COMbricks User Manual1 en

Version 3.2.
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User Manual
COMbricks
Monitoring, Networking and Control

PROFIBUS data hub for repeaters and fiber optic modules
Transparent for all PROFIBUS DP protocols
ProfiTrace for monitoring 4 networks
Drives 32 modules (10 communication modules)
Hot swap
Powerful web server
2 GB SD card
100 Mbps Ethernet
12 Mbps PROFIBUS
DIN-rail
IP 20

Version 3.2.0 4 J une 2012
Copyright 2012 PROCENTEC
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

COMbricks is a registered trademark of PROCENTEC. Other products or company names are or may
be registered trademarks and are the property of their respective companies.

Safety Guidelines
This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, as well
as to protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a
warning sign and are marked as follows according to the level of danger:

Draws your attention to important information on
handling the product, a particular part of the documentation
or the correct functioning of the product.

Warning
This device and its components may only be used for the applications described in this manual and
only in connection with devices or components that comply with PROFIBUS and RS 485 interface.
This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored, set up, installed,
operated and maintained as recommended. COMbricks is a CE class A product. In a domestic
environment it may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

Warranty
Warranty is void if you open COMbricks.

Qualified Technicians
Only qualified technicians should be allowed to install and work with this equipment. Qualified
technicians are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, to ground, to tag circuits and
systems in accordance with established safety practices and standards. It is recommended that the
technicians carry a Certified PROFIBUS Installer or Certified PROFIBUS Engineer certificate.

Disclaimer of Liability
We have checked the contents of this manual as much as possible. Since deviations cannot be
precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the content in this manual is
reviewed regularly and necessary corrections will be included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for
improvements are welcome.

PROCENTEC
Turfschipper 41
2292 JC WATERINGEN
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31-174-671800
Fax: +31-174-671801
Email: info@procentec.com
Web: www.procentec.com

COMbricks User Manual

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User Manual
COMbricks
Monitoring, Networking and Control

PROFIBUS data hub for repeaters and fiber optic modules
Transparent for all PROFIBUS DP protocols
ProfiTrace for monitoring 4 networks
Drives 32 modules (10 communication modules)
Hot swap
Powerful web server
2 GB SD card
100 Mbps Ethernet
12 Mbps PROFIBUS
DIN-rail
IP 20


_______________________________________________
Copyright 2012 PROCENTEC
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

COMbricks is a registered trademark of PROCENTEC. Other products or company names are or may
be registered trademarks and are the property of their respective companies.

Safety Guidelines
This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, as well
as to protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a
warning sign and are marked as follows according to the level of danger:

Draws your attention to important information on
handling the product, a particular part of the documentation
or the correct functioning of the product.

Warning
This device and its components may only be used for the applications described in this manual and
only in connection with devices or components that comply with PROFIBUS and RS 485 interface.
This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored, set up, installed,
operated and maintained as recommended. COMbricks is a CE class A product. In a domestic
environment it may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

Warranty
Warranty is void if you open COMbricks.

Qualified Technicians
Only qualified technicians should be allowed to install and work with this equipment. Qualified
technicians are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, to ground, to tag circuits and
systems in accordance with established safety practices and standards. It is recommended that the
technicians carry a Certified PROFIBUS Installer or Certified PROFIBUS Engineer certificate.

Disclaimer of Liability
We have checked the contents of this manual as much as possible. Since deviations cannot be
precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the content in this manual is
reviewed regularly and necessary corrections will be included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for
improvements are welcome.

PROCENTEC
Turfschipper 41
2292 JC WATERINGEN
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31-174-671800
Fax: +31-174-671801
Web: www.procentec.com


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Important Information
Purpose of the Manual
This user manual provides information how to work with COMbricks.

Recycling and Disposal
The parts of the COMbricks can be recycled. For further information about environment-friendly
recycling and the procedure for disposing of your old equipment, please contact:

PROCENTEC
Turfschipper 41
2292 J C WATERINGEN
The Netherlands

Tel.: +31-174-671800
Fax: +31-174-671801

Document Updates
You can obtain constantly updated information on PROCENTEC products on the Internet at
www.procentec.com
You can also contact PROCENTEC Customer Support:
By phone at +31-174-671800
By fax at +31-174-671801
By email at support@procentec.com


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Contents
Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 4
1 Product description .................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Application areas ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Product features ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.4 Modular PROFIBUS repeaters ...................................................................................................... 9
1.4.1 Redundancy .................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.2 Comparison between ProfiHub and COMbricks ............................................................. 11
1.4.3 Typical applications ......................................................................................................... 11
1.5 ProfiTrace OE - Remote monitoring in a web browser ............................................................... 12
1.5.1 Web server ...................................................................................................................... 12
1.5.2 Email ................................................................................................................................ 13
1.5.3 Device location detection ................................................................................................ 13
1.5.4 Comparison between COMbricks and ProfiTrace 2 ........................................................ 13
1.5.5 Offshore applications ....................................................................................................... 14
1.5.6 Mining applications .......................................................................................................... 15
1.5.7 Other applications............................................................................................................ 15
1.6 Output control .............................................................................................................................. 16
1.7 CommDTM .................................................................................................................................. 17
2 Quick start .................................................................................................................................. 18
2.1 Quick start checklist .................................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Prepare the backplane ................................................................................................................ 19
2.3 Insert modules ............................................................................................................................. 19
2.4 Configure the repeater modules .................................................................................................. 19
2.5 Wire the repeater modules .......................................................................................................... 19
2.6 Power the Head Station .............................................................................................................. 19
2.7 Customizing the IP number through the web server ................................................................... 19
2.8 Customizing the IP number through the Discovery Tool............................................................. 21
2.9 Checking the modules and the administrative info in the web server ......................................... 22
2.10 Testing ProfiTrace OE on the PROFIBUS installation ................................................................ 23
2.11 Resetting the Head Station ......................................................................................................... 24
3 Installation instructions ............................................................................................................ 25
3.1 Location ....................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2 Position ........................................................................................................................................ 25
3.3 Mounting and un-mounting backplane units ............................................................................... 25
3.4 Adding backplane units ............................................................................................................... 26
3.5 Detaching backplane units .......................................................................................................... 27
3.6 Inserting modules ........................................................................................................................ 28
3.7 Removing modules ...................................................................................................................... 29
3.8 Wiring Ethernet ............................................................................................................................ 30
3.9 Power Supply .............................................................................................................................. 31
3.9.1 Procedure ........................................................................................................................ 31
3.9.2 Testing and commissioning ............................................................................................. 31
3.10 Configuring repeaters modules ................................................................................................... 33
3.10.1 Customizing the PROFIBUS network (NW0/NW1) ......................................................... 33
3.10.2 Redundancy (RED) ......................................................................................................... 33
3.10.3 Hardware or software settings (H/S) ............................................................................... 34


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3.11 Wiring repeater modules ............................................................................................................. 35
3.11.1 Screw terminals ............................................................................................................... 35
3.11.2 DB9 connector ................................................................................................................. 36
3.11.3 Testing and commissioning ............................................................................................. 36
4 Web server ................................................................................................................................. 37
4.1 Status .......................................................................................................................................... 38
4.2 Channel list .................................................................................................................................. 40
4.3 System log ................................................................................................................................... 41
4.4 General configuration .................................................................................................................. 42
4.5 Network configuration ................................................................................................................. 43
4.6 Output Control ............................................................................................................................. 44
4.7 Password setup and login ........................................................................................................... 45
4.7.1 Access rights ................................................................................................................... 45
4.7.2 Password best practice ................................................................................................... 46
4.7.3 External protocols ............................................................................................................ 47
4.7.4 Clearing password(s) ...................................................................................................... 47
4.8 License update ............................................................................................................................ 48
4.9 Document download page .......................................................................................................... 49
4.10 Email account config ................................................................................................................... 50
4.10.1 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 51
5 ProfiTrace OE ............................................................................................................................ 52
5.1 Live List ....................................................................................................................................... 52
5.1.1 Updating the GSD file library ........................................................................................... 53
5.2 Statistics ...................................................................................................................................... 54
5.3 Message recording ...................................................................................................................... 55
5.4 Event configuration...................................................................................................................... 56
5.5 Oscilloscope images ................................................................................................................... 57
5.6 Bar graph ..................................................................................................................................... 58
5.7 Streaming with ProfiTrace 2 ........................................................................................................ 59
5.8 Summary of Statistics and Events .............................................................................................. 61
6 Head Station 1A/1B/1C ............................................................................................................. 63
6.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 63
6.2 Relay contact ............................................................................................................................... 64
6.3 Audio jack .................................................................................................................................... 66
6.4 SD card ....................................................................................................................................... 64
6.4.1 Inserting/replacing the SD card ....................................................................................... 64
6.4.2 Life cycle of the SD card ................................................................................................. 65
6.4.3 Directories and files ......................................................................................................... 65
6.5 Switch navigation of the Head Station 1A/1B/1C ........................................................................ 67
6.6 LEDs on the Head Station ........................................................................................................... 68
7 Repeater modules (RS 485) ...................................................................................................... 70
7.1 Multiple channels per module ..................................................................................................... 71
7.2 Channel structure ........................................................................................................................ 71
7.3 EMC barrier ................................................................................................................................. 72
7.4 Grounding system ....................................................................................................................... 73
7.5 Baudrate detection ...................................................................................................................... 73
7.6 PROFIBUS DP cable lengths ...................................................................................................... 73
7.7 PROFIBUS DP cable specifications ............................................................................................ 74
7.8 PROFIBUS DP cable types ......................................................................................................... 74
7.9 Redundancy ................................................................................................................................ 75


