PBIPLUSME
PBIPLUSME
PBIPLUSME
MAR / 12
PBI-PLUS
P B I P L U S ME
smar
www.smar.com
web: www.smar.com/contactus.asp
INDEX
INDEX
SECTION 1 - INSTALATION .................................................................................................................... 1.1
GENERAL.............................................................................................................. 1.1
NETWORK WIRING .............................................................................................. 1.2
WIRING IN BENCH ............................................................................................... 1.3
PBI-PLUS DRIVER INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 1.4
III
User Manual
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Section 1
INSTALATION
General
PBI-PLUS is an advanced communication converter between PROFIBUS PA devices and USB
ports. It is intended to interface PROFIBUS PA devices such as transmitters, controllers, sensors,
actuators, converters, with devices such as PCs, notebooks, netbook or others, using their USB
ports.
PBI-PLUS enable PCs and notebooks to implement high level HMI supplanting dedicated PDA
(programmers). It allows device monitoring, parameterization and configuration. PROFIBUS PA
network management can be implemented by using any FDT frame application. Superior
performance and features can be achieved with PROFIBUSView and AssetView, the PROFIBUS
configurator and asset management system from Smar, respectively.
This interface was designed to be lightweight and rugged at the same time, thus facilitates its use.
PBI-PLUS dimensions can be seen in the Figure 1.1.
1.1
PBI-PLUS
Network Wiring
The interface is connected to the computer through its USB cable and then, connected to the
PROFIBUS PA network through pinch connector. Refer to Figure 1.2. For this case, the side switch
must be in the NETWORK position.
NOTE
NETWORK option disables the power supplied by the interface, since the PROFIBUS channel is
expected to be running and properly powered by the main control system.
1.2
Installation
Figure 1.3 – Wiring diagram showing the PBI interface and PA network connection (e.g
system using DF73 – PROFIBUS DP Controller)
IMPORTANT NOTE RELATED WITH DF95 AND DF97 CONTROLLERS FROM SMAR
Due the fact these controllers have both DP and PA channels embedded, and also due the fact they
already have the PBI-PLUS communication features, is NOT possible to connect this interface in
any of PA channels of these controllers.
Wiring in Bench
For this case, the side switch must be in LOCAL position.
NOTE
The local option enables not only the power through the interface, as well as the necessary
impedance control for communication with the PROFIBUS PA.
1.3
PBI-PLUS
PROFIBUS PA - Device
USB cable
PBI-PLUS – connection
Figure 1.4 – Interface wiring diagram for workstation to the PA device connection
- 1º step: in the first installation screen, select the “Install from a list or specific location (advanced)”
and click in “Advance”. See Figure 1.6.
- 2ª step: in the next screen the user shall point the driver’s folder. After finding it, click in “Next” as
in Figure 1.7.
1.4
Installation
- 3º step: after selecting the right directory, the driver will be installed and a conclusion message will
be displayed. See figure 1.8.
1.5
PBI-PLUS
After finishing this step and in order to proceed with installation, the initial installation message will
be prompted again. No directory will need to be chosen, once the right folder path will be displayed
in the prompted window.
The created virtual serial port will be same to be selected within the software application
(e.g.AssetView, ProfibusView) to allow the communication with PBI-PLUS.
1.6
Section 2
CONFIGURATION
Configuration using PROFIBUSView
1) After initializing PROFIBUSView software, choose "Settings" option. In "Device" combo box, select
the equipment to be configured. Insert the real device address. In the “Profibus Interface” option,
“PBI-PLUS (USB)” item should be set. Choose the communication port (the installed virtual serial
port) and then, choose the communication scheme: “LOCAL” option for bench use or “NETWORK”
option for powered PA channels. Details about those communication types can be seen in the
Chapter 1. Figure 2.1 shows the screen’s configuration detail.
2) After the initial setup done, the PROFIBUSView’s communication between hardware and software is
established. The device can be configured. For more details about the PROFIBUSView software,
please, consult its manual.
