Softing pnGate PA Quick Start Up Manual

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pnGate PA/pnGate PB
Version: EN-052018-1.20
© Softing Industrial Automation GmbH

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  • Page 1 Quick Startup Guide pnGate PA/pnGate PB Version: EN-052018-1.20 © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 2 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 85540 Haar / Germany http://industrial.softing.com + 49 89 4 56 56-340 + 49 89 4 56 56-488 info.idn@softing.com support.automation@softing.com The latest version of this manual is also available in the Softing download area at http://industrial.softing.com/en/downloads.html...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Read me first ........................ 5 Target audience ........................ 5 Typographic conventions ........................ 5 Document feedback ........................ 6 Chapter 2 About pnGate PA/pnGate PB ................... 7 Intended use ........................ 7 Scope of delivery ........................ 8 Supported features ........................ 8 System requirements ........................
  • Page 4 Status LEDs in stand-alone mode ........................ 24 PROFINET device LEDs (PN) ........................ 26 PROFIBUS master LEDs (PA) ........................ 27 Chapter 6 Technical data ................... 28 Specifications ........................ 28 Installation positions ........................ 29 Chapter 7 Declaration of conformity ................... 31 © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 About This Guide

    About this guide Read me first Please read this guide carefully before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. Softing does not assume any liability for damages due to improper installation or operation of this product. Target audience This guide is intended for experienced operation personnel and network specialists responsible for configuring and maintaining field devices in process automation networks.
  • 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 Pngate Pa/Pngate Pb

    FDT-based device configuration Siemens SIMATIC PDM (Process Device Manager) Intended use The pnGate PA and pnGate PB gateways are designed to integrate PROFIBUS devices in PROFINET-based networks. CAUTION This gateway is not ATEX certified and may not be used in explosive atmospheres or any other hazardous areas.
  • Page 8: Scope Of Delivery

    Supported features The pnGate PA/pnGate PB gateways map PROFIBUS devices into PROFINET networks. pnGate PA can map two or four PROFIBUS PA network segments (with the 2-channel model supporting up to 32 PROFIBUS devices and the 4-channel model supporting up to 64 PROFIBUS devices).
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Note Do not open the housing of the pnGate PA/pnGate PB. 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 10: Chapter 3 Installation

    90 °C. 3.1.1 Mounting and dismounting Note Make sure the pnGate PA/pnGate PB 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 11 Cha pter 3 - Ins ta l l a ti on Mounting For mounting the pnGate PA/pnGate PB on a DIN rail (35 mm), attach the two upper notches to the rail. Press the device down towards the rail until it locks into place.
  • Page 12: Connection Diagrams Pngate Pa

    PA/pnGa te PB - Qui ck Sta rtup Gui de 3.1.2 Connection diagrams pnGate PA The following diagram shows the physical interfaces of the pnGate PA. The device is available as a 2-channel model and a 4-channel model. The 2-channel model has 2 physical PROFIBUS segment connections (PA0 to PA1), while the 4-channel model offers 4 physical PROFIBUS segment connections (PA0 to PA3).
  • Page 13 Cha pter 3 - Ins ta l l a ti on 4-channel model © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 14: Connection Diagram Pngate Pb

    3.1.3 Connection diagram pnGate PB The following diagram shows the physical interfaces of the pnGate PB. The gateway has 2 physical PROFIBUS PA segment connections (PA0 to PA1) and supports one RS-485 link for PROFIBUS DP data communication. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Power Supply

    Protective Earth (PE) of the system. Note As the connection diagrams show, power can also be applied by a special DIN rail connector (Rail Power Supply). For further details contact Softing Industrial Automation GmbH. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 16: Connecting To The Network

    3.1.5 Connecting to the network Connect the PROFIBUS PA devices to the PROFIBUS PA interfaces. Connect the pnGate PA/pnGate PB to the PROFINET network. The pnGate PA/pnGate PB includes a PROFINET switch that enables line topology. pnGate PA network diagram...
  • Page 17: Powering Up The Device

    Cha pter 3 - Ins ta l l a ti on pnGate PB network diagram 3.1.6 Powering up the device Turn on the power supply. The boot process takes approx. 15 seconds. For indication of proper operation refer to section Status indicators - LEDs © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 18: Ethernet Ports

    Ethernet Port 2 (ETH 2): Signal Description Transmit signal positive Transmit signal negative Receive signal positive Not used Drain wire Not used Drain wire Receive signal negative Not used Drain wire Not used Drain wire © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 19: Software Installation

    Cha pter 3 - Ins ta l l a ti on Software installation When you install a Softing product for the first time, you will be asked in a dialogue window if you 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 20: Chapter 4 Using The Web Interface

    JavaScript (Google Chrome) to access the gateway from your PC to familiarize yourself with the device and system details and to perform one of the following: Login to web server Start your web browser with the pnGate PA/pnGate PB default URL http://192.168.0.10. You will be prompted to log in with username and password.
  • Page 21: Changing The Password

    Change the administrator password with great care! If you lose your changed administrator password, you can no longer make changes to configurations or settings. In this case contact the Softing support. The following default logins and passwords are available: Role...
  • Page 22: Updating The Firmware

    PA/pnGate PB will be rebooted. Note Do not access the web server of the pnGate PA/pnGate PB 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 reconnect to the web server of the pnGate PA/pnGate PB.
  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Status Indicators - Leds

    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 24: Pwr - Power Supply

    Status LEDs in stand-alone mode 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 25 Delete log file in web browser (Diagnosis Logfile Support Data). Firmware update is running (in factory mode if RUN LED blinking red) No power on device Check power supply. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 26: Profinet Device Leds (Pn)

    Configuration error or diagnosis Read errors from PROFINET engineering system. PROFINET signal function active Error in the PROFINET part of the device An error such as a software error or a hardware error has occurred. © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 27: 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 28: Chapter 6 Technical Data

    - Part 1: General requirements and IEC/EN/UL 61010-2-201 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 2- 201: Particular requirements for control equipment (both with CB scheme). © Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 29: Installation Positions

    Cha pter 6 - Techni ca l da ta Installation positions The pnGate PA/pnGate PB 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 30 PA/pnGa te PB - 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...
  • Page 31: Chapter 7 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 32 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 34 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 Tel: + 49 89 45 656-340 85540 Haar / Germany Fax: + 49 89 45 656-488 http://industrial.softing.com info.idn@softing.com...

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