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smartLink HW-DP
Version: EN-012025-1.32
© Softing Industrial Automation GmbH

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  • Page 1 User Guide smartLink HW-DP Version: EN-012025-1.32 © 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.
  • Page 3 ......................22 ......................22 Software installation 3.2.1 ......................24 Prerequisites 3.2.2 ......................24 Changing the IP address of a smartLink HW-DP 3.2.3 ......................26 Setting the IP address of your PC 3.2.4 ......................27 Login to user interface 3.2.5 ......................27 Configuring PROFIBUS 3.2.6...
  • Page 4 Configuring the Thorsis HART-IP FDI Communication Server 4.5.2 ......................72 Managing projects 4.5.3 ......................75 Selecting HART protocol settings 4.5.4 ......................76 Scanning for smartLink HW-DP devices 4.5.5 ......................78 Scanning for HART devices 4.5.6 Connecting to an OPC UA client ......................79 ......................79 Prerequisites 4.6.1...
  • Page 5 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. This document is not warranted to be error-free. The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 6 Support of E+H Netilion and the FieldEdge SGC500 gateway Extended HART-IP Server to additionally provide information of the remote I/O level Provide PROFIBUS network and device statistics over MQTT 1.31 The current version of the smartLink HW-DP does not support Simatic PDM. Chapter Connecting to ABB FIM added.
  • Page 7 Intended use The smartLink HW-DP is designed to be used as a secure access point to PROFIBUS networks. Any other use is deemed non-intended use. CAUTION Do not use this device in hazardous areas! See Section...
  • Page 8 HW-DP - User Guide Technical data Hardware Processor: Intel Cyclone V SoC with dual core ARM Cortex-A9 Status LEDs: PWR, RUN, ERR, BUS Real-Time Clock: Real-time clock with buffering, setting time via browser or by NTP server Interfaces Ethernet: 1 xIEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T, connector RJ4...
  • Page 9 Chapter 2 - About smartLink HW-DP Weight about 430g Power Supply 18 VDC ... 32 VDC; SELV/PELV power supply mandatory, typical input current: 200 mA, maximum input current: 1 A (allowing for in-rush current at switch-on) Typical Power Loss Operating Temperature -40 °C ...
  • Page 10 Note Do not open the housing of the smartLink HW-DP. 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.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 - About smartLink HW-DP LED status indicators smartLink HW-DP has four device status LEDs and two RJ45 connection status LEDs on the front: power supply - refer to next section running - refer to next section error - refer to...
  • Page 12 HW-DP - User Guide 2.7.1 Status LEDs startup phase Meaning LEDs Power Off – check Power supply. Power On - 24V DC power supply is ok. Start up phase (up to 30 seconds). Start up phase finished – check execution mode (normal or factory).
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 - About smartLink HW-DP 2.7.3 Status LEDs – normal mode Meaning LEDs Device running in Normal mode. n.a. n.a. Firmware update is running. n.a. n.a. Device joined PROFIBUS and is online. n.a. Device is configuring for PROFIBUS or Bus error.
  • Page 14 3.1.1 Mounting and dismounting Note Make sure the smartLink HW-DP is mounted in such a way that the power supply can be easily disconnected. Depending on the installation position, the maximum ambient operating temperature may differ. See Section Installation positions for details.
  • Page 15 3.1.2 Connection diagrams The following diagram shows the interfaces of the smartLink HW-DP. The device has one 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port (ETH1) and one PROFIBUS DP port (DP 1) for data communication. The connectors on the top are reserved for the supply voltage and alarm output. The uSD card slot is currently not supported and there deactivated in the current version.
  • Page 16 HW-DP - User Guide Signal Description optional - not in use optional - not in use RxD/TxD-P receive / transmit data (+) CNTR-P control signal to repeater (+) DGND data ground voltage plus (+5Vdc for terminating resistors) optinal - not in use...
  • Page 17 24 V DC power supply Functional earth Ground Note smartLink HW-DP offers reverse polarity protection in the specified DC supply voltage range (see Chapter Technical Data CAUTION The Functional Earth (FE) connection of the device has to be connected at low inductance with the Protective Earth (PE) of the system.
  • Page 18 HW-DP - User Guide 3.1.5 Installation positions The smartLink HW-DP can be mounted horizontally and vertically. Depending on the installation position, different ambient operating temperatures (T ) apply. Minimum distance Provide a minimum distance of 50 mm to the air inlet and air outlet to ensure natural convection.
