowly. -
Page 15: Special Notes For Profibus Pa
Chapter 4 - Installing and using mobiLink Power 4.4.2 Special notes for PROFIBUS PA All PROFIBUS PA masters must use the same bus parameters per PA segment. mobiLink Power has been tested and approved in conjunction with the following PA Masters:... -
Page 16: Licensing Mobilink Power For Ff And Pa
You will have received the License Certificate when you purchased the FOUNDATION Fieldbus or PROFIBUS PA license. Paste the host ID you copied in Step 4 into the Host ID field of the My Softing page. Click [Register License]. A license file is generated. -
Page 17: Updating The Firmware
The progress bar shows the installation status. You will be notified when the installation is completed. Updating the firmware For updating the mobiLink Power firmware you can choose among three different firmware files each addressing one of the supported protocols: HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA. -
Page 18: Installing Mobilink Power
Power - User Guide Installing mobiLink Power Before you can work with your mobiLink Power install either the FDI CommServer, the MOBILINKdtm (for FDT frame applications) or the Communication Configuration Tool (ComConf). To update the mobiLink Power firmware and manage optional licenses you will also need to install the mobiLink Manager. -
Page 19: Technical Data
Chapter 6 - Technical data Technical data Fieldbus Interface (Foundation Fieldbus / PROFIBUS-PA) Connection Polarized 4 mm banana type jacks (red /black) Physical Layer according to IEC 61158-2, Type 1: 31.25 Kbit/s, voltage mode Nominal input current (Fieldbus) 10 mA (with U >... -
Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity
Power - User Guide Declaration of conformity This product is in conformity with the provisions of the following European Directives. 2014/30/EU "EMC” The EMC Directive 2014/30/EU “Electromagnetic Compatibility” ensures that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate, or is not affected by, electromagnetic disturbance. - Page 21 Chapter 7 - Declaration of conformity Version EN-082020-1.00...
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Page 22: Certification Marks
Power - User Guide Certification marks mobiLink Power is an internationally certified product conforming with the required standards and regulations indicated by the following certification marks: The CE mark indicates that the product conforms to EU health, safety and environmental requirements and that compliance with the above EU Directives has been made and can be requested from Softing Industrial Automation GmbH. - Page 23 This page is intentionally left blank. Version EN-082020-1.00...
- Page 24 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 + 49 89 45 656-340 85540 Haar / Germany + 49 89 45 656-488 https://industrial.softing.com info.idn@softing.com...
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