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Operating Instructions
ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720
Ethernet/PROFIBUS DP gateway with Web server
BA 030S/04/en/12.04
Product Version 1.01.xx
56004856

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Ethernet/PROFIBUS DP gateway with Web server BA 030S/04/en/12.04 Product Version 1.01.xx 56004856...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System requirements ..... . . 14 7.6.2 Endress+Hauser function ....50 Hardware Installation .

  • Page 4: List Of Figures

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 List of Figures Front panel of the Fieldgate FXA720 ........... . 11 Generic system architecture for web-based visualisation and remote monitoring applications .

  • Page 5: Revision History

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Revision History Product Manual Changes Remarks version 1.00.xx BA030S/04/en/02.04 Original manual 1.01.xx BA030S/04/en/12.04 Single channel version Chapter 4 revised accordingly Getting started revised Chapter 5 describes web and pass through set-up Update of user interface Chapter 7.2 Addition of limit alarms Chapter 7.4...
  • Page 6 ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Opening the unit will void the warranty! Technical improvement Endress+Hauser reserves the right to make technical improvements to its hardware and software at any time and without prior notification. Where such improvements have no effect on the operation of the equipment, they are not documented. If the improvements effect operation, a new version of the operating instructions is normally issued, see Revision History.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Declaration of conformity CE Notice ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 complies with the requirements of the EC Directives 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic Compatibility" (EMC directive). • Emission: EN 50022:1998 Class A (ITE Product Standard) EN 50011:1998 Group 1 Class A (ISM Product Standard) •...

  • Page 9: Writing Conventions

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 1 Safety Writing conventions The following writing conventions and symbols have been used to provide the user with a better overview of the contents of this manual and to highlight important information: Text emphasis The following table provides you with a brief overview of the methods used to emphasise text in this manual.

  • Page 10: Drawing Conventions

    1 Safety ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Drawing conventions The following symbols may be found within technical drawings. Explosion protection Icon Meaning Device certified for use in explosion hazardous area If the device has this symbol embossed on its name plate it can be installed in an explosion hazardous area...

  • Page 11: Identification

    Please check that the delivery is complete and free of defects before starting installation. The scope of delivery comprises the following parts: • ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 gateway • 24V female plug connector • Profibus drivers and installation manual (on CD-ROM) •...

  • Page 12: Function And System Design

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Function and System Design Function ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 connects host systems to PROFIBUS DP networks via Ethernet. It can be equipped with up to three RS-485 ports, each giving access to up to 126 PROFIBUS DP devices.

  • Page 13: Design

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 3 Function and System Design Design A schematic of the front panel of the Fieldgate FXA720 is shown in Fig. 3.1 below. Single channel version Two and three channel version FAIL FAIL Fig. 3-1: Front panel of the Fieldgate FXA720 3.2.1...

  • Page 14: System Architecture

    3 Function and System Design ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 System architecture Web-based applications Fig. 3.2 shows the generic architecture for web-based applications. The devices to be monitored or configured are connected to the Fieldgate FXA720 via max. 3 PROFIBUS DP channels (RS-485 ports), to which PROFIBUS DP devices can be connected directly.

  • Page 15: Typical Example Of A Profibus Dp Control Network With Fieldgate Used In Pass-Through Mode

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 3 Function and System Design Network applications When used as a Ethernet/PROFIBUS gateway, Fieldgate FXA720 will normally provide the connection between host applications running on Ethernet and PROFIBUS devices connected to a PROFIBUS DP or PROFIBUS PA network. Fig. 3.3 shows a typical example.

  • Page 16: System Requirements

    P View P View SPV200 is Endress+Hauser’s SCADA tool ≥ 1.0 FieldCare FieldCare is Endress+Hauser’s FDT-based Plant Asset Management tool which can be used to configure all devices ≥ 3.10 ToF Tool Service and operating program for specific level and flow transmitters...

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 4 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Mounting Fieldgate is intended for mounting on TS35 DIN carrier rails (EN 50022) installed in a control cabinet. • The device is convection-cooled. It must be installed in such a way that the ventilating ducts are at the top and bottom of the unit.

  • Page 18: Wiring

    4 Hardware Installation ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Wiring 4.2.1 Power supply Fieldgate FXA720 is powered by 24 V DC. The power supply female plug connector is included in the delivery. The power supply male socket connector on the front panel is labeled 24VDC (see Fig.