  • Page 19 Connect your PC running the asset management and network monitoring applications using the Ethernet port. WARNING Installing smartLink HW-DP while your network is in operation may cause data transfer problems if the network is in a poor electrical condition. 3.1.7 Powering up the device Turn on the power supply.
  • Page 20 3.1.8 Resetting the device If your smartLink HW-DP is not responding, is malfunctioning or you simply cannot log on to the device because you have forgotten your login credentials you can restore the original factory conditions, remove the existing user data and clear the device settings by performing a hard reset. Licenses will not be affected by the reset and will remain on the device.
  • Page 21 Release the reset button. The smartLink HW-DP is restarting. Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of your smartLink HW-DP to access the user interface. At this point the user interface indicates that it is running in factory mode.
  • Page 22 3.2.1 Software installation When you install a Softing product for the first time, you will be asked 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 23 Proceed with the installation of the other software packages. ___________ Search and Configure: discovery and IP-Configuration of smartLink HW-DP PROFIdtm: needed for FDT-Applications (i.e. PACTware, ...) to access PROFIBUS slaves smartLink DTM: needed for FDT-Applications (i.e. PACTware, ...) to access HART devices connected to PROFIBUS slaves.
  • Page 24 Changing the IP address of a smartLink HW-DP Before you can operate the connected smartLink HW-DP you will have to change the default IP address of your device so that your PC can communicate with the integrated web server over the Local Area Network.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 - Installation Note You may also change the hostname. However, ensure that you follow hostname specifications RFC 952 and RFC 1123. Enter a dedicated IP address and subnet mask or click Use DHCP to obtain the IP settings from a DHCP server.
  • Page 26 3.2.4 Setting the IP address of your PC If you have not changed the IP address of the smartLink HW-DP as described in the previous Section you will need to configure the IP address of your PC to access the device from your PC.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 - Installation 3.2.5 Login to user interface Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of your smartLink HW-DP. The web-based interface opens with the login page. Note If you can't recall the IP address of your smartLink HW-DP, start the...
  • Page 28 HW-DP - User Guide Working with smartLink HW-DP The following chapter describes how to connect to the smartLink HW-DP user interface and use the tools and technologies of the Asset Management System manage (configure, parameterize, troubleshoot and maintain) field devices on your network. See also the Video tutorial...
  • Page 29 Device type = smartLink HW-DP Host ID This is the ID you will need to request a license. 4.1.2.2 License à Select Information License to view the licenses used by the smartLink HW-DP firmware under an open source license. 4.1.2.3 About à Select Information About to show information about Softing and other useful information.
  • Page 30 HW-DP - User Guide 4.1.3 Settings 4.1.3.1 Network à Select Settings Network to view and change the TCP/IP settings. Note You need to be logged in as Administrator or Maintenance user to change default settings. If you change the settings you must restart the device.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP 4.1.3.2 User accounts In this section you will learn how to change accounts and passwords. As Administrator you can create and delete user accounts and also change passwords. à Select Settings User Accounts.
  • Page 32 Note The user role Diagnostic is not required for daily operations. It is reserved for internal purposes such as troubleshooting. Softing Support may ask you to add a user with this role to obtain more details of your smartLink HW-DP.
  • Page 33 The device comes with pre-installed firmware (factory version) which is maintained and updated to continuously enhance the functionality of the device. To ensure that your smartLink HW-DP is running the latest firmware version check for the latest version on the product website.
  • Page 34 The system performs a firmware file check. The download starts automatically. When the download is completed, the smartLink HW-DP will be rebooted. You will be prompted to log in again to the user interface. When the boot process is completed, the RUN and the PWR LED are green.
  • Page 35 You need to be logged in as administrator Click [OK] to confirm your selection. Your smartLink HW-DP will be restarted with the default settings. License files and IP settings will not be deleted. Note The password is reset to the default password Version EN-012025-1.32...
  • Page 36 Note Ensure that the clock on the smartLink HW-DP is properly set. Otherwise this could result in à the creation or usage of certificates that have already expired. See Settings Time &...
  • Page 37 Browser time (UTC) The time set on the PC. Device time (UTC) The time set on the smartLink HW-DP when you select [Set time from browser]. The device time cannot be set separately. NTP server IP address of a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server used for time synchronization.
