What is ProfiTrace?
ProfiTrace is an essential tool for maintenance and troubleshooting and is currently the most powerful mobile analyzer for PROFIBUS networks. Thousands of users benefit daily from this tool. ProfiTrace is easy to use and unites all required elements in one to detect several PROFIBUS faults.
What is Profibus analyzer?
The PROFIBUS Tester 5 BC-700-PB is a powerful diagnostic and troubleshooting tool for testing the cables, measuring the signals and analyzing the communication of PROFIBUS networks. It is battery- powered and provides a graphical display, allowing for quick results when working in stand-alone mode.
How do I troubleshoot Profibus network?
The experts point to these five common problems:
- Terminator. The number one most common problem – the cable ends at a PROFIBUS device connected with a DB9 connector.
- Wrong cable.
- Wrong distance for baud rate.
- Shield continuity through connector.
- PROFIBUS cable installed next to power cable.
- Take the course HERE.
What is Profibus DP?
PROFIBUS DP stands for Decentralized Periphery. The name refers to the I/O connections, which use completely decentralized high-speed serial communication to connect to a central controller.
How do you test a Profibus connector?
Probably the best way to physically check a Profibus cable is to use the Siemens BT200 tester , which will test for Cable A/B breaks , cable A/B being swopped , cable shield breaks and incorrect terminations etc.
What voltage does Profibus use?
3.1 Equipment combinations The reference design of PROFIBUS is based on 5V. In special cases, 3.3V is used when it is installed in a dangerous place. Except in special cases, the PROFIBUS termination resistors are designed with a 5V reference. The advantage of PROFIBUS is that it can be connected to various facilities.
How do I terminate Profibus cables?
A Profibus termination is done by inserting a 220 Ω resistor in each end of the Profibus line. So, you insert a 220 Ω resistor in the first and one in the last station. The reason for using a 220 Ω resistor is that the two 220 Ω resistors are connected parallel to each other.
What is the difference between PROFIBUS PA and DP?
PROFIBUS PA is a variant of PROFIBUS DP that is specially designed for improvement and replacement of conventional systems such as 4-20 mA and HART in process automation. In contrast to PROFIBUS DP, data and power supply are transported over the same two wires and there is an explosion proof option available.
What is PPI and MPI?
I understand that PPI is Point to Point Interface, and MPI is Multi Point Interface.
What voltage does PROFIBUS use?
How do I terminate PROFIBUS cables?