  • Page 19: Communication Ports

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 4 Hardware Installation 4.2.2 Communication ports Ethernet The Ethernet port is labeled "ETH" and has been implemented as a 10Mbit/s or 100 Mbit/s (10Base-T/100Base-TX) connection with automatic baudrate recognition. The connection is made using a RJ45 connector and a twisted pair category 5 cable.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    5 Getting Started ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Getting Started Before you start the installation: • Check that you have administrator rights for your computer. • Check that you have a unique IP address for each Fieldgate to be installed together with subnet, gateway (LAN/router/firewall) and, if appropriate, broadcast IP addresses.

  • Page 21: Installing The Documentation

    2. Click on "Install Documentation" to install the FieldCare FXA720 manual: 3. The installation wizard appears: Proceed with the installation by clicking the "Next" button. 4. To open, select "Start => Programs => Endress+Hauser => Fieldgate => FXA720 => English => Manuals" and select the document you require.

  • Page 22: Establishing Communication

    5 Getting Started ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Establishing communication 5.2.1 Making initial contact Note! • To make initial contact with the Fieldgate FXA720, the IP address of your computer must be temporarily changed to the same domain as the Fieldgate default address (192.168.253.1). If you are unsure of how to do this, consult your system administrator.
  • Page 23 ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 5 Getting Started 5. The browser makes connection with the Fieldgate, a User Login window appears. – Enter the password: "superb" – Press "Login" to display the entry page of the Fieldgate. – If no connection can be made, consult Chapter 12.3.

  • Page 24: Changing The Fieldgate Address

    5 Getting Started ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 5.2.2 Changing the Fieldgate address Procedure 1. Press "Switch to Specialist Mode" – Enter the user name "admin" and password "super" – Press "Login" 2. The live list is displayed (you may not necessarily see devices at this stage) 3.

  • Page 25: Installing Fxa720 Profibus Driver

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 5 Getting Started Installing FXA720 PROFIBUS Driver The FXA720 PROFIBUS Driver must be installed only if Fieldgate FXA720 is to be used in pass- through mode to allow a host application, e.g. P View, to access a PROFIBUS DP network.
  • Page 26 5 Getting Started ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 5. Read the license agreement and check "I accept ..." then press "Next". – "Print" causes the license to be printed out – "Cancel" breaks off the installation procedure 6. Now enter your customer information Press "Next"...

  • Page 27: Configuring The Driver

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 5 Getting Started 5.3.2 Configuring the driver Procedure 1. Open the Control Panel via START => Settings => Control Panel. Double-click on the "Fieldgate FXA720" icon to open the driver. Note! If you are using Fieldgate FXA720 with FieldCare, the select the "PROFIGate" driver 2.
  • Page 28 5 Getting Started ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 5. Enter the current Fieldgate IP address and select the Bus connector (the channel to be used with the node specified in Step 4). 6. Click "Finish" to accept the default timeout settings and end the configuration.
  • Page 29 ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 5 Getting Started For two and three channel 9. Now configure the other channels of your Fieldgate by pressing the "Add". button. versions – Follow the sequence from Step 3 to Step 5 inclusive. – Enter the same IP address: Fieldgate requires only one IP address for operation.

  • Page 30: Fieldcare

    5 Getting Started ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 5.3.3 Setting PROFIBUS DP bus parameters in FieldCare Note! • FieldCare uses the PROFIGate driver for Fieldgate FXA720. This should be configured before the PROFIBUS DP parameters are set (The procedure is identical to that in Section 5.3.2) When Fieldgate FXA720 is used together with FieldCare, the PROFIBUS DP baudrate is set in the Fieldgate FXA720 CommDTM (PROFIdtmDPV1).

  • Page 31: P View

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 5 Getting Started 5.3.4 Setting PROFIBUS DP bus parameters in P View Note! • If you are using P View and FieldCare together, the PROFIGate driver should be used for the Fieldgate, see Section 5.3.2. When Fieldgate FXA720 is used together with ControlCare P View, the PROFIBUS DP baudrate is set in the PROFIBUS OPC server.

