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BA 030S/04/en/02.04
Software Version1.x
Hardware Version 1.x
Firmware Version 1.x
Fieldgate
FXA 720
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  • Page 1 Fieldgate BA 030S/04/en/02.04 FXA 720 Software Version1.x Hardware Version 1.x Firmware Version 1.x Operating Instructions Endress Hauser The Power of Know How...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System requirements ....14 8.6.1 Refresh function ....48 8.6.2 Endress+Hauser function ..48 Hardware Installation .
  • Page 4 Fieldgate FXA 720 List of Figures Generic system architecture for web-based visualisation and remote monitoring applications ........12 Typical example of a PROFIBUS DP control network .

  • Page 5: Revision Index

    Fieldgate FXA 720 Revision History aÉëáÖå~íáçå `Ü~åÖÉë oÉã~êâë BA030S/04/en/06.03 Original manual Registered Trademarks ® PROFIBUS Registered trademark of the PROFIBUS User Organisation, Karlsruhe Germany. ® ® ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows , Windows NT , Windows 2000 ,Windows XP and the Microsoft logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 6 Fieldgate FXA 720 Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Do not open the housing of the Fieldgate FXA 720. It does not contain any parts that need to be maintained or repaired by the user. In the event of a fault or defect, return the unit to the vendor.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    Fieldgate FXA 720 Declaration of conformity `b=kçíáÅÉ Fieldgate FXA 720 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

    Fieldgate FXA 720 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: qÉñí=ÉãéÜ~ëáë 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 Fieldgate FXA 720 Drawing conventions The following symbols may be found within technical drawings. bñéäçëáçå=éêçíÉÅíáçå fÅçå jÉ~åáåÖ aÉîáÅÉ=ÅÉêíáÑáÉÇ=Ñçê=ìëÉ=áå=Éñéäçëáçå=Ü~ò~êÇçìë=~êÉ~ If the device has this symbol embossed on its name plate it can be installed in an explosion hazardous area in accordance with the specifications in the certificate or in a safe area bñéäçëáçå=Ü~ò~êÇçìë=~êÉ~...

  • Page 11: Identification

    Without DAT module Special version Scope of delivery The scope of delivery comprises the following parts: • Fieldgate FXA 720 gateway • 24V female plug connector • Profibus drivers and installation manual (on CD-ROM) • "Getting Started" manual (printed document) •...

  • Page 12: Function And System Design

    Fieldgate FXA 720 Function and System Design Function Fieldgate FXA 720 connects host systems to PROFIBUS DP networks via Ethernet or modem. It can be equipped with up to three RS-485 ports, each giving access to up to 126 PROFIBUS DP devices.

  • Page 13: Design

    Fieldgate FXA 720 3 Function and System Design Design A schematic of the front panel of the Fieldgate FXA 720 is shown in Fig. 3.1 below. Fig. 3-1: Front panel of the Fieldgate FXA 720 3.2.1 Connectors mçïÉê=ëìééäó • 24 VDC: a female plug connector is supplied with the device.

  • Page 14: System Architecture

    Fig. 3.1 shows the generic architecture for web-based applications. The devices to be monitored or configured are connected to the Fieldgate FXA 720 via max. 3 RS-485 ports, to which PROFIBUS DP devices can be connected directly. PROFIBUS PA devices are connected to the DP segment via a segment coupler or link.

  • Page 15: Typical Example Of A Profibus Dp Control Network

    3 Function and System Design kÉíïçêâ=~ééäáÅ~íáçåë When used as a Ethernet/PROFIBUS gateway, Fieldgate FXA 720 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

    ^ÇÇJçå= sÉêëáçå= cìåÅíáçå= ³ 2.08-1 `çããìïáå=ff Commuwin II is the general tool for device Information & Configuration for all smart Endress+Hauser field devices. ³ 1.0 m=sáÉï P View is Endress+Hauser’s SCADA tool ³ 1.0 cáÉäÇ`~êÉ FieldCare is Endress+Hauser’s FDT-based Plant Asset Management tool which can be used to configure all devices ³...

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    Fieldgate FXA 720 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 therefore needs to be installed in such a way that the ventilating ducts are at the top and bottom of the unit.

  • Page 18: Wiring

    · The start-up current of the Fieldgate FXA 720 may be up to 3A. The power supply must provide this starting current in compliance with the voltage range to ensure a safe startup.