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7.10 Mixing with other repeaters ......................................................................................................... 76
7.11 LEDs of the repeater module ...................................................................................................... 77
8 Fiber optic module (FO) ............................................................................................................ 78
8.1 Topologies ................................................................................................................................... 78
8.1.1 Bus topology with COMbricks ......................................................................................... 79
8.1.2 Star/Hub topology with COMbricks ................................................................................. 79
8.2 Delay time ................................................................................................................................... 79
8.3 Baudrate detection ...................................................................................................................... 80
9 Firmware updates ...................................................................................................................... 81
10 Tips and Tricks .......................................................................................................................... 83
10.1 Ident Number lookup ................................................................................................................... 83
10.2 Solution for secured email connections ...................................................................................... 83
10.3 IP address adjustment tool .......................................................................................................... 83
10.4 Free Wi-Fi channel detector ........................................................................................................ 83
10.5 Some SNMP tools ....................................................................................................................... 83

11 Technical Data - COMbricks in general .................................................................................. 84
12 Technical Data - Head Station 1A/1B/1C ................................................................................. 85
13 Technical Data - SCOPE Repeater (101-201210) .................................................................... 87
14 Technical Data - 2 Channel Repeater (101-201102) ............................................................... 89
15 Technical Data - 1 Channel Repeater (101-201101) ............................................................... 91
16 Technical Data - Fiber Optic Module (101-201510) ................................................................ 93
17 Technical Data - 4 CH Relay Module (101-210210) ................................................................ 95
18 Technical Data - 8 CH D-out Module (101-210110) ................................................................. 96

19 Frequently asked questions / FAQ .......................................................................................... 97
20 Sales offices and distributors ................................................................................................ 100
21 Products and spare parts ....................................................................................................... 103
22 Glossary ................................................................................................................................... 106
23 About PROCENTEC ................................................................................................................ 111
24 Certificates ............................................................................................................................... 112


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25 Revision history ...................................................................................................................... 117
26 Next versions ........................................................................................................................... 118
27 Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 119


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1 Product description
1.1 Introduction
COMbricks - The first PROFIBUS and
PROFINET-based automation system that
unites network components, permanent
monitoring with ProfiTrace and remote I/O.

COMbricks is a modular system that allows a mix
of automation components on a backplane.
Repeater modules can be inserted next to a
PROFIBUS slave and at the same time, in a web
browser over Ethernet, the condition of the
installation can be remotely inspected with
ProfiTrace OE.
1.2 Application areas
Remote maintenance station with ProfiTrace OE
Modular repeater backbone with hot swap
Transparent data hub (repeaters, fiber optic, RS 485-IS, DP slave, etc.)
1.3 Product features
Drives 32 modules (10 high-speed modules)
Wide range of modules available
Hot swap and extendible
Powerful web server
ProfiTrace OE for monitoring 4 networks
DIN-rail mounting
IP 20


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1.4 Modular PROFIBUS repeaters
The current trend with PROFIBUS projects is to use segmentation with repeaters, fiber optic and
ProfiHubs to bridge the common faults of the end-user concerning his cabling difficulties. COMbricks
adds another important element; the creation of modular and random repeater hubs that can be
maintained remotely with a permanent internal ProfiTrace (see Fig. 1).

COMbricks is based on a backplane into which 10 hot swap repeater modules with 2 channels each
can be inserted (20 galvanic isolated transparent segments). Every channel can handle 31 devices
and maximum 1200 m cable length (depends on the baudrate). Fig. 2 illustrates some configurations.

Each channel has a fail safe circuit which ensures that the remainder of the PROFIBUS network
continues to operate correctly and that the availability of the installation remains optimal.

The connection of the bus cable allows for a high degree of flexibility as the repeater modules contain
both a 9-pin and screw connector.

It is possible to dynamically exchange equipment during operation. COMbricks is ideal for flow meters,
pH analysers, actuators, drives and especially motor control centres that make use of drawer systems.

Fig. 1 - Latest trend in segmentation
ProfiHubs Standardrepeaters
1Meterruleproblems
Terminationproblems
Powersupplyoverload
Costsandinstallationtime
5fixedchannels
RS485only
Noassetmanagement
Singlepowersupply
COMbricks
ProfiTraceOE
Modularandhotswap
ProfiTraceoverEthernet
Busredundancy
DTM,OPC,SNMP,HTTP


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1.4.1 Redundancy
The bus redundancy technology of the repeater modules is very advanced. A redundant system can
be built using 10 parallel cables. This architecture provides extremely high availability. Most suppliers
only allow 2 cables (see Fig. 3).

Fig. 2 - Repeater configuration examples
redundantchannels
Maximum10redundantchannels
Fig. 3 - Redundancy configuration example
1channelrepeaters
2segments
3segments
Mixof1channeland
2channelrepeaters
2segments
Maximum10modules(2channelrepeaters)
20segments


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1.4.2 Comparison between ProfiHub and COMbricks
ProfiHub A5 and B5
(simple)
COMbricks
(flexible and high-tech)
- One component
- PROFIBUS
- RS 485 only
- Easy installation
- IP 65 version
- Low cost

- Modular
- Multi interface
- Multi network
- ProfiTrace OE
- Asset management
- Light weight

1.4.3 Typical applications
Repeaters with permanent ProfiTrace
Removable drives and motors
Star, tree and bus structured networks
Motor control centers (drawers)
Redundancy for high availability
EMC vulnerable applications
Spur lines
Isolator for sensitive devices


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1.5 ProfiTrace OE - Remote monitoring in a web browser
Permanent and simultaneous monitoring of 4 PROFIBUS networks is a powerful feature of
COMbricks. Global projects and a shortage of (qualified) technical staff members are causing
significant capacity problems. COMbricks offers a solution by remotely monitoring PROFIBUS
installations over the Internet and alerting the user by email.

The user can simply connect surrounding PROFIBUS networks and every network can be set at a
unique baudrate. The modular technology of COMbricks enables the network to be monitored when
multiple repeater modules are installed. All transparent messages from the backplane are constantly
analysed.

10 Repeater modules with 2 channels each (20 galvanic isolated segments in total) can be inserted
into the backplane. Using DIP switches or the web server, repeater modules can be assigned to a
network group, which ensures isolated communication from the repeaters that are assigned to
different networks.
1.5.1 Web server
A web server with a ProfiTrace shell visualizes the information in an understandable format
(ProfiTrace OE). Because of the web browser, additional software is NOT required and a constant
connection with a PC to the COMbricks is NOT necessary.

The monitoring and logging is performed by the repeater modules which are inserted in the backplane.
COMbricks is the first system that has integrated the busmonitor in the network components.
Deploying COMbricks repeaters for regular automation means an automatic availability of ProfiTrace
OE.

Monitoring4networks
Monitoring4networks
Monitoring4networks
Worldwideaccess
toanyCOMbricks


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1.5.2 Email
Email messages provide real-time alerts should faults be detected in the PROFIBUS communication.
These can be relatively easy to set up with the web server.
1.5.3 Device location detection
A brand new functionality within ProfiTrace OE is the device location detection. It gives a detailed
overview on which repeater channel (segment) the devices are installed.
1.5.4 Comparison between COMbricks and ProfiTrace 2
The application area for COMbricks (ProfiTrace OE) compared to ProfiTrace 2 is completely different.
ProfiTrace OE should be seen as a watchdog and ProfiTrace 2 as the mobile analyzer to do on-site
work.

ProfiTrace 2
(troubleshooting on-site)
COMbricks
(watchdog)
- USB (power supply)
- Mobile
- Software

- C1 Master
- Triggers and filters
- Large file recording
- Reporting
- Fast

- Ethernet / Internet
- Permanent installation
- Web server

- Multi network monitor
- Multi access
- Email and Log


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1.5.5 Offshore applications
With satellite internet offshore PROFIBUS networks can be remotely monitored. Emails can inform the
mainland about the status of the installation.

These applications simplify maintenance and eliminate the hassle to fly an expert over to fix a possible
problem.

On the LAN local technicians can also monitor the networks.

Fig. 4 - Offshore applications


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1.5.6 Mining applications
Because of the depth, gasses and inaccessible areas, COMbricks is required to keep the control room
and the experts on a distance to monitor the PROFIBUS installations.

Multiple WLAN routers can bring Ethernet up to the surface.

With DTM technology the devices can also be diagnosed and parameterized.

1.5.7 Other applications
Cross border installations
Traffic control installations
Water treatment
Long commissioning and test cycles
High availability networks
24-7 service contracts
Robot cells

Fig. 5 - Mining applications


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1.6 Output control
Relay- and digital output modules can be configured to respond directly to bus problems like; bus
voltage too low, retries, syncs, master lost, diagnostics, etc.

This offers a multitude of applications to directly and independently act on the machinery when the bus
communication becomes unreliable. Especially when safety, human lives or the environment are at
stake.

Power switches, hold switches, indicators, backup systems and LED towers are a few examples of
machine parts that can be hooked up to the relays. COMbricks is the only monitoring product that has
the capability to respond directly on the hardware with multiple relays.

- The Head Station already contains 1 relay.
- The relays can also be configured to be switched manually or on time.

24 55 83 4
2 3
Segment2
Segment1
Powerswitches,Holdswitches,
Indicators,Backupsystems,
DeviceI/O,Doors,
LEDtowers,etc.
Retries
Syncs
Busvoltagelow
Lost
Diagnostics
Repeaters I/O
Fig. 6 - Output control


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1.7 CommDTM
The FREE COMbricks CommDTM offers FDT 1.2 based asset management tools a powerful Ethernet
pass through to access PROFIBUS devices which are connected behind COMbricks repeater
modules.

The internal DP-V1 class 2 masters are able to drive 2 out of 4 networks divided over the repeater
modules. When a network connection is closed, the user can enter another network. The 2 active
networks are managed by 1 or 2 PC Ethernet connections.

The CommDTM provides the same auto baudrate detection facilities as the famous ProfiCaptain. It
detects all busparameters before it goes online. A free master address is also advised.

CommDTM
CommDTM
DeviceDTM
PROFIBUSDP
DeviceDTM
PROFIBUSPA
FDTApplications ProfiTraceOE
Fig. 7 - CommDTM structure


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2 Quick start
2.1 Quick start checklist
This checklist lists all the steps to a quick usage of COMbricks.