  • Page 32: Modifying, Repairing Or Removing The Application

    5 Getting Started ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Modifying, repairing or removing the application 5.4.1 Fieldgate FXA720 PROFIBUS Driver If you have already installed the Fieldgate application, you can modify, repair or remove it by starting the Fieldgate Maintenance program. Procedure 1. Start the Fieldgate FXA720 Maintenance program by clicking on "Start => Settings =>...

  • Page 33: Configuring The Web Server

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 6 Configuring the Web Server Configuring the Web Server Note! • For security reasons, Fieldgate will automatically logout of the Specialist mode if it registers no activity in the User Interface for a period of two minutes.

  • Page 34: User Interface

    6 Configuring the Web Server ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 User interface Once logged on, depending upon the devices connected, a display such the following might appear in the web browser. If you are connecting up for the first time, it is also possible that only the Navigation bar appears, see Section 7.2.2, because the Fieldgate still needs to be set up to enable...

  • Page 35: Navigation Bar

    Function Description Refresh Updates the current display with fresh information from the Fieldgate Endress+Hauser Calls the Endress+Hauser Fieldgate Web site Overview of Selected Displays the values you have selected for monitoring and Devices visualisation Switch to Specialist Mode Switches the navigation to specialist mode: the user is asked to log on with name and password Information &...

  • Page 36: Information & Configuration Pages

    6 Configuring the Web Server ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 6.2.3 Information & Configuration pages Depending upon whether User or Specialist Mode is selected, clicking on Information & Configuration reveals the Fieldgate information or configuration pages. A change from one view to...

  • Page 37: Profibus Setup

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 6 Configuring the Web Server PROFIBUS setup The "PROFIBUS Setup" function allows the user to set up communication and scanning on the Fieldgate channels used by the web server. Note! • Where Fieldgate FXA720 is used in pass-through mode, the bus settings are made in the PROFIBUS OPC server (ControlCare P View) or the CommDTM PROFIdtmDPV1 (FieldCare).

  • Page 38: Scan Settings

    6 Configuring the Web Server ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 6.3.2 Scan settings Procedure 1 Now set the scan parameters. For a description see Table 6-5 below: Fig. 6-8: Scan setup (two-channel Fieldgate) 2 Press "Send" to download the parameters to the Fieldgate.

  • Page 39: Overview Of Selected Devices

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 6 Configuring the Web Server Overview of selected devices In Specialist Mode, the "Live List" function allows the user to select the devices and device parameters that are to be displayed in the device overview and to set alarms and e-mail responses.

  • Page 40: Device Detail Parameters For Overview

    6 Configuring the Web Server ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Device detail parameters Parameter Description Show in Overview Checking this box causes the parameters in the associated line to be shown in the overview of devices Point Name Read only parameter from device showing Block name and Measuring Tag (if configured) –...

  • Page 41: Security Setup

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 6 Configuring the Web Server Security setup Access rights to the Fieldgate are managed with the "Security Setup" function. As the administrator, you can create and manage users here. Caution! • To avoid unauthorised access to the Fieldgate setup parameters, the administrator and maintenance passwords should always be changed from the default settings! •...

  • Page 42: Network Setup

    6 Configuring the Web Server ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Network setup The "Network Setup" function contains the parameters for setting up Ethernet, SMTP and other network related parameters as well as addresses for e-mails and SMS messages (in preparation). Procedure 1 If not already selected, press "Switch to Specialist Mode" and log in as administrator.

  • Page 43: E-Mail

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 6 Configuring the Web Server 6.6.2 E-mail Procedure 1 Scroll down to reveal the e-mail settings page. – Enter your settings and confirm with "Send". – Only LOGIN authentification is supported Fig. 6-16: E-mail settings page 2 After the parameters downloaded to the Fieldgate a test e-mail is sent to the address defined –...

  • Page 44: Time Server

    6 Configuring the Web Server ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 6.6.3 Time server With the aid of a time server, the Fieldgate automatically synchronises its time with the time of the configured server, if present in the LAN. An Internet connection or a time server in the local network is required for this.

  • Page 45: Fieldgate Location Page

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 6 Configuring the Web Server Fieldgate location page The Fieldgate location function provides you with the option of entering additional information on the location and characteristics of the Fieldgate. These data are entered in the Specialist Mode but have no effect on the functionality of the Fieldgate.

  • Page 46: Java Applets Setup

    4 Work down the list until all values have been set – Press "Send" to download the parameters to the Fieldgate. 5 Make a screenshot of the Setup page and send it to Endress+Hauser so that the Java Applets can be configured.