  • Page 38 If your smartLink HW-DP has no license or you wish to connect to more than one HART device than you have previously licensed, please contact Softing Support.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP How to activate a license Go to the Softing Industrial website and click the icon in the upper right corner to register yourself or select this My Softing Portal link. When you are registered and logged in you are directed to the My Softing Dashboard.
  • Page 40 HW-DP - User Guide How to install a license Note You will only need a license if you want to access more than one HART device over more than one PROFIBUS remote I/O. To install a license file follow these steps: à...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP End Date The date on which the license expires. Generally all licenses are unlimited. Description Before a license is installed, this field displays the license order number. Status Before a license is installed, the field displays "not installed". When a license has been installed it shows "restart required"...
  • Page 42 HW-DP - User Guide 4.1.4 Diagnosis Note The menu Diagnosis with the exception of the Live List is predominantly intended for Softing support engineers helping you analyze system data. 4.1.4.1 Settings à Select Diagnosis Settings to view the log setting in any user role. To change the settings you must have administration rights.
  • Page 43 à Diagnosis Settings. Note Click [Support Data] to save comprehensive device status information to a file. The information contained in this file may provide Softing Support with valuable information to address and fix potential issues. Parameter Meaning EMERGENCY, ALERT, CRITICAL, Tick the check boxes to set a display filter.
  • Page 44 à Select Diagnosis Threads to view the current state of the threads. The list you will see and the details contained may not be of any use to you but helps Softing support to diagnose device and performance errors. 4.1.4.4 Status à...
  • Page 45 To complete the reassigning process you will have to restart your smartLink HW-DP. After smartLink HW-DP has finished booting, it starts scanning the PROFIBUS network for Remote IOs (RIOs) and displays a list with all active (live) HART devices. The scanning is done automatically in the background at regular intervals.
  • Page 46 HW-DP - User Guide Scan summary: This header sums up the number of detected and licensed HART devices. § device(s) = number of HART devices in the PROFIBUS network § allocated = number of licenses used by a device in the live list §...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP HART table headers explained Column Header Meaning Channel Wiring position on which the HART device is connected to the module. Values are in the range 0 .. <number of module channels > - 1 Long Tag / Message For HART devices with HART revision 6 and later, the Long Tag contained in the device is shown.
  • Page 48 HW-DP - User Guide 4.1.4.6 Capture Note The capture page is only if your are logged in as Diagnostic user. The Capture feature allows you record PROFIBUS remote IO communication data and identify and diagnose communication errors, device malfunctioning and error misconfiguration. If you already have a Diagnostic user account log out as Administrator and log in as Diagnostic user.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP Go to the Softing PROFIBUS Tester product page and download the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite. This software installation is free of charge. Start the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite and open the PROFIBUS capture.rpb file to evaluate the communication data.
  • Page 50 HW-DP - User Guide 4.1.5 PROFIBUS 4.1.5.1 Configuration This section describes how to configure the PROFIBUS bus parameters of the smartLink HW-DP. You need to be logged in as Administrator or Maintenance User. à Select PROFIBUS Configuration. Click the icon to open the PROFIBUS bus parameters window.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP Click [OK] to close the window. Click [Apply Configuration] in the side menu Meaning Actions Import GSD Import GSD device description file to device catalog. Remove all GSDs Deletes all previously imported GSDs.
  • Page 52 The PROFIBUS network can be accessed through multiple clients in parallel. As any parallel access of the same slave may create an undefined state, each Ethernet interface of the smartLink HW-DP can be configured with a designated PROFIBUS device address range. So clients connecting to the network via smartLink HW-DP only see devices which are assigned to the interface they are using.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP 4.1.6 HART IP 4.1.6.1 Settings à Select HART IP Settings to see the current settings. Enter an alternate port number if required. The communication is typically run on the default port 5094. Set the alternate port to use a different port if the default port is already occupied by another protocol.
  • Page 54 GSDs of the field devices and configured the field devices. The smartLink HW-DP has a HART FDI Communication Server to enable communication with as well as configuration and parametrization of HART devices. The FDI Communication Server is automatically started when OPC UA is activated in the settings (Start OPC UA server for).
  • Page 55 Sign Messages sent from smartLink HW-DP or the OPC UA client are signed with the private key of the sender. The receiving entity can validate the origin of the message using the public key of the sending entity. Nevertheless, messages are not encrypted.