STEP 1: Provide the Head Station with the latest firmware. . (7)

STEP 2: Prepare the backplane with the amount of required backplane units. (2.2)

STEP 3: Click the assembled backplane on the DIN-rail. (2.2)

STEP 4: Insert the Head Station in the most left slot. (2.3)

STEP 5: Insert the other modules in the remaining slots. (2.3)

STEP 6: Configure the repeater modules to their appropriate networks. (2.4)

STEP 7: Wire the repeater modules with PROFIBUS cables. (2.5)

STEP 8: Power the Head Station. (2.6)

COMbricks units with Head Stations type 1A are now operational and no further steps have to be
taken. For type 1B and 1C Head Stations proceed with the next steps.

STEP 9: Insert an Ethernet cable in the Head Station.

STEP 10: Set the IP address to the required value. (2.7 +2.8)

COMbricks units with Head Stations type 1B and 1C are now operational, ProfiTrace OE is
autonomously logging PROFIBUS events. After these basic steps COMbricks can be further
configured through the web server.

STEP 11: Checking the modules and administrative info in the web server. (2.9)

STEP 12: Testing ProfiTrace OE on the PROFIBUS installation. (2.10)


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2.2 Prepare the backplane
Click the fixed backplane on the DIN-rail and add additional backplane units to the right side if required
(see Paragraph 3.3 and 3.4).
2.3 Insert modules
Insert the required modules in the slots of the fixed backplane (see Paragraph 3.6). The Head Station
with the red front plate should be placed in the most left slot (with the large connector). The other
modules in the remaining slots. The slots have a polarity and can only be inserted one way.
2.4 Configure the repeater modules
Configure the repeater modules to their appropriate networks. This can be done with the dipswitches
located at the front of the module (see Paragraph 3.10.1).
2.5 Wire the repeater modules
Connect the PROFIBUS cables to the repeater modules (see Paragraph 3.11).
2.6 Power the Head Station
Provide a 24 VDC power supply to the Head Station through one of its 2 power connectors (see
Paragraph 3.8).
2.7 Customizing the IP number through the web server
The default IP address of the Head Station is 192.168.1.254. Follow the steps below to customize the
IP address of the Head Station:

STEP 1: Insert an Ethernet cable in the Head Station which is connected to the enterprise LAN
or directly to the PC.

STEP 2: Make sure the IP address of your PC is on the same subnet as the switch
(192.168.1.xxx).

STEP 3: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.254 in the address field. This is the
default IP address of the COMbricks.

STEP 4: The web server of the COMbricks will appear.

STEP 5: Click in the menu on the left on "IP config".

STEP 6: Update the IP settings and confirm it by clicking on "Save" (see Fig. 8).

STEP 7: The web page will now reload with the new IP address.


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The Notification link name is included in the event emails so that the user can directly jump to the
specific COMbricks unit without knowing its local IP number. An example is: www.boiler5.oag.com.
The router of the network or the internet server has to reroute this name to an IP number.

Fig. 8 - Customizing the IP address in the web server


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2.8 Customizing the IP number through the Discovery Tool
The COMbricks Discovery Tool can be downloaded from www.combricks.com.

After start-up all the available COMbricks units can be discovered and directly customized with the
required IP address (see Fig. 9).

The Discovery Tool works on an enterprise LAN, WLAN and with a direct cable between COMbricks
and PC.

If you are not sure which COMbricks you are customizing, the LEDs can be flashed with a button in
the Discovery tool (flashing). A couple of seconds the LEDs will blink to give the user a visual
confirmation.

It is recommended to have only one Ethernet connection active (only wireless or only wired).
In some cases the Discovery tool does not list all the COMbricks units when multiple
Ethernet connections are active.

Fig. 9 - COMbricks Discovery tool


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2.9 Checking the modules and the administrative info in the web server
After customizing the IP address, the modules can be checked in the web server. Click on "Status" to
see an overview of the available modules and their respective description +version numbers (see Fig.
10).

Modules can be inserted and removed during operation. A change in hardware should be directly
visible in the Status screen.

On the top of the screen the administrative info is also visible (see Fig. 10). If the administrative
information has to be altered, it can be done by clicking on "General config".

On the bottom of the screen the connected clients with this COMbricks are visible.

Fig. 10 - Overview of the available modules


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2.10 Testing ProfiTrace OE on the PROFIBUS installation
When the repeaters are wired to the PROFIBUS installation, ProfiTrace OE can be tested in the web
server.

Click on "Live List" and the respective networks. A Live List with devices should appear (see Fig. 11).

See Chapter 5 for more information how to use ProfiTrace OE.

Fig. 11 - ProfiTrace OE Live List


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2.11 Resetting the Head Station
By means of the "Menu Nav" switch on the front of the Head Station (see Fig. 12), COMbricks can be
reset, warm started or loaded with configuration data. Please follow the procedure described in
Paragraph 6.5.

The following selections are possible:

Read settings from SD card
Save settings on SD card
Clear password
Reset to factory defaults
Warm start

Fig. 12 - Menu switch


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3 Installation instructions
3.1 Location
COMbricks can be installed everywhere in a non-hazardous area that complies with IP 20 (DIN 40
050) and the specified temperature range of 0..60
o
Celsius.
3.2 Position
COMbricks can be installed in every position, but it is recommended to install it with the cables
pointing down. In this position it is also easier to read the status LEDs.
3.3 Mounting and un-mounting backplane units
The backplane of the COMbricks has to be mounted on 35 mm DIN-rail with a minimum width of 50
mm to fit a fixed backplane for 2 Modules.

Fig. 13 illustrates how to mount and dismount the backplane on and from the DIN-rail. For the un-
mounting an appropriate screwdriver is required.

Fig. 13 - Mounting (pull-down +push) Un-mounting (click tap +pull)


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3.4 Adding backplane units
The additional backplane units as described in Paragraph 3.3. To merge them remove the plastic
covers on the side of the backplane units that have to be merged. Push both backplane units together
until no more movement is possible (see Fig. 14).

Fig. 14 - Adding backplane units


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3.5 Detaching backplane units
Detaching backplane units is a delicate procedure that should be done according the
description below and Fig. 15 in order to prevent damages.

STEP 1: Push with a screwdriver the top arm down and pull delicately the top of the backplane
unit that has to be removed. The arm should now be "free".

STEP 2: Push with a screwdriver the bottom arm down and pull delicately the bottom of the
backplane that has to be removed. The arm should now be "free".

STEP 3: Pull the backplane unit from the section that remains.

Fig. 15 - Detaching backplane units


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3.6 Inserting modules
Push the modules in the slots of the backplane (see Fig. 16).

The Head Station (with the red front plate) should be placed in the most left slot (with the largest
connector) and the other modules in the remaining slots.

When the modules are inserted the correct way, a sharp clicking sound should be heard during the
push.

Modules can be inserted during operation.

The slots have a polarity and fit only one way.

Fig. 16 - Inserting modules


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3.7 Removing modules
To remove a module press the keys on both sides of the module (this has to be done with 2 hands).
When both keys are pressed, pull the module out of the slot (see Fig. 17).

Modules can be removed during operation.

1 Slot between 2 modules can remain empty when modules
are removed during operation. Modules at the end of the
backplane can always be removed (1-by-1).

Fig. 17 - Removing modules


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3.8 Wiring Ethernet
The Ethernet connector is located on the top-side of the Head Station. The connector contains LEDs
that indicate linkup and reception of data.

It's recommended to use a cable/RJ 45 plug with grounding/foil due to the nature of the industrial
applications.

The Ethernet interface complies with the standard Ethernet guidelines. The maximum cable length
from COMbricks to switch/device is maximum 100 m.

The MAC address is printed on the side of the Head Station.

Fig. 18 - Wiring Ethernet


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3.9 Power Supply
The Head Station contains two 3-pin screw type power connectors on the side. If power redundancy is
NOT required, either one can be used.

The layout is as follows (when the wires are pointing down):
1 =- (left)
2 =+ (middle)
3 =SH (right)

The power supply has to comply with the following specifications:
Voltage: 10.8 .. 26.4 VDC
Current: Min. 800 mA
Wire diameter: < 2.5 mm
2

3.9.1 Procedure
To connect the 24 VDC supply to the 3-pin screw-type terminal, proceed as follows:

STEP 1: Strip the insulation of the conductors of the 24 VDC power supply.

STEP 2: Secure the conductors in the screw-type terminal.

STEP 3: Insert the entire connector block in the power socket (see Fig. 19).

To connect the power supply a 3 mm screwdriver is required.
3.9.2 Testing and commissioning
If the power is switched ON it can be diagnosed by the following indicator procedure:

All LEDs on the Head Station should be shortly ON.
The RDY LED should be shortly Blinking.
The SD LED should be ON (if an SD card is inserted).
The RDY LED should be ON (also on other inserted Modules).


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Fig. 19 - Head Station power supply


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3.10 Configuring repeaters modules
The repeaters can be configured by the dipswitches located at the front of the module or the web
server.
3.10.1 Customizing the PROFIBUS network (NW0/NW1)
Set these dipswitches to following positions to customize a channel for a specific PROFIBUS network.

NW0 NW1 Network
LEFT LEFT 1
RIGHT LEFT 2
LEFT RIGHT 3
RIGHT RIGHT 4

When software settings are preferred these dipswitches do not have to be set.

3.10.2 Redundancy (RED)
Set this dipswitch to enable the redundancy group for the channel.

RED Redundancy
LEFT OFF
RIGHT ON

When software settings are preferred this dipswitch does not have to be set.


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3.10.3 Hardware or software settings (H/S)
Set this switch to enable hardware (dipswitches) or software settings.

H/S Settings
LEFT Hardware
RIGHT Software

When software is enabled, all switch settings
are overruled. The settings are saved in the internal
memory of the Head Station.