  • Page 19: Communication Ports

    Table 4-1: Pin assignment COM RS-232 port molcf_rp= Fieldgate FXA 720 may be equipped with up to three PROFIBUS DP channels (RS-485) labeled "PROFIBUS 1", "PROFIBUS 2" and "PROFIBUS 3". Each channel is electrically isolated up to a voltage of 500V DC. The connecting element is a 9-pin female D-sub connector with the following pin assignment: máå=@...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    5 Getting Started Fieldgate FXA 720 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. t~êåáåÖ> • The use of IP addresses is strictly controlled. Usually your system administrator will be authorised to allocate unique addresses for your Fieldgates.
  • Page 21 Fieldgate FXA 720 5 Getting Started 4. Click on ?pçÑíï~êÉ=fåëí~ää~íáçå?= to start the software installation process. 5. Click on ?cáÉäÇÖ~íÉ=cu^=TOM? to install the Fieldgate tool. 6. The Setup program immediately starts the installation process. 7. To install the program, select ?jçÇáÑó? then ?kÉñí?K...
  • Page 22 5 Getting Started Fieldgate FXA 720 8. Now select the features you require, then press ?kÉñí? to proceed. 9. The installation process is now complete. Press ?cáåáëÜ? to close the wizard. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 23: Making Initial Contact

    Fieldgate FXA 720 5 Getting Started Making initial contact kçíÉ> · To make initial contact with the Fieldgate FXA, 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 24 5 Getting Started Fieldgate FXA 720 3. Now you can enter/change the values and click ?lh? to confirm. – Enter e.g. NVOKNSUKORPKO – In this example, any address in the range 192.168.253.2 – 254 is valid 4. Start the web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer.

  • Page 25: Changing The Fieldgate Address

    Fieldgate FXA 720 5 Getting Started Changing the Fieldgate address mêçÅÉÇìêÉ 1. After the password has been entered, the Fieldgate Web Server opens (you will not necessarily see devices at this point): 2. Press " fåÑçêã~íáçå=C=`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå " then = " kÉíïçêâ=ëÉíìé ".

  • Page 26: Configuring The Fieldgate Communication Driver

    5 Getting Started Fieldgate FXA 720 Configuring the Fieldgate communication driver mêçÅÉÇìêÉ 1. Open the Control Panel via pq^oq=Z[=pÉííáåÖë=Z[=`çåíêçä=m~åÉä . Double-click on the " cáÉäÇÖ~íÉ=cu^=TOM " icon to open the driver. 2. Select the molcf_rp=am line, to display the general release information 3.
  • Page 27 Fieldgate FXA 720 5 Getting Started 5. Enter the current cáÉäÇÖ~íÉ=fm address and select the _ìë=ÅçååÉÅíçê (the channel to be used with the node specified in Step 4). 6. Click " cáåáëÜ " to accept the default timeout settings and end the configuration.
  • Page 28 5 Getting Started Fieldgate FXA 720 cçê=íïç=~åÇ=íÜêÉÉ= 8. Now configure the other channels of your Fieldgate by pressing the ?^ÇÇ? . button. ÅÜ~ååÉä=îÉêëáçåë – Follow the sequence from Step 3 to Step 5 inclusive. – Enter the same IP address: Fieldgate requires only one IP address for operation.

  • Page 29: Configuring The Fieldgate Web Server

    Fieldgate FXA 720 5 Getting Started Configuring the Fieldgate Web server 1. Start the web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer. Now enter the IP address of the Fieldgate, e.g. " NMKNORKPRKSN " in the address field of your browser and press the ?båíÉê? key of your computer.

  • Page 30: Fieldgate Product Documentation

    5 Getting Started Fieldgate FXA 720 Fieldgate product documentation During installation the complete set of product literature is placed in your computer. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it. It can be accessed as follows: 1. Go to the Windows " pí~êí " bar, select the " mêçÖê~ãë " menu and then choose the desired documentation in english or german language via ?båÇêÉëëHe~ìëÉê?=Z[=...

  • Page 31: Modifying, Repairing Or Removing The Application

    Fieldgate FXA 720 5 Getting Started Modifying, repairing or removing the application If you have already installed the Fieldgate software, you can modify, repair or remove the application if the Fieldgate Setup Procedure is started again. 1 To install additional applications select ?jçÇáÑó? then ?kÉñí?K –...

