Read/write station with interbus interface (66 pages)
Summary of Contents for Pepperl+Fuchs LB8 09 Series
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GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* GETTING STARTED Connecting Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* to Siemens PLC (S7-300) via PROFIBUS...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* Contents INTRODUCTION ..........................3 PREPARING FOR CONFIGURATION ....................3 2.1. GSD F ......................... 3 OWNLOADING THE ILES 2.2. PACT .NET....................4 NSTALLING WARE AND ICROSOFT 2.3. (DTM C ) ..................
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* Introduction This document is intended as an aid for commissioning an LB or FB remote I/O station with Unicom com unit LB/FB8X09 (≙ ≙ ≙ ≙ LB8109 or FB8209) or type LB/FB8X05 (≙...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 2.2. Installing PACTware and Microsoft .NET The PACTware FDT container is required for Unicom com units (LB/FB8X09) and type LB/FB8X05 com units. The PACTware installation file can be downloaded from www.pepperl-fuchs.com. Search for the term "pactware"...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 2.3. Installing the Device Drivers (DTM Collection) In addition to the PACTware FDT container, LB/FB 8X09 / LB/FB8X05 Com Units require the correct device drivers (DTM). Visit www.pepperl-fuchs.com again and enter the term "dtm lb/fb"...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* Configuration of the PROFIBUS Master The following sections will describe the parameterization of the PLC, which acts as the master in the current system configuration. The procedure described relates to the use of a Siemens SIMATIC S7- 300.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 3.2. Installing GSD Files Before starting the installation, close the configuration window of the project within the HW Config (see arrow in the graphic below). 1. To install the GSD files, select Options → Install GSD Files in HW Config: Close before starting the installation...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 3.3. Configuring the Remote I/O Station 1. In the HW Config, add your com unit to your project by dragging and dropping it on to the PROFIBUS line. This is located on the right in the folder structure under PROFIBUS-DP →...
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GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 3. Add the modules located on your remote I/O station to the table using the drag and drop function. The modules can be found on the right-hand side in the folder structure below your com unit.
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GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* Various Com Unit Configurations There are various com unit configurations in the Simatic Manager. The selected configuration must correspond with the settings of the cyclic data traffic of the com unit in PACTware.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* Example LB station: Basis station with modules Bus coupler E/A modules Power supply Example of a non-redundant LB remote I/O station in HW Config 3.4. Loading Hardware Data onto the CPU Once the appropriate modules have been added to the remote I/O station in the Simatic Manager, data can be loaded onto the CPU of the PLC.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* Configuration of the PROFIBUS Slave Unicom com units (LB/FB 8X09) and type LB/FB8X05 com units must be parameterized via PACTware. Before carrying out the following instructions, ensure that PACTware and the DTM Collection have been installed correctly (see section 2). The following description relates to PACTware version 4.1.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4.1. Configuration via PROFIBUS Using a PROFIBUS Class 2 Master The following section describes the connection of the PROFIBUS class 2 master (e.g., Softing PROFIusb). Note whether your remote I/O station is an LB or FB system: LB System: Connection Remote I/O System to Siemens SPS via PROFIBUS Configuration via Profibus class 2 master...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4.1.1. Adding an Interface 1. Start PACTware and update the device catalog via F3 → Update Device Catalog. The device catalog may only be updated after the DTM has been installed.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4.1.2. Add a Com Unit on Interface → Disconnect to ensure that the connection to the previously added interface is disconnected. on the Interface and select Add device to add the com unit being used: 3.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4.2. Configuration via Service Bus Using a USB-RS485 Converter The connection of the USB-RS485 converter (e.g. ICPCON i-7561) is shown below. Note whether your remote I/O station is an LB or FB system: LB System: Connection Remote I/O System to Siemens SPS via PROFIBUS Configuration via service bus Connection to USB port of PC...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4.2.1. Adding an Interface 1. Start PACTware and update the device catalog via F3 → Update Device Catalog. The device catalog may only be updated after the DTM has been installed.