Dipswitchesorweb
serversettings
Redundancyforthe
currentnetwork
Network1:NW0=L,NW1=L
Network2:NW0=R,NW1=L
Network3:NW0=L,NW1=R
Network4:NW0=R,NW1=R
Channel1and
Channel2
Channel2and
Channel1
Communication
erroronChannelx
TerminationON
onChannelx
Datareceivedon
Channelx
RepeaterModule
status
Fig. 20 - Dipswitches and LEDs of the repeaters


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3.11 Wiring repeater modules
The PROFIBUS cable should be wired to the repeaters according the PROFIBUS guidelines with
suitable cable for the application you are using.

Regular and SCOPE repeater modules are equipped with screw terminals and a DB9 connector for
the bus connection. Both are linked with each other, but it is not recommended to use them both
1
.

Fig. 21 illustrates 4 recommended connection topologies for the repeater modules.

3.11.1 Screw terminals
- With a 1 channel repeater module, the channel is marked CH1.
- With a 2 channel repeater module, the channels are marked CH1 and CH2.

The channels (CHx) have 2 screw terminals (IN and OUT) for the bus connection and a termination
switch.

1
Because of the PROFIBUS spur lines limitations it is not recommended to use the screw terminal
simultaneously with the DB9 connector.
Fig. 21 - Repeater connection topologies


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When the repeater module is the last on the segment, the cable should be wired to IN and the
termination should be set to ON (see Fig. 21 - configuration A).
Only in configuration A the on-board termination should be set to ON. In configurations B the repeater
module is in the middle of the segment (OFF).

Pin layout of the screw terminals
Pin A: Green wire
Pin B: Red wire
Pin SH: Cable shielding OR
Pin I: Cable shielding
3.11.2 DB9 connector
The bottom channel (CH1) is additionally equipped with a DB9 connector to offer an alternative
connector for standard 9-pin PROFIBUS plugs (1-on-1 with the screw terminals).

When the DB9 connector is utilized and located at the end of the segment, it is recommended to use
the termination on the DB9 connector and NOT on the repeater module (see Fig. 21 - configuration
C)
2

To connect the PROFIBUS cable to the repeater
modules (screw terminals) a 2.5 mm screwdriver (max. 0.4 mm)
is required.

3.11.3 Testing and commissioning
If the channel recognizes valid PROFIBUS messages from 1 or more connected devices, the RX LED
of this channel should be blinking and ER should be OFF.

When the termination of a specific channels is set to ON, the SWx LED should be ON.

2
The plug is the best place to activate the termination! When you remove the device from the bus you
still have the termination in the plug which is attached to the bus cable. Maybe the 5V power is gone
(which is always required), but better this than nothing at all.


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4 Web server
To access the web server of COMbricks, open your web browser and enter the IP address that
has been setup (after purchase or reset the default IP address is 192.168.1.254). In the Discovery
Tool there is also a direct link to the web server with the default Windows browser.

If the User password has been setup a screen will appear to login first in order to access the
web server. If only the Administrator password has been setup it is not necessary to login to
directly, but when settings are altered you must be logged in (See Paragraph 4.7).

Some web pages described in this manual
are only accessible with certain Head Station
types, licenses or firmware versions.

After the web page has been loaded, the pages of the web server can be visited by clicking on the
items in the menu on the left side of the screen. The next paragraphs will explain the primary web
server pages.

The web server can handle 20 simultaneous client
connections. When all 20 are utilized, the connection
with the COMbricks could become relatively slow.

Web browsers have to comply with at least the following versions:
- Firefox 2.0 (24 October 2006)
- Internet Explorer 6.0 (27 Augustus 2001)
- Google Chrome 1.0 (24 April 2009)


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4.1 Status

Head Stations: 1A, 1B, 1C
Firmware: V1.140 and higher
Login: User or Administrator

The 'Status' screen is the first web page that appears when the web server is accessed . This page
gives an overview of the available modules and their respective description +version numbers (see
Fig. 22).

Modules can be inserted and removed during operation. Changes in hardware should be directly
visible in the Status screen.

The 'User message' with custom messages/info is also displayed here (see Fig. 22).

On the top of the screen the network and site info can be inspected (see Fig. 22).

On the bottom of the screen the connected clients with this COMbricks are visible (see Fig. 22).

Some advanced modules offer their specific status screen. Click on the link (name in the module
column) and the respective web page will be displayed (see Fig. 23).

Fig. 22 - Status screen


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Fig. 23 - Example of a module status


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4.2 Channel list


A helpful utility is the Channel list. This page visualizes a graphical overview of all devices in the
network and behind which network module they are connected. It is almost comparable with a logical
topology scan (see Fig. 24).

Fig. 24 - Channel list


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Fig. 25 - System log
4.3 System log


The system log saves COMbricks events. When this page is accessed all the COMbricks events are
displayed. It can be downloaded as text file and cleared/deleted (see Fig. 25). You cannot change the
system log in the web server.

The 'System log' is;
kept intact after a power down and continues its logs after a power-up.
auto/live updating when this screen is accessed.
saved on the SD card.


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4.4 General configuration

Login: Administrator

The basic settings of the COMbricks are customized on the 'General configuration' page. For the
optimal use of ProfiTrace OE, it is important that the time is synchronized and the site info is
sufficiently filled in (see Fig. 26).

The display refresh rate has to be tuned to the bandwidth of the Ethernet connection. By default it is
set to a 1 second automatic refresh. If the bandwidth is limited, it is recommended to increase this time
or to switch the automatic refresh OFF (see Fig. 26).

Fig. 26 - General configuration


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4.5 Network configuration


The network names and the assignment of the repeater modules are customized here. For the optimal
use of ProfiTrace OE, it is important that correct and understandable network names are defined (see
Fig. 27). The network names are used in multiple components: ProfiTrace Live List, event emails,
message recording, etc.

The network assignment of the repeater modules is also displayed and can be adjusted if software
settings are enabled (see Fig. 27).

Dipswitch settings are always primary to software settings.

Fig. 27 - Network configuration


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4.6 Output Control

Login: User

With the Output Control feature the user can directly respond to an event with the onboard relay in the
Head Station or the channels from output modules in the backplane. The web server offers 10
customizable controls that can be set to the following behavior;

No active
Manual ON/OFF Live toggle of the output channels
Bus event Syncs, retries, bus voltage too low, etc.
Time Time ON and Time OFF

After power down/up, the COMbricks continues with these settings.

It is recommend that have a security policy concerning
passwords with this feature, because the user is now able
to control REAL output points.

Fig. 28 - Output Control


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4.7 Password setup and login


Passwords are NOT activated when the
product is purchased or reset and all menu
items are accessible and adjustable.

COMbricks supports 2 types of passwords;

User Is limited to read information.
Administrator Has access to the full web server and can adjust settings.

The Administrator password has to be set first.
The passwords are visible during the typing.
The passwords can have a length between 1 and 16 characters.

Fig. 29 illustrates the password setup web page.
4.7.1 Access rights
After a password(s) has been setup, it complies with the access rights from the table below.

Table 1 - Access rights after password setup

NO
Passwords
Administrator
User
(Admin. is set)
Login required at
web server access
NO NO
3
YES
Visiting web pages YES YES YES
Clear "System log" YES YES YES
Restart the device in the
"Device management"
YES YES YES
Output Control YES YES YES

3
When only the Administrator login has been activated, the user can always enter the web server
without a valid login. When settings are about to be altered, the user is required to login.


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NO
Passwords
Administrator
User
(Admin. is set)
Changing passwords YES YES NO
Adjusting all other settings YES YES NO

4.7.2 Password best practice
We encourage you to at least setup the Administrator password if more than 1 person can have
access to the network.

Activate the password(s) immediately after installation or at the office before it is transported to the
final destination.
Use different passwords for the Administrator and User.
Never share passwords with anyone.
Always use strong passwords. Avoid: test, 123456, <your company name>, <your first name>,
combricks, procentec, etc.
Change passwords immediately if they may have been compromised.
Fig. 29 - Password setup


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If passwords must be written down, store it in a secure place and destroy it when it is no longer
needed.
Be careful about where passwords are saved on computers. Some dialog boxes, such as those for
remote access, present an option to save or remember passwords. Selecting this option poses a
potential security threat.
4.7.3 External protocols
The following login information is required for external protocols, like; FTP and TELNET.

Login name: user or admin
Password: <your password>

In case no password has been setup, COMbricks will accept any password during the connection
phase.
4.7.4 Clearing password(s)
There are a couple of ways to restore the password(s) to their default setting:

Change the passwords with no text written in the text field (Administrator login required).
Restore to factory default settings in the "Device management" page (Administrator login required).
Restore to factory default settings with the switch on the front of the Head Station (see Paragraph
6.5).


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4.8 License update


In case the user wants to update the license of the Head Station, it can be done here via an internet
connection or copy the content of a license file.

Fig. 30 - License update


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4.9 Document download page


To provide the user with documentation, firmware and software, the SD card has been provided with a
document download page (see Fig. 31).

Download the latest version of the document download page from www.procentec.com
The content of the .ZIP file has to be copied to a directory \DOC on the SD card.
If the directory does NOT exist, create it and copy the content of the .ZIP file to it.
Reload the web server to update the information.
There should be an item called "Downloads" on the bottom of the left menu

It is possible to replace the PROCENTEC download page with a customized version. Replace
index.hml with your own version and you can point to directories/files which are located on the SD
card. If you are interested in such activities, we recommend you to inspect the structure of the
PROCENTEC index.html first.

Fig. 31 - Software and document downloads


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4.10 Email account config


The email account information has to be entered in case the user wants to have COMbricks signal
events by email. The required information is generally the same like any other email related setup (see
Fig. 32).

Setting up the email server parameters is not enough.
The events that generate the emails have to be setup
in the Event config menu (see Paragraph 5.4).

The SMTP server has to support unencrypted connections, because the current
COMbricks firmware does NOT support encrypted connections such as SSL/TLS. The DNS
address (IP config menu) has to be modified according to the DNS addresses of your
internet provider.

The server parameters have to comply with the email server parameters listed in Table 2.