2.1
PBI-PLUS
NOTE
Refer to AssetView’s manual for software installation details.
Step 1
Step 2
3) In the previous prompt window shows the topology name given: SMAR_TESTE. See Figure 2.4.
2.2
Configuration
4) Right click in the “My network” icon, choose “Add DTM” and insert the PBI CommDTM. It will work
as a communication gateway between AssetView and the device. Refer to figure 2.5 and figure 2.6
for detailed procedure.
2.3
PBI-PLUS
2.4
Configuration
5) Selecting “PBI” option and then clicking “OK”, it will be prompt a screen where the PBI tag shall be
attributed. See Figure 2.7.
6) After setting the PBI’s TAG, it will appear just below “MyNetwork”. The next step is adding the
device to be configured. To do so, just right click on PBI-PLUS and choose “Add DTM/Block…”
option. See Figure 2.8. Finalize de procedure clicking “OK”. See Figure 2.9.
2.5
PBI-PLUS
7) Once created, the device shall have an attributed TAG. See Figure 2.10. Then, click “OK”. The
device will appear just below the PBI. See Figure 2.11.
2.6
Configuration
8) Then, an offline parameterization in PBI shall be done. Right-click on PBI and choose “Offline
Parameterization” option. See Figure 2.12. Click on “Master Settings” option. It will be prompt a
interface to configured the communication port (“Serial Port” option) to be used. It also be prompt
the communication type (“Interface” option), that it should be set to local (“LOCAL” option) or to
network (“NETWORK” option) depending on the application. See Figure 2.13.
2.7
PBI-PLUS
2.8
Configuration
Finally, set device to online mode, just right-clicking on “Go to online” option. See Figure 2.14. Then,
check if both interface and device TAGs become bold and Italic formatted. See Figure 2.15. If
affirmative, it indicates that device and AssetView communication is operational and ready to be
started, just right-click again on device to select the desired online function. For more details about
AssetView, please, consult its official manual.
2.9
PBI-PLUS
2.10
Configuration
2.11
PBI-PLUS
2.12
Section 3
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Functional Specifications
Via USB 5 Vdc port
Power Supply
Compatívelible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0
Voltage with 12 mA output 14.9 Vdc USB current 5 Vdc x 35 mA
Open Voltage 15.15 Vdc Voltage with 36 mA 13,2 Vdc USB current 5 x 80 mA
Output current – 96 mA USB short current – 142 mA
Communication Standard IEC 1158-2, 31.25 kbits/s for Fieldbus. (Foundation Fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA).
ON – Led indicates the interface is connected to USB port.
Indicator COMM – Led indicates the interface started the communication with the device.
FAIL - Led light when the interface is in local mode and a short-circuit occurs in the device power terminals.
Certifications in It is not certified to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Hazardous Locations
Operation: 0 a 50 °C @ 10 a 90 RH (noncondensing)
Temperature Limit Storage: -30 a 70 °C @ 5 a 90 RH (noncondensing)
PBI-PLUS is a device used to interface the communication between Profibus PA devices and configuration software.
The software used for configuration of the devices is ProfibusView or AssetView from Smar, or any software based
Configuration on FDT/DTM technology. Licenses necessary (Writing license for ProfibusView, or 4-Devices fully operational Demo
license for AssetView SA or/and free comm.DTM for any other FDT/DTM based software).
Processor de 1 GHz
2 GB RAM
5 GB of free disk space
Windows XP 32 bits SP3
Performance Specifications
Electromagnetic
Compatible with IEC61326-1 EMI immunity standard.
Interference Effect
Physical Specifications
Cable With USB connection at the host system side and with retractable claws at the instrumentation side.
Insulation Galvanic insulation between Profibus and USB port.
Material Injected ABS plastic enclosure.
Dimensions 123 x 68 x 30 (mm)
3.1
PBI-PLUS
3.2