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GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4. Set the correct COM port: Set the COM port in accordance with the port from the "Device Manager" and click Save/OK The Device Manager can be opened in Windows via Run → "devmgmt.msc" or alternatively via the control panel.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4.2.2. Add a Com Unit on LB/FB service bus → Disconnect to ensure that the connection to the previously added interface is disconnected. on the LB/FB service bus and select Add device to add the com unit being used: 3.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4.3. Parameterizing Com Units on the com unit to select Additional Functions → Edit application mode parameters. If necessary, uncheck boxes that are already checked and check the "fieldbus address changing supported", "redundancy mode changing supported"...
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GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* Specify the PROFIBUS address of the com unit in the PROFIBUS I tab. In addition, the cyclic data should also be activated in accordance with the functionality of the com unit selected in the PLC: For information on how to determine and change the PROFIBUS...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4.4. Adding and Configuring I/O Modules Once the connection to the com unit has been successfully established, the I/O modules of the remote I/O station can be added in PACTware. on the com unit to select Additional Functions →...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4.5. Configuring I/O Modules (PACTware) At this point, the application-dependent parameters of the I/O modules can already be set. However, it is recommended to first continue with section 4.6.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 4.6. Store Data in the Com Unit When first commissioning the remote I/O station, it is recommended that the line fault detection (LFD) is deactivated to prevent line faults from being displayed for unoccupied channels of the I/O modules.
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GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* Enter the firmware of the com unit and press the button. Then save and store the data again in the com unit The firmware of your com unit is printed on the type plate. E.g.,: LB8109 h0905 ≙...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* Troubleshooting 5.1. Why Does the Plug Icon Not Have a Green Background Even Though the Device Is Connected Properly? The plug icon is green when data is exchanged. As soon as you view the measured value, the plug will have a green background, provided the connection is error-free.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 5.5. Why is the Configuration Faulty? - Diagnostics via PACTware/Simatic Manager Check your configuration for typical errors before carrying out fault diagnostics via PACTware or the Simatic Manager. Typical errors include: Modules configured in the wrong place →...
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GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 2. Select the slave DP configuration (≙ Remote I/O station) and the master DP configuration (≙ PLC) in the diagnostics tab and click on the two read buttons. Selecting the "<>" button to compare the respective configuration strings: Configuration selection After reading: Compare...
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GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* If there is no checkmark, check the station configuration in the HW Config (PLC) and in PACTware. In addition, consult the com unit manual for help.
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 5.5.2. Diagnostics via the Online View in the Simatic Manager In order to be able to make good use of the following online view, the PROFIBUS slave must first be configured (see section 4. Configuration of the PROFIBUS Slave).
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* FAQs 6.1. How Do I Determine the PROFIBUS Address of the Com Unit? When configuring via the service bus interface (e.g., with ICPCON), determination of the PROFIBUS address is generally not relevant. When configuring via PROFIBUS (e.g., with Softing PROFIusb), proceed as follows: on the PROFIdtm DPV1 Interface to establish the connection:...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 6.2. How Do I Change the PROFIBUS Address of the Com Unit? The current PROFIBUS address must be known to be able to change the PROFIBUS address of the com unit when configuring via PROFIBUS (e.g., with Softing PROFIusb).
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 6.3. How Do I Determine the Service Bus Address of the Com Unit? When configuring via PROFIBUS (e.g., with Softing PROFIusb), determination of the service bus address is generally not relevant. When configuring via the service bus interface (e.g., with ICPCON), this is performed as follows: on Service Bus Interface LB/FB Series →...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 6.4. How Do I Change the Service Bus Address of the Com Unit? When configuring via PROFIBUS (e.g., with PROFIusb from Softing), the service bus address is changed as follows: on Com unit →...
GETTING STARTED Integrating Remote I/O Stations with Com Unit LB/FB8X09* / LB/FB8X05* 3. Double-click on the service bus address of the com unit to set the desired service bus address. Double-click 6.5. How Can Values be Simulated? The module must be connected, since the online menu differs from the offline menu. Module →...
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