Fig. 32 - Email configuration


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Table 2 - Email server parameters
Server parameters Mandatory Additional information Size
To YES If you enter multiple addresses (max. 3)
separate them with the ; character.
200
Cc Optional If you enter multiple addresses (max. 3)
separate them with the ; character.
200
From Yes Depending on the email server you are using
this has to be an existing email address.
100
Subject Optional Can be anything you want it to be. 100
SMTP server Yes has to be setup according to the requirements
of the email server.
100
SMTP server port Yes Standard value for most servers has already
been entered, but has to be setup according
to the requirements of the email server.

User name Optional Optional a User name can be entered if the
SMTP server requires it. Click on "SMTP-
Username and password" first.
50
Password Optional Optional a User name can be entered if the
SMTP server requires it. Click on "SMTP-
Username and password" first.
50

When you have filled in all server parameters, click on "Save". The settings can be tested by clicking
on "Send test email with saved settings".

Save the settings first before sending the test email!
It might take a couple of minutes before the test email has been received by the recipient.
If the test-email has not been received, please check if it has been blocked by a Spam filter.

4.10.1 Troubleshooting
Check if COMbricks has access to the internet. You can easily test this by going to the Download
page in the COMbricks menu and download a datasheet from the web.
Compare the DNS settings with the requirements of the email server you are using.
Make sure your email server supports unsecured connections.
Check the email settings and generate the test email. Start with only 1 email address (To).
If the test email works, please check that your events have been correctly enabled and an event is
really triggered.


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5 ProfiTrace OE
ProfiTrace OE (Over Ethernet) is a web based version of ProfiTrace. It offers the basic functionality of
regular ProfiTrace, like; Live List, Statistics and Message recording. ProfiTrace OE is available on the
Head Stations 1B and 1C.
5.1 Live List
Colors make it easy..

The Live List is a matrix that continuously lists all the available devices. It is directly visible which
devices are troublemakers. With different background colors, the status of the devices is displayed
(see Fig. 33):

Green: Device is in Data Exchange
Yellow: Device is lost
Red: Parameter fault
Purple: Configuration fault
No color: On the bus but not in Data Exchange

The Live List can also generate the product name of the devices when a diagnostic message is
captured (synchronized with the GSD library).

Fig. 33 - ProfiTrace Live List


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5.1.1 Updating the GSD file library
The procedure below describes how to update the GSD file information in COMbricks so that all
devices in the Live List have a full model name.

STEP 1: Start regular ProfiTrace (2.6.x and no license required).

STEP 2: Copy all GSD files you require to the ProfiTrace GSD directory.
This is usually ".....\ProfiTrace_Vx_x_x\GSD".

STEP 3: Create a COMbricks GSD library.
(Settings >Create COMbricks GSD library)
A question is asked if you want to re-scan the GSD files. Select YES followed by
(re)Scan GSDs. Click close when the process has been finalized.

STEP 4: A pop-up box allows us to select the destination folder. Select a (temporary)
destination folder for the file GSD.BIN, for example the Windows desktop.

STEP 5: GSD.BIN has to be copied to the SD card of the COMbricks. You can do this by
inserting it in your PC or FTP (admin account).

STEP 6: After inserting the SD card back in the Head Station or closing the FTP session, the
GSD information is directly available in the Live List. Paragraph 10.1 describes a
method of testing the updated GSD.BIN.


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5.2 Statistics
Click and go..

The statistics matrix is the most powerful feature of the analyzer. This field can really indicate what the
condition of the installation is. It displays all the important information that a user, especially a
maintenance technician is really interested in (see Fig. 34):

Retry messages
Fall-outs
Diagnostic messages
Location of the connected devices, etc.
Paragraph 5.8 describes the statistics and when they occur.

Because of this feature, the user does not have to inspect messages or do difficult operations to
ensure the quality of the installation.

If the statistics do NOT show deviations, the installation is on the 1st degree OK!!!

Here it stops for the technician who is only interested in a quick feedback. The advanced technician
can proceed with a message recording and an inspection of the signal quality.

Fig. 34 - ProfiTrace OE Statistics


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5.3 Message recording
" Catch it all....."

The message recording in ProfiTrace OE has a different strategy than ProfiTrace 2. Within ProfiTrace
2, the use had to setup the message recording first and is responsible to start it.

Because COMbricks is a unit for permanent monitoring, it automatically starts a message recording
when an event has been detected. The following event automatically starts a message recording
again.

When the unit is purchased or reset, it is automatically triggered on the statistic "Lost". This works
directly after powered ON. The user can change the settings during operation (see Fig. 35).

The recorded files can be opened with an offline ProfiTrace 2 (no license required).

The automatic triggering can generate 10 .PTC files per network. After 10 files have been
generated, the follow-up event will delete the oldest file and replace it with the latest event.
This system secures the storage space of the SD card.

.PTC files can be opened with ProfiTrace 2.5.3 and higher
(offline and no licenses required).

The file name contain the MAC address of the Head Station, the network number and the file number
(1-10).

Fig. 35 - Setup recording trigger


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5.4 Event configuration
For the generation of emails and entries in the network log, the event configuration has to be set
(for each network). Fig. 36 shows an example with multiple event options.
Paragraph 5.8 describes the events and when they occur.

To reduce an unwanted overload of emails or log entries, the events can be set to Off, Once or
Interval.

Even parameter Description Retrigger required
Off No event generation.
Once Event will be generated once (1-shot). Yes
Interval Event will be generated once within the customized
interval time. During the interval time the event is
automatically retriggered to be generated in the next
interval.
No

The interval time can be customized between 1 second and 24 hours.

Fig. 36 - Event configuration


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5.5 Oscilloscope images
" The easiest PROFIBUS oscilloscope ever....."

SCOPE repeater modules have an integrated oscilloscope to measure the signal quality of the
telegrams. The oscilloscope has an interface with the web server to display the signals from the
devices which are connected to its channel. After opening the web page, all oscilloscope signals are
displayed and updated live.

The SCOPE repeater is the most easy to use PROFIBUS oscilloscope available:

You do NOT have to touch the installation
Works automatically
Oscilloscope data is never mistaken with the wrong segment
No probe wiring
No spur lines

By double-clicking on a device, the oscilloscope triggers on the respective device and only displays its
signals in a new page.

The SCOPE repeater is only able to do differential measurements.

Fig. 37 - Oscilloscope images from all devices


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5.6 Bar graph
The Bar graph illustrates the average signal strength from all available connected devices behind a
specific SCOPE repeater. It is a helpful utility to get an impression of the overall signal quality of the
network.

The average amplitude should be around 5 V. When there are bus problems the Bar graph will display
different Voltage levels and the color of the bars will change.

Fig. 38 - Bar graph


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5.7 Streaming with ProfiTrace 2
Streaming with ProfiTrace 2 is a feature that allows the user to use the familiar ProfiTrace 2 software
and create a scenario as if a ProfiCore is connected to the PC. A license for ProfiTrace 2 is NOT
required!

Streaming with ProfiTrace 2 only works under the following circumstances and settings:

Only Head Stations Type 1C with firmware V1.253 or higher
Max. 1.5 Mbps (PROFIBUS)
Clean TCP/IP connection
ProfiTrace 2.6.0 or higher
Only 1 COMbricks connection

After successfully installing ProfiTrace 2, you can find a 'ProfiTrace v2.6.x for COMbricks' in the start
menu of Windows (see Fig. 39).

This is the standard ProfiTrace2.exe, but with an additional parameter; ProfiTrace2.exe" -_CBMODE_

After Starting 'ProfiTrace V2.6.x for COMbricks' ProfiTrace will initially look very similar to the regular
version, but now with a reduced number of program option tabs offered near top of screen. The usual
ScopeWare, Bargraph, Topology, ProfiCaptain and other tabs/menus are missing to the right of the
single ProfiTrace tab (see Fig. 39).

Fig. 39 - Starting ProfiTrace 2 for COMbricks


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After clicking on the 'Connect COMbricks' button, a mid-screen dialogue is displayed which is used to
setup the connection with COMbricks (see Fig. 40).

Important parameters for the connection and the streaming process:
IP number
User type and password
Network number

If one of the connection parameters is incorrect, the connection will
not be established or no data is streamed. It is recommended
to start the discovery tool to verify the IP connection.

Multiple connection instances can be saved and loaded each with their own connection parameters.

COMbricks itself can handle 1 connection, but on the PC
multiple ProfiTrace instances can be opened that simultaneously
communicate with COMbricks units.

Fig. 40 - Setting up the connection


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5.8 Summary of Statistics and Events
This paragraph contains a description of the items listed in the statistics and/or events.

Statistics Description Critical
Lost How many times a device in data exchange fails to respond
after the maximum retries have been reached. Lost is
retriggered when the device recovers back to data exchange
and fails to respond again.
- Live List will indicate a yellow colored address.
- When the device was already lost after the activation of
ProfiTrace Lost will not be updated. Only Syncs will indicate
the problem.

YES
Syncs Attempts the master is trying to contact a device for the first
time or establish a communication relationship. This occurs in
most cases after station lost, device unavailability or startup of
the master. In the statistics view this values adds up relatively
quick.
- Some DCS systems read diagnostics all the time with Syncs
ON.
- Live List could indicate a yellow colored address.

YES
(in most
cases)
Repeats Total Another attempt to get a response from a telegram (retry).
The response did not come or has content errors. The
maximum amount of repeats a master attempts has to be
customized in the master.
- When the retries have reached the limit, the master goes to
the Syncs state

YES
Repeats Worst Case This value represents the highest amount of retries that were
attempted on this specific device.
- This value will never get higher than the retry value that has
been setup in the master.

YES
Illegal Responses The response to a master request telegram contains framing
errors (parity error, wrong FCS, SD error, etc). This mostly
happens with EMC and cabling problems.
- When this statistic adds up relatively quick, it could also be a
double device address.

YES


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Statistics Description Critical
Internal Diag Negative responses at the lowest telegram level (Layer 2:
FDL) and are rare. In the telegram recording you will see SD1
telegrams with for example an RS (Reject Service) or RR
(Reject Resources).
Examples of situations where this occurs:
- DP-V1 connections to DP-V0 devices.
- Watchdog has run out on a DP devices and the master
sends a Data exchange output telegram.
- Non-certified DP devices that do not support a specific
service/command or cannot handle a command in time.