  • Page 56 (as a result of a unsuccessful connection attempt from the client application). When an OPC UA client application attempts to open a secure connection to a smartLink HW-DP it submits its client certificate. smartLink HW-DP stores this certificate in the Rejected Client Certificates table (see screenshot above).
  • Page 57 MQTT is a lightweight, publish-subscribe network protocol that transports messages between devices, suitable for transmitting data to the cloud. smartLink HW-DP uses MQTT to sends asset and diagnostics data of PROFIBUS devices. You can connect arbitrary MQTT client applications to process this information.
  • Page 58 Emerson AMS (version 14.1 or later) is installed on your PC. § smartLink HW-DP is properly commissioned (see Chapter Commissioning § Your smartLink HW-DP has sufficient licenses available (see Chapter Licensing § Your Emerson AMS has an Emerson HART-IP license. §...
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP 4.2.1.2 Network configuration à à Click Windows Start AMS Devices Manager About AMS Device Manager to verify, if your AMS version supports HART-IP network components. The following window opens. Scroll down in the drop-down list to see if you can find HART-IP Interface Enabled.
  • Page 60 Click [Install...] and follow the wizard on-screen instructions. 10. Click [Next] in the HART-IP Network Wizard and follow further instructions 11. Enter a unique network name. 12. Enter the IP address of your smartLink HW-DP. Keep the default port 5094. Version EN-012025-1.32...
  • Page 61 13. Click [Add Gateway]. The added gateway is shown with the corresponding IP address. 14. Click [Finish]. Your smartLink HW-DP is now shown as available network component with the name and the corresponding IP address you entered. 15. Click [Close].
  • Page 62 AMS Device Manager AMS Device Manager. The AMS device manager window opens. Right-click your smartLink HW-DP and select Rebuild Hierarchy. Note The PROFIBUS slaves are displayed in AMS DM as Station X where X corresponds to the PROFIBUS address of the PROFIBUS slave. The HART IO modules of the PROFIBUS slaves are displayed in AMS as HART Card X where X corresponds to the slot number of the HART IO module.
  • Page 63 Prerequisites § Your smartLink HW-DP is properly commissioned (see Chapter Commissioning § Your smartLink HW-DP has sufficient licenses available (see Chapter Licensing § An FDT frame application (such as PACTware) is installed. § PROFIdtm is installed (available in the Downloads section of the...
  • Page 64 Select the smartLink HW-DP and click [Add...]. Enter a symbolic name in the new window and click [Next]. Enter a smartLink HW-DP name or IP address or name and click [Next]. If required, change the timeout settings (Timeout for Connect and Max Idle Time).
  • Page 65 If a red cross appears instead, check the network cables and the IP settings of your PC and the smartLink HW-DP. Ensure that the PC and the smartLink HW-DP are on the same IP subnet.
  • Page 66 HW-DP - User Guide Select PROFIdtm DPV1 from the list and confirm with [OK]. The device is displayed in the project view. Note Before starting a topology scan ensure that suitable Device DTMs are installed for the connected PROFIBUS devices.
  • Page 67 Prerequisites § Your smartLink HW-DP is properly commissioned (see Chapter Commissioning § Your smartLink HW-DP has sufficient licenses available (see Chapter Licensing § An FDT frame application (such as PACTware 4.1) is installed. § The latest smartLink DTM is installed is installed.
  • Page 68 To connect the smartLink HW-DP to Netilion you need to go through the FieldEdge SGC500. It is this edge device which permanently connects the field network through the smartLink HW-DP to the Netilion cloud.
  • Page 69 HART-IP communication server to configure, commission, diagnose and maintain your HART field devices via smartLink HW-DP. For more details on how to manage your network assets in FIM see the ABB Ability™ Field Information Manager User Guide.
  • Page 70 HW-DP - User Guide 4.5.2 Configuring the Thorsis HART-IP FDI Communication Server This chapter describes how to set up the Thorsis HART-IP FDI Communication Server to get access to HART devices. Double-click the ABB FIM icon to start the application.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP Click [OK] to continue. The Project Management window appears displaying all existing projects. Click the arrow in the top left corner to return to the main menu. icon Note Repeat Step 2 if the connection to the communication server failed. Make sure you enter a correct IP address, hostname or localhost.