  • Page 32: Dialling In Via Modem

    6 Dialling in via Modem Fieldgate FXA 720 Dialling in via Modem Analogue modem In preparation (Future Release). GSM, GPRS modems In preparation (Future Release). Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 33: Configuring The Web Server

    Fieldgate FXA 720 7 Configuring the Web Server Configuring the Web Server Logging on Once the IP address has been entered in your web browser and the connection made, you are prompted to enter a user role and the password.

  • Page 34: User Interface

    7 Configuring the Web Server Fieldgate FXA 720 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...

  • Page 35: Navigation Bar

    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 Devices and visualisation Switch to Administrator Switches the navigation to administrated mode when...

  • Page 36: Configuration & Information Pages

    7 Configuring the Web Server Fieldgate FXA 720 7.2.3 Configuration & Information pages Depending upon the role in which the user logs on, clicking on Information & Configuration field will reveal the Fieldgate configuration or information pages. A change from one view to another is made by clicking on: pïáíÅÜ...

  • Page 37: Profibus Setup

    Fieldgate FXA 720 7 Configuring the Web Server PROFIBUS setup The first time connection is made with the Fieldgate, the PROFIBUS settings should be checked and if necessary changed. This is done in administration mode. 7.3.1 Communication settings 1 If not already selected, press ?pïáíÅÜ=íç=^Çãáåáëíê~íçê=jçÇÉ? 2 Press ?molcf_rp=pÉíìé?

  • Page 38: Scan Settings

    7 Configuring the Web Server Fieldgate FXA 720 7.3.2 Scan settings 1 Now set the scan parameters which are further down the page. For a description see Table 7-5: Fig. 7-8: Scan setup 2 Press ?pÉåÇ? to download the parameters to the Fieldgate.

  • Page 39: Overview Of Selected Devices

    Fieldgate FXA 720 7 Configuring the Web Server Overview of selected devices In the administration mode, the ?iáîÉ=iáëí? function allows the user to select which devices and which device parameters are to be displayed in the device overview. 1 If not already selected, press ?pïáíÅÜ=íç=^Çãáåáëíê~íçê=jçÇÉ? –...

  • Page 40: Security Setup

    7 Configuring the Web Server Fieldgate FXA 720 Security setup `~ìíáçå> · To avoid unauthorised access to the Fieldgate setup parameters, the administrator password should always be changed from the default settings "admin" and "super"! Access rights to the Fieldgate can be managed with the ?pÉÅìêáíó=pÉíìé? function. As the administrator, you can create and manage users here.

  • Page 41: Network Setup

    Fieldgate FXA 720 7 Configuring the Web Server Network setup The network setup function contains parameters necessary to set up the Ethernet connection and other network related parameters as well as addresses for e-mails and SMS messages (in preparation). 1 If not already selected, press ?pïáíÅÜ=íç=^Çãáåáëíê~íáçå=jçÇÉ? .

  • Page 42: Analogue Modem

    7 Configuring the Web Server Fieldgate FXA 720 7.6.2 Analogue modem In preparation for future Fieldgate versions. 7.6.3 GSM and GPRS modems In preparation for future Fieldgate versions. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 43: Fieldgate Location Page

    Fieldgate FXA 720 7 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 Administration mode but have no effect on the functionality of the Fieldgate.

  • Page 44: Java Applets Setup

    – Press ?pÉåÇ? to download the parameters to the Fieldgate. – =?oÉëÉí? restores the currently valid settings. 4 Make a screenshot of the Setup page and send it to Endress+Hauser so that the Java Applets can be configured. 5 You will receive a CD that automatically installs the preconfigured applets on your computer.

  • Page 45: Viewing Information (User Mode)

    Fieldgate FXA 720 8 Viewing Information (User Mode) Viewing Information (User Mode) The information provided by the the devices and Fieldgate is viewed in User Mode. Logging on You will be prompted to enter a user role and the password: •...

  • Page 46: Live List

    8 Viewing Information (User Mode) Fieldgate FXA 720 Live list The live list provides information on all devices connected to the Fieldgate sorted according to channel. 1 Press ?iáîÉ=iáëí? If ?iáîÉ=iáëí? is hidden press ?lîÉêîáÉï=çÑ=pÉäÉÅíÉÇ=aÉîáÅÉë?= first. The significance of the parameters is in described in the table below.