  • Page 47: Viewing Information (User Mode)

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 7 Viewing Information (User Mode) Viewing Information (User Mode) The information provided by the the devices and Fieldgate is viewed in User Mode. Logging on Procedure 1. Enter the Fieldgate IP address your web browser: after connection has been made, you will be asked to log on Fig.

  • Page 48: Live List

    7 Viewing Information (User Mode) ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Live list The live list provides information on all devices connected to the Fieldgate sorted according to channel. Note! • The Live List and Scan functions of Fieldgate Version 1.0 are designed to function with PROFIBUS Profile 3.0 devices.

  • Page 49: Overview Of Selected Devices

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 7 Viewing Information (User Mode) Overview of selected devices The "Overview of Selected Devices" function allows the user to view the devices and parameters he has selected. This is the standard view when connection is made to the Fieldgate.

  • Page 50: Fieldgate Information

    7 Viewing Information (User Mode) ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Fieldgate information The "Fieldgate Information" function provides information on the Fieldgate location and hardware. 1 Press "Information&Configuration". The significance of the parameters is in described in the table below. Fig. 7-5: Fieldgate Information view page...

  • Page 51: Xml Export

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 7 Viewing Information (User Mode) XML export The XML Export function allows the information on the complete Fieldgate configuration plus the parameters and configuration of the connected devices to be downloaded to your computer for use in Office or other applications.

  • Page 52: Other View Functions

    7.6.2 Endress+Hauser function With the "Endress+Hauser" function, you go directly to the Fieldgate homepage on the Endress+Hauser internet site. You require Internet access for this. There is no charge for displaying the page. Note! • This page can also be called directly via Internet brower by entering the following address: www.products.endress.com/fieldgate...

  • Page 53: Firmware Update

    CD-ROM. Procedure 1. Store the firmware on your computer, preferably in the folder "Endress+Hauser => Fieldgate => FXA720 => Firmware", and read the release notes. 2. If not already selected, press "Switch to Specialist Mode" and log in as administrator or maintenance engineer.

  • Page 54: Trouble-Shooting

    9 Trouble-Shooting ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 Trouble-Shooting If you cannot find the advice you require in this chapter, send your problem or question to the following service address: fieldgate@solutions.endress.com. To help our specialists, please include a full description of the application and the Fieldgate Hardware Information (Chapter 7.4) with your help request.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting On No Connection

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 9 Trouble-Shooting Troubleshooting on no connection 1 Is the Link LED lit on the Fieldgate? – Yes, proceed with point 2 – No, check the cable or connection to Fieldgate and PC/Network 2 Is the Link LED of the PC network card lit? –...

  • Page 56: 10 Accessories

    10 Accessories ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 10 Accessories 10.1 E+H power supply units Product Description SXP 100 Standard power supply 5A, 24 VDC Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 57: 11 Technical Data

    ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 11 Technical Data 11 Technical Data The following summary provides you with the most important technical data: • Supply voltage: +24V DC (direct current) • Supply voltage tolerance: ±10% (incl. ripple) • Typical current consumption: 0.6A (depending on operating mode) 0.3A (single channel version)

  • Page 58: 12 Appendix

    12 Appendix ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 12 Appendix 12.1 Changing the Internet address (Windows 2000) Caution! • For the following instructions under Windows ® 2000, you require administrator rights. Contact your system administrator. Procedure 1 Right-click on the desktop icon "My Network Places" and select "Properties".
  • Page 59 ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 12 Appendix 3 Now you can enter/change the values and click "OK" to confirm. 4 Start the web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer. 5 Now enter the same address, e.g."192.168.253.1" in the address field of your browser. The Fieldgate FXA720 password window is displayed.

  • Page 60: 12.2 Xml Data Elements

    12 Appendix ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 12.2 XML data elements In preparation. Please contact Endress+Hauser for more detailed information about XML data format and integration into other tools. Service address: fieldgate@solutions.endress.com. 12.3 PROFIBUS bus parameter ranges Table 12.1 below list the parameter ranges that are allowable when the PROFIBUS parameters are set individually.
  • Page 61 Password ........31 Endress+Hauser ....... . 50 Power supply .

  • Page 62: Index

    Index ControlCare Fieldgate FXA720 User interface ....... . . 32 Web browser .
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