  • Page 72 HW-DP - User Guide 4.5.3 Managing projects This chapter describes how you can create a new project or import an existing network management project in FIM for the connected smartLink HW-DP. 4.5.3.1 Creating a project Click the burger icon in the top left corner.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP Click the arrow in the top left corner to return to the main menu. icon 4.5.3.2 Importing a smartLink HW-DPproject Note Follow the instructions below to import a previously created project. Click the burger Menu icon in the top left corner.
  • Page 74 HW-DP - User Guide Note If the import fails, make sure the project has been created with the correct major and minor version. See the ABB FIM User Guide for more details. When the project file has been successfully imported click [OK].
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP 4.5.4 Selecting HART protocol settings Click the burger icon in the top left corner. Select PROJECTS in the side menu. The following window appears. Select SYNCHRONIZATION in the side menu. Scroll to the bottom of the window.
  • Page 76 Select how you want the HART-IP server to be represented in the FIM topology view (HART channel names). The default is set to the host ID of the smartLink HW-DP unless you have defined a custom long tag in the HART IP Settings.
  • Page 77 When the scan is completed successfully (see the progress bar at the bottom of the screen),the smartLink HW-DP HART-IP server (or multiple servers where available) is shown in the FIM Topology View. The connected HART-IP server is now communicating with the FIM client.
  • Page 78 Wait for the scan to finish. The progress bar shows the scan status in percentage completed. When the scan is completed, click[Results] to show all HART-IP devices. Click [OK] to close the list. Double-click the smartLink HW-DP device tile. A list of all HART-IP devices is shown below the smartLink HW-DP device tile. Version EN-012025-1.32...
  • Page 79 OPC UA server to access and exchange data within an industrial automation system. Note For details on how to connect your smartLink HW-DP with an OPC UA Client see Sections OPC UA PROFIBUS device assignment 4.6.1...
  • Page 80 4.6.2 Data type conversion smartLink HW-DP converts PROFIBUS data types to OPC UA data types. Simple data types like Integer16 are mapped to the corresponding OPC UA data types (Int16). All multi-byte data types are converted from big endianness used by PROFIBUS to little endianness used by OPC UA. More complex, structured data types are split up to multiple OPC UA variables.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP PROFIBUS data type OPC UA variable OPC UA data type conversion name suffix Unsigned8+Unsigned8 _value Byte _status Byte OctetString2+Unsigned8 _value ByteString _status Byte Unsigned16_S _value UInt16 big -> little endian Input >> 2 (zero-padding shift)
  • Page 82 Accessing asset data and process values The following chapter briefly outlines how to access asset data and process values of PROFIBUS devices using the Softing dataFEED OPC UA client. For a detailed description of the PROFIdtm functionality, please read the corresponding dataFEED OPC Suite User Manual.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP You now have established a successful OPC UA connection. Click [OK] to close the window. You will see the established connection in the Configuration Browse window. Note For more information on working the dataFEED OPC UC client, see the...
  • Page 84 Monitor is a web-based tool designed to monitor the health and performance of industrial communication networks. Note For details on how to connect your smartLink HW-DP to the Softing plantPerfect Monitor, see the Section MQTT and the plantPerfect Monitor user...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 - Working with smartLink HW-DP Defining address spaces To use the protocols above, PROFIBUS address spaces have to be defined for each one. Due to the unique nature of each protocol simultaneous read and write requests to the devices can inflict each other.
  • Page 86 HW-DP - User Guide Troubleshooting This chapter describes all status messages generated by the smartLink HW-DP. They are typically show à in the live list (select Diagnosis Live List in the user interface). The table below lists for each status message a possible cause if required an action to solve any related problem.
  • Page 87 Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting Status Possible Cause Solution/Required Action The master station address is The smartLink as C2 Master Assign an unused PROFIBUS occupied by another station. configured with an address which is address to smartLink ( 0 or 2 used by a different slave in the recommended).
  • Page 88 The CE marking indicates conformity with the above standards in a Declaration of Conformity which can be requested from Softing Industrial Automation GmbH. RoHS This product is compliant the Restriction of Hazardous Substances under Directive 2002/95/EC.
  • Page 89 Chapter 7 - Glossary Glossary Abbreviations Definition Asset Management System is the process of operating and maintaining physical network infrastructure assets (devices and components). DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Deutsches Institut für Normung Device Type Manager Decentralized Peripherals Ethernet Explosion protection Field Device Tool Ground General Station Description (a file containing the manufacturer's device data...
  • Page 90 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6 + 49 89 45 656-340 85540 Haar / Germany info.automation@softing.com https://industrial.softing.com...