NO
External Diag All responses from Get Diagnostics requests from all masters.

NO
Diag while in DX Only the responses from Get Diagnostics requests from the
master that controls this slave (primary class 1 master).
- When the first 2 bytes of the diagnostic content contains a
08 0C or 08 04, a red indicator blinks in the left corner of the
device in the Live List (critical content).

YES
(in most
cases)


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6 Head Station 1A/1B/1C
The Head Station is the primary element of COMbricks and has to be inserted in
the most left slot of the fixed backplane socket. It schedules the interaction
between all modules and provides data storage and an Ethernet interface for the
user.
6.1 Overview
Type 1A is the basic model and ALL Head Stations are hardware technically identical
with type 1A.

Type 1B and 1C are enhanced types that contain a ProfiTrace core and advanced web
server for permanent remote maintenance of the PROFIBUS installation over Ethernet
(hardware is identical as a type 1A).

Type 1A: NO monitoring capabilities
Type 1B: Monitors 2 PROFIBUS networks
Type 1C: Monitors 4 PROFIBUS networks +ProfiTrace 2 streaming +OPC

For the monitoring with ProfiTrace OE, repeater modules or slave modules are required to provide
PROFIBUS telegrams on the backplane network.

Head Station type 1C is also able to stream live data directly in the ProfiTrace 2 software package
over Ethernet. ProfiTrace 2 will run with full monitoring functionality and the user can benefit from its
features.

The Head Station provides power to all modules through its redundant power supply.

Table 3 - Head Station comparison

Head Station 1C
(101-20011C)
Head Station 1B
(101-20011B)
Head Station 1A
(101-20011A)
Backplane networks
(for repeater modules)
4 4 4
Web server YES YES YES
CommDTM / Class 2 master YES YES YES
SNMP YES YES YES
ProfiTrace OE networks
(for monitoring)
4
(ALL networks)
2
(network 1 and 2)
-
Oscilloscope YES YES -


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Head Station 1C
(101-20011C)
Head Station 1B
(101-20011B)
Head Station 1A
(101-20011A)
ProfiTrace 2 live streaming YES - -
OPC YES - -
6.2 Relay contact
With the relay contact it is possible to react on an event (retries, lost, bus voltage too low, etc). It is
also possible to control the relay manual or on a timer. In the web server the behavior is customized.
The relay is capable of switching 0.5 A - 170 VAC.
6.3 SD card
The SD card is used to store ProfiTrace file recording data, logs, the GSD info file and backup
settings.

By default a 2 GB SD card is delivered together with the Head Station, but it can be exchanged by an
SD card with a maximum size of 32 GB.

The SD card is directly approachable with FTP. In the FTP software the SD card will become a drive
with a directory structure on which files can be read and written to the SD card. When the password is
set in the web server, this same password has to be used by the FTP software to make a connection.
6.3.1 Inserting/replacing the SD card
The socket is located on the front plate of the Head Station.

To remove the SD card, gently press it downwards. The SD card is unlocked and released from the
socket.

With insertion, just insert the SD card in the socket and press it down. The SD card socket has a
polarity to make sure it is not inserted backwards.

The SD card is hot swappable, but there is a risk that
monitoring data is lost when the system wants to write
at exactly the same time as the removal or insertion.


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6.3.2 Life cycle of the SD card
The life of a SD card depends on the following factors:
- Number of read and write operations
- Ambient temperature

At an ambient temperature up to 60 C the SD card has a service life of 10-years at maximum 100000
write/delete sequences.

If the maximum number of read and write operations has exceeded the limits, data loss is possible.
6.3.3 Directories and files
The following directories have been standardized for COMbricks and are in most cases located on the
SD card;

Directories Description
/Busmon ProfiTrace message recoding files
(Head Station type 1B and 1C only)
/Log Log files
/Doc Contains the web server download page
(See Paragraph 4.9 on how to set it up)

Files and extensions Description
Journal.DAT System file
(Do not delete or remove it)
GSD.BIN File with GSD information for the Live List.
(Generated with the ProfiTrace 2 software).
See Paragraph 5.1.1 how to generate this file.
SETTINGS.INI

Head Station settings
(IP address, name, location, etc.)
LICxxxxxxx.TXT License files

.PTC ProfiTrace OE message recoding files. (located in the "Busmon"
directory). The files can be opened with ProfiTrace V2.5.3 and higher
(See Paragraph 5.3 on how to generate PTC files).


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Files and extensions Description
.PKG Firmware files
.CSV Log files
(located in the "Log" directory)
6.4 Audio jack
Not supported yet.


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Normal
menu
(NL)
Special
Menu
(SL)
Wait
key
(L1)
Read settings
from SD card
Tap Down
Hold
up for
5 seconds
Hold up
For 5 seconds
Wait
key
(L2)
Save settings
to SD card
Tap Down/Up
Hold
up for
5 seconds
Wait
key
(L3)
Clear
password
Tap Down/Up
Hold
up for
5 seconds
Wait
key
(L4)
Reset to
factory
defaults
Tap Down/Up
Hold
up for
5 seconds
Wait
key
(L5)
Warm start
Tap Down/Up
Hold
up for
5 seconds
Tap Down/Up
Execution
confirmed
(XC)
Done
Done
Done
Done
Done
Done
Timeout,
or held down
for 5 seconds
6.5 Switch navigation of the Head Station 1A/1B/1C

Description
NL

SL
Normal mode
(starting point)

All LEDs Blinking
L1 RDY Blinking
L2 ETH Blinking
L3 SF Blinking
L4 IOF Blinking
L5 USB Blinking
XC LED walk through
all the LEDs


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6.6 LEDs on the Head Station
In the tables below the LEDs of the Head Stations during normal operation are described. The LED
conditions in firmware update and menu mode are not described here.

RDY - Ready OFF Blinking ON
Starting up X
Run X

ETH - Ethernet OFF Blinking ON
No Ethernet link established X
DHCP configuration is pending X
Ethernet link established X

SF - System failure on the Head Station OFF Blinking ON
OK X
Backplane voltage too low (under 5,5 VDC) or current
draw to high (above 2,5 A)
Fast
Clock-chip error
(contact your local Distributor or PROCENTEC)
Slow
Internal component or firmware error
(contact your local Distributor or PROCENTEC)
X


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IOF - Failure on modules OFF Blinking ON
OK X
High speed module in slot 11-32 X
More than 32 modules found X
Module NOT identified X

USB - Mini USB connecting OFF Blinking ON
No USB connection X
USB connection X

SD card OFF Blinking ON
No SD card inserted X
SD card inserted (activity) X
SD card inserted (no activity) X


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7 Repeater modules (RS 485)
The standard RS 485 PROFIBUS repeater modules can be a 1
or 2 channel type. Suitable for 12 Mbps with screw terminals,
additional DB9 connector, onboard termination, diagnostic
LEDs and redundancy feature.

The advanced 12 Mbps core of the repeater module is identical as
the ProfiHub and repeater B1; it can be cascaded unlimitedly and
has increased RS 485 strength. It does not have the frustrating
short-circuit bug and the bus communication is constantly monitored
for glitches which are digitally filtered out. Every channel has on-
board switchable termination and able to drive 31 devices.

The repeater channels are directly connected with the ProfiTrace
OE core in the 1B/1C Head Station. Busmonitor data is directly
available in the web server.

10 Repeater modules can be inserted in the backplane.
This is independent of the amount of channels on the
repeater modules.

1CH Repeater module
(101-201101)
2CH Repeater module
(101-201102)
1CH SCOPE Rep.
(101-201210)
Channels 1 2 1
Networks 4 4 4
Redundancy YES YES YES
ProfiTrace
(busmonitor)
YES YES YES
Oscilloscope
(bus signals / bargraph)
NO NO YES
Intrinsically safe NO NO NO


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7.1 Multiple channels per module
Repeater modules contain 1 or 2 channels. Fig. 41 illustrates a 2 channels repeater module. Every
channel can be assigned to a specific backplane network by means of the NW dipswitches or the web
server.

ProfiTrace OE is able to monitor 4 PROFIBUS networks with 2 x 2 channel repeater modules.

The DB9 connector is 1-on-1 with all connectors of channel 1 (see Fig. 41).
7.2 Channel structure
Every Channel is electrically isolated and internally connected to the transparent PROFIBUS networks
on the backplane (see Fig. 42).

The shielding of the PROFIBUS cable can be directly grounded or indirectly grounded (see
Paragraph 7.4).

The termination is switchable and powered by the repeater module. A LED on the front or the web
server diagnostics indicate the status of the termination switch.

When the termination is switched ON, the OUT connector of the specific channel is
disconnected. If it is activated on Channel 1, the DB9 connector is NOT affected.
A possible termination on the connected plug could jeopardize the communication on the
segment.

Fig. 41 - Multiple channels per module


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7.3 EMC barrier
The galvanic isolation and bit recovery circuit in the repeater modules, make the COMbricks perfect to
act as an EMC barrier for sensitive areas.

Fig. 42 - Channel structure of the repeater modules
Fig. 43 - COMbricks as EMC barrier


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7.4 Grounding system
There are 3 methods to ground the PROFIBUS cable:
1) Direct grounding
2) Indirect grounding (through a capacitor)
3) Combination of direct and indirect.

In most cases it is recommended always to use Direct Grounding with the power supply and the
shielding of the PROFIBUS cables. If you do not want to ground all or some cables to the common
ground, the cable shielding should be connected to pin I. A capacitor with a parallel high value
resistor will separate the 2 potentials (see Fig. 42).
If by accident the Direct Grounding is connected with the Indirect Grounding, the Direct Grounding
wins.
7.5 Baudrate detection
It takes less than 10 seconds for a module to detect the baudrate (in practice it will be around 3
seconds). The detection mechanism is started when telegrams enter the module from the field side
(not the backplane). If the baudrate has been detected, the 'ER' LED will be OFF.

When the baudrate has been detected, the module has to "see" a valid telegram within 50 seconds,
otherwise the module unlocks the baudrate and the 'ER' LED will be ON.
7.6 PROFIBUS DP cable lengths
The length of the PROFIBUS cable connected to the repeater channels should comply with the
PROFIBUS DP cable specifications for RS 485.

Fig. 44 - PROFIBUS DP cable lengths


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Fig. 45 - Supported PROFIBUS cable types
7.7 PROFIBUS DP cable specifications
The cable should comply with the PROFIBUS DP cable specifications for RS 485.

Table 4 - PROFIBUS DP cable specifications
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Wires 2 (twisted) Wire diameter 0.64 mm
Impedance 150 Ohm (3 to 20 MHz) Wire area 0.32 mm
2

Capacity 30 pF/m Shielding resistance 9.5 Ohm/km
Loop resistance 110 Ohm/km

7.8 PROFIBUS DP cable types
The repeater modules can handle PROFIBUS cable based on multiple protection sheaths with a
diameter between 6 to 12 mm (when the grounding clip is used).

Robust cable
Food cable
Ground cable
Trailing cable
Festoon cable
Fire and heat cable
Flexible cable
Shipboard cable
Rodent protection cable

FRNC cable
Shipboard cable
Festoon cable
Flexible cable
Food cable
Robust cable
Trailing cable
Hybrid cable


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7.9 Redundancy
The bus redundancy technology of the repeater modules is very advanced. A redundant system can
be built using 10 parallel cables. This architecture provides extremely high availability. It is compatible
with the RLM01 from ABB.

The redundancy procedure is very simple;
All the repeater channels of the specific application have to be assigned to the same network group.
The repeater channels that carry the redundant task have to be activated with the RED switch. After a
reset or power-up the system works directly.

COMbricks locks itself to the first redundant channel that has a valid start delimiter.
If this channel does not have valid telegrams anymore, COMbricks locks itself to the next redundant
channel with a valid start delimiter. There is no logic which redundant channel is selected.

It is recommended to use 1 channel repeater modules for redundant applications. If a
module should fail the replacement (pull/plug and wiring) will not interfere with the other
redundant repeater modules (channels).

Fig. 46 illustrates an application with 3 redundant segments. 3 Repeater modules of each COMbricks
are set with the RED switch set to ON and are wired to the redundant segments.

The devices and the controller(s) are connected to the regular repeater modules. The maximum
amount of devices which is allowed behind a regular repeater module depends on the application
(between 1 and 31 devices).

Fig. 46 - Application with 3 redundant segments


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7.10 Mixing with other repeaters
Normally it is advised not to mix regular repeaters because of the limitation in cascading that these
repeaters have (caused by the bit width alteration due to internal opto couplers and digital electronics).

COMbricks regenerates the telegrams (same as a ProfiHub or B1 Repeater). This means there is just
a little delay time, but no limitations in cascading!
If you mix COMbricks with other repeaters you only have to follow the cascading rules of the other
repeater manufacturer. If the other repeaters are also from PROCENTEC, you can cascade and mix
without problems.

Keep in mind that monitoring will fully work, but the SCOPE repeaters only measure the signals up to
the first repeater module.

5 6 7 10 11
40 41
1.5Mbps
3 4
200m 200m


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7.11 LEDs of the repeater module
The LEDs on the repeater modules are very useful for visual diagnostics.

Table 5 - LEDs on the standard repeater module
OFF Blinking ON
RDY
Repeater module has
NOT been configured yet.
Head Station is
configuring the repeater
module.
Repeater module has
been configured and is
operational
RX
NO valid telegrams
detected on this channel.
1 or more devices are
communicating on this
channel.
1 or more devices are
communicating on this
channel.
ER
The baudrate has
been detected.
Problem in the cabling
has been detected on this
channel.
This channel has not
detected the baudrate
(yet) or there is a problem
with the wiring of the
cable.
SW Internal termination for
this channel is OFF.
Internal termination for
this channel has been
activated.

Table 6 - Additional LEDs on the SCOPE repeater module
OFF Blinking ON
MIN
Valid telegram signal
amplitude (>2.5 V)
Telegram signal
amplitude is too low
(<2.5 V)
TERM
Valid idle voltage
(~1 V).

Idle voltage is too low
(<1 V)
HWE
Repeater is
operational.

Internal repeater error
(contact PROCENTEC)


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8 Fiber optic module (FO)
The 2 channel PROFIBUS fiber optic module is suitable for 3 km multimode cable.
This module enables long cable distances and a galvanic isolation between
devices and segments. It can be deployed in a point-to-point, bus, star and hub
topology.

The fiber optic modules can be placed side by side with repeaters modules. J ust like any
other communication module, the channels are directly connected with the ProfiTrace OE
core in the Head Station. Busmonitor data is directly available in the web server.

COMbricks can easily be transformed to a fully dedicated fiber optic hub mixed with
copper segments. The hub topology delivers an optimized delay time and live expansion.

The advanced 12 Mbps core of the fiber optic module can be cascaded unlimitedly with
other fiber modules. It contains diagnostic LEDs and supports the redundancy feature.
The fiber connection is utilized by 4 ST/BFOC connectors.
8.1 Topologies
The COMbricks fiber optic module supports multiple topologies: point-to-point, bus, star and hub
topology (see Fig. 47).

3km
3km 3km
3km
Pointtopoint(redundant)
Pointtopointwithsplitup
overthesameordifferent
networks
3km
3km
Pointtopointinahub
topology
Pointtopointbusstructure
Mixoftopologiesand
interfacesinthesameor
different networks
Fig. 47 - Fiber optic topologies


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Fiber optic communication is in all situations point-to-point where the receiver and transmitter wires
are crossed. The combination of modules can create complex topologies like; bus and star/hub
topologies. Every topology has its own advantages and disadvantages.
8.1.1 Bus topology with COMbricks
- Long delay time
- Long range possible (cascading)
- Extendable only at the ends (without adding new modules)
8.1.2 Star/Hub topology with COMbricks
- Relative short delay time (no busparameter adjustments required)
- Adjustable at any time
- More module are required
- High availability
8.2 Delay time
Fiber optic applications require a delay time calculation to adjust the Slottime busparameter in the
configuration of the master(s). COMbricks complies with the following formula's:

F0 cable uelay = (S 1u
-6
) F0 cable length Bauuiate

Example: 1.5 Mbps, 3 km FO cable

F0 cable uelay = u.uuuuuS S 1Suuuuu = 22.S TBit

Tuelay = (F0 cable uelay + (2 Nouule uelay time)) 2

Continued example: 1.5 Mbps, 22.5 TBit FO delay:

Tuelay = (22.S +(2 1.8)) 2 = 52. 2 TBit

This is between 2 fiber optic modules! More calculations have to be done when more modules are
involved (see Fig. 48).

The total delay for the entire network has to be added to the Slottime setting in the busparameters of
the master.


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8.3 Baudrate detection
See paragraph 7.5 for an explanation.
Tdelay
22.2Tbit
Tdelay
52.2Tbit
backplane backplane backplane
3km
1 km
Fig. 48 - Fiber optic delay time


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9 Firmware updates
New firmware and the firmware update tool can be
downloaded from; www.procentec.com/combricks

Firmware files have the extension .PKG.

For updating the firmware a mini USB cable is required.

After downloading the firmware and installing the firmware update tool, follow the procedure below:

STEP 1: Shutdown ALL power to the Head Station (also USB cables and power modules).

STEP 2: Hold the menu switch of the Head Station down and at the same time provide power
to the Head Station. In the firmware update mode the SF and IOF LEDs should be
blinking.

STEP 3: Connect the mini USB to the Head Station (see Fig. 49).

Fig. 49 - Firmware update cable


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STEP 4: Start the firmware update tool. If the tool detects the Head Station in the firmware
update mode, the "Start update" button is enabled (see Fig. 50).

STEP 5: Click on "Start update" to browse to the .PKG file and click "OK". The tool will now
upload the new firmware to the Head Station.

STEP 6: After the upload the Head Station will update the firmware. This can take a few
minutes. The window that appears be can closed directly!

STEP 7: Please verify the firmware update by checking the firmware version in the web server
(bottom of each web page).

It is also possible to update the firmware with just the USB cable.
Follow the same procedure as described above. The attached modules
will NOT work, but there is full access to the Head Station.
Fig. 50 - Firmware update tool


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10 Tips and Tricks
10.1 Ident Number lookup
It is possible to check if COMbricks has info on a certain Ident Number (located in gsd.bin):

[COMbricks IP or DNS address]/data_srv.cgi?data=gsdinfo:0x[Ident Number]

Example: http://192.168.1.230/data_srv.cgi?data=gsdinfo:0x6012

It should display a line comparable with this:

ABB%20Drives%20NPBA%2D12%1FABB%2DDRIVES%1F40%1F8%1FNPBA%2D12%.....
10.2 Solution for secured email connections
Because COMbricks can only handle unsecured email connections, a proxy between COMbricks
email and outgoing email could be helpful. hMailserver is a free tool that creates a mail server on one
of the local PCs in the network. COMbricks can mail the events to this mailserver and the mailserver
can forward it through a secured connection to an external mailserver.
www.hmailserver.com
10.3 IP address adjustment tool
Every time you go 1-on-1 with a laptop to a COMbricks unit, the IP settings of your laptop have to be
adjusted to fit the local IP address of the COMbricks. To make this step very a easy a tool is available
with the name NetSetMan to automatically change all the settings according to customized profiles.
www.netsetman.com
10.4 Free Wi-Fi channel detector
For COMbricks streaming with the ProfiTrace 2 software over Wi-Fi, a clean connection is required to
keep the streaming performance as high as possible. To verify that your Wi-Fi does not overlap with
other channels, we recommend to use the free tool inSSIDer.
www.metageek.net/products/inssider
10.5 Some SNMP tools
To test the COMbricks SNMP functionality, you can use the tools below:
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/snmpb/
- http://www.micromedia-int.com/index.php/en/netsentinel.html
- http://ireasoning.com/mibbrowser.shtml
- http://www.solarwinds.com/downloads/


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11 Technical Data - COMbricks in general
Technical Data - COMbricks in general
Dimensions, weight and mounting
Dimensions H x D x W (mm)
Weight
DIN-rail
140 x 110 x 25 mm (1 module)
150 g
35 mm (minimal 50 mm wide)

Ambient conditions
Operating temperature
Isolation class

0..60
o
Celsius
IP 20 (DIN 40 050)

Colours and material
Housing
Backplane
DIN rail clip
Side cap
RAL 5017 (blue) - ABS
RAL 7037 (grey) - ABS
RAL 2004 (orange) - PP
RAL 7024 (anthracite) - PP


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12 Technical Data - Head Station 1A/1B/1C
Technical Data - Head Station 1A/1B/1C
Type differences (Hardware is identical with all types)
Head Station 1A

Head Station 1B

Head Station 1C

For all Head Stations
No ProfiTrace OE

ProfiTrace OE for 2 PROFIBUS networks

ProfiTrace OE for 4 PROFIBUS networks +
ProfiTrace 2 live streaming +OPC

CommDTM
Backplane
Modules
Current available for the backplane
PROFIBUS networks
Compatible backplane units

32 (10 repeater modules positioned in the first 10 slots)
2.5 A
4
101-200023, 101-200012

Power supply specifications
Nominal supply voltage
Current consumption
Power
Reverse polarity protection
Redundant power supply
Wire diameter

10.8 .. 26.4 VDC
800 mA (fully loaded)
20 W
Yes
Yes
<2.5 mm
2

Ethernet
Connector
Cable length
Link speed
MAC address
Supported protocols

Default IP address after reset/purchase
Connections
RJ 45
Max. 100 m
10 / 100 Mbps
9C.B2.06.xx.xx.xx (label on the side of the Head Station)
HTTP, FTP, SMTP, TELNET, DHCP, SNMP

192.168.1.254
20 simultaneous web server clients

Relay contact
Resistance
Voltage
Current

300 mOhm (plug included)
170 VAC
0.5 A


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Technical Data - Head Station 1A/1B/1C
SD Card
Types
Size
SD and SDHC
Max. 32 GB (2 GB is provided)

Others
Weight
MTBF
Audio jack

150 g
To be defined
Not supported yet


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13 Technical Data - SCOPE Repeater (101-201210)
Technical Data - SCOPE Repeater (101-201210)
Backplane
PROFIBUS networks
Modules
Power supply
Current consumption

4 (set by dipswitches or web server)
10 (positioned in the first 10 slots)
Provided through the backplane
500 mA
101-200011, 101-200023, 101-200012

Protocol specifications
Supported Protocols

Address
Transmission speed
Transmission speed detection

Data delay time (normal mode)

Data delay time (redundant mode)

Delay time jitter
DP-V0, DP- V1, DP-V2, FDL, MPI, FMS, PROFIsafe,
PROFIdrive and any other FDL based protocol

NO bus address required
9.6 kbps .. 12 Mbps (including 45.45 kbps)
Auto detect (<10 s detection and 50 s lost time)

2.0 TBit at 9.6 kbps .. 3 Mbps
2.75 TBit at 6 Mbps
3.75 TBit at 12 Mbps

12.0 TBit at 9.6 kbps .. 3 Mbps

Max. TBit

Oscilloscope specifications
Frequency
Resolution
Differential range

192 MS/s
50 mV
-6.436 .. 6.436 V
PROFIBUS cable specifications
Cable lengths

Wire diameter (for the screw terminals)
Wire type
Number of devices
1200 m at 9.6 kbps .. 93.75 kbps
1000 m at 187.5 kbps
400 m at 500 kbps
200 m at 1.5 Mbps
100 m at 3 Mbps .. 12 Mbps

<1.5 mm
2

Stranded or solid core
Maximum 31 devices per channel (busloads)


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Technical Data - SCOPE Repeater (101-201210)
Termination

Cascading depth
Redundancy

Integrated (switchable - PB RS 485 - 390/220/390 Ohms)

No limit, only busparameter limitation of the master
Yes, maximum 10 cables activated by switch

Dipswitches
NW0 NW1
LEFT LEFT
RIGHT LEFT
LEFT RIGHT
RIGHT RIGHT

RED
LEFT / RIGHT

H/S
LEFT / RIGHT

PROFIBUS Network
1
2
3
4

Redundancy
OFF / ON

Settings
Hardware / Software
PROFIBUS connectors
CH1
A, B
SH
I
Screw terminals +DB9 connector (1-on-1)
Green wire, Red wire
Direct grounding
Indirect grounding

LEDs
RX
SW
HWE
ER
MIN
TERM

Receiving telegrams (blinking)
Termination ON
Internal repeater error (contact PROCENTEC)
No or bad telegrams detected
Signal amplitude of the telegrams too low (<2.5 V)
Idle voltage too low ( <0.95 V .. >1.26 V )

The alarm values be changed through the web server.
Others
Head Station firmware
Weight
MTBF
At least version 1.260
0 .. 60 C
120 g
To be defined

Dipswitchesorweb
serversettings
Redundancyforthe
currentnetwork
Communication
errororbad
telegrams
TerminationON
Datareceived
RepeaterModule
status
Repeaterinternal
failure
Theidlevoltage
whennobodyis
sendingistoolow
Signalamplitudeof
thetelegrams
istoolow


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14 Technical Data - 2 Channel Repeater (101-201102)
Technical Data - 2 Channel Repeater (101-201102)
Backplane
PROFIBUS networks
Modules
Power supply
Current consumption

300 mA
101-200011, 101-200023, 101-200012

Supported Protocols

Address

Transmission speed



Delay time jitter



1.6 TBit at 9.6 kbps .. 93.75 kbps
1.7 TBit at 187.5 kbps .. 500 kbps
1.8 TBit at 1.5 Mbps
2.0 TBit at 3 Mbps
2.75 TBit at 6 Mbps

12.0 TBit at 3 Mbps

Max. TBit

Cable lengths

Wire type

1200 m at 9.6 kbps .. 93.75 kbps
1000 m at 187.5 kbps
400 m at 500 kbps
200 m at 1.5 Mbps

<1.5 mm
2



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Number of devices

Termination

Cascading depth

Redundancy

Maximum 31 devices per channel (busload)

Integrated (switchable)
Powered according to PB RS 485 (390/220/390 Ohms)



Dipswitches
NW0 NW1
LEFT LEFT
RIGHT LEFT
LEFT RIGHT
RIGHT RIGHT

RED
LEFT
RIGHT

H/S
LEFT
RIGHT
PROFIBUS Network
1
2
3
4

Redundancy
OFF
ON

Settings
Hardware
Software

PROFIBUS connectors
CH2
A, B
SH
I

CH1
A, B
SH
I

Screw terminals
Direct grounding
Indirect grounding

Direct grounding
Indirect grounding

Others
Weight
MTBF

ALL
0 .. 60 C
??
To be defined

Dipswitchesorweb
serversettings
Redundancyforthe
currentnetwork
Channel1and
Channel2
Channel2and
Channel1
Communication
erroronChannelx
TerminationON
onChannelx
Datareceivedon
Channelx
RepeaterModule
status


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15 Technical Data - 1 Channel Repeater (101-201101)
Backplane
PROFIBUS networks
Modules
Power supply
Current consumption

200 mA
101-200011, 101-200023, 101-200012

Supported Protocols

Address

Transmission speed



Delay time jitter



2.0 TBit at 3 Mbps
2.75 TBit at 6 Mbps

12.0 TBit at 3 Mbps

Max. TBit

Cable lengths

Wire type

1200 m at 9.6 kbps .. 93.75 kbps
1000 m at 187.5 kbps
400 m at 500 kbps
200 m at 1.5 Mbps

<1.5 mm
2



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Dipswitchesorweb
serversettings
Redundancyforthe
currentnetwork
Communication
erroronChannelx
TerminationON
onChannelx
Datareceivedon
Channelx
RepeaterModule
status
Number of devices

Termination

Cascading depth

Redundancy

Maximum 31 devices per channel (busloads)

Integrated (switchable)
Powered according to PB RS 485 (390/220/390 Ohms)



Dipswitches
NW0 NW1
LEFT LEFT
RIGHT LEFT
LEFT RIGHT
RIGHT RIGHT

RED
LEFT
RIGHT

H/S
LEFT
RIGHT
PROFIBUS Network
1
2
3
4

Redundancy
OFF
ON

Settings
Hardware
Software

PROFIBUS connectors
CH1
A, B
SH
I

Direct grounding
Indirect grounding

Others
Weight
MTBF

ALL
0 .. 60 C
??
To be defined


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16 Technical Data - Fiber Optic Module (101-201510)
Technical Data - 2 Channel Fiber Optic Module Type 1 (101-201510)
Backplane
PROFIBUS networks
Modules
Power supply
Current consumption


400 mA

101-200011, 101-200023, 101-20001

Supported Protocols

Address

Transmission speed


Fiber optic cable delay calculation
(between 2 modules, 1 direction)





F0 cable uelay = (S 1u
-6
) F0 cable length Bauuiate

Example: 1.5 Mbps, 3 km FO cable

F0 cable uelay = u.uuuuuS S 1Suuuuu = 22.S TBit

Module delay time (normal mode)

Module delay time (redundant mode)

Delay time jitter

2.0 TBit at 3 Mbps
2.75 TBit at 6 Mbps

12.0 TBit at 3 Mbps

Max. TBit


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Technical Data - 2 Channel Fiber Optic Module Type 1 (101-201510)
Total delay between 2 modules
(2 directions)
Tuelay = (F0 cable uelay + (2 Nouule uelay time)) 2

Continued example: 1.5 Mbps, 22.5 TBit FO delay:

Tuelay = (22.S +