  • Page 47: Overview Of Selected Devices

    Fieldgate FXA 720 8 Viewing Information (User Mode) Overview of selected devices The ?lîÉêîáÉï=çÑ=pÉäÉÅíÉÇ=aÉîáÅÉë? 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. 1 Press ?lîÉêîáÉï=çÑ=pÉäÉÅíÉÇ=aÉîáÅÉë?K= If ?lîÉêîáÉï=çÑ=pÉäÉÅíÉÇ=aÉîáÅÉë? is hidden press ?lîÉêîáÉï?= first.

  • Page 48: Fieldgate Information

    8 Viewing Information (User Mode) Fieldgate FXA 720 Fieldgate information The information function provides information on the Fieldgate location and hardware. 1 Press ?fåÑçêã~íáçåC`çåÑáÖìê~íáçå?K= The significance of the parameters is in described in the table below. Fig. 8-5: Fieldgate Information view page m~ê~ãÉíÉêë...

  • Page 49: Xml Export

    Fieldgate FXA 720 8 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 50: Other View Functions

    8.6.2 Endress+Hauser function With the " båÇêÉëëHe~ìëÉê " 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. kçíÉ>= · This page can also be called directly via Internet brower by entering the following address: www.products.endress.com/fieldgate...

  • Page 51: Firmware Update

    Fieldgate FXA 720 9 Firmware Update Firmware Update Fieldgate offers you the possibility of updating the firmware of your device or downloading PROFIBUS device identifiers via Internet. The function is activated through the "Service Setup" option in the Administator mode.

  • Page 52: 10 Trouble-Shooting

    Frequently Asked Questions nìÉëíáçå ^åëïÉê Is Master Class attribute • Fieldgate FXA 720 can handle both Master classes without any configurable via OPC and DTM? configuration. If cyclic data exchange is initiated by the application it implicitly becomes a Master Class I.

  • Page 53: 11 Accessories

    Fieldgate FXA 720 11 Accessories 11 Accessories 11.1 E+H power supply units mêçÇìÅí aÉëÅêáéíáçå SXP 100 Standard power supply 5A, 24 VDC Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 54: 12 Appendix

    12 Appendix Fieldgate FXA 720 12 Appendix 12.1 Changing the Internet address (Windows 2000) `~ìíáçå>= ® · For the following instructions under Windows 2000, you require administrator rights. Contact your system administrator. mêçÅÉÇìêÉ 1 Right-click on the desktop icon " jó=kÉíïçêâ=mä~ÅÉë " and select " mêçéÉêíáÉë ".
  • Page 55 3 Now you can enter/change the values and click " lh " to confirm. 4 Start the web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer. 5 Now enter the same address, e.g." NVOKNSUKORPKN " in the address field of your browser. The Fieldgate FXA 720 password window is displayed. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 56: Changing The Internet Address

    L 0 0 - F X A N T x x x - 2 0 - 1 3 - 0 0 - e n - 1 0 2 3 Enter " NVOKNSUKOROKN " in the address field of your browser. The Fieldgate The Fieldgate FXA 720 password window is displayed. . Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 57: 12.3 Troubleshooting On No Connection

    Fieldgate FXA 720 12 Appendix 12.3 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 58: 12.4 Xml Data Elements

    12 Appendix Fieldgate FXA 720 12.4 XML data elements In preparation. Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 59: 13 Technical Data

    Fieldgate FXA 720 13 Technical Data 13 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 during operation: 0.6A (depending on operating mode)
  • Page 60 13 Technical Data Fieldgate FXA 720 Endress+Hauser...
  • Page 61 Fieldgate FXA 720 Index Endress+Hauser...

  • Page 62: Index

    PROFIBUS Setup ......35 Endress+Hauser ......48 PV .
  • Page 64 Tel. 3251188, Fax 3259556 _Éä~êìë q Belorgsintez mçä~åÇ `~å~Ç~ mÜáäáééáåÉë Minsk q Endress+Hauser Polska Sp. z o.o. q Endress+Hauser Ltd. q Endress+Hauser Philippines Inc. Tel. (0172) 263166, Fax (0172) 263111 Warszawy Burlington, Ontario Metro Manila Tel. (022) 7201090, Fax (022) 7201085 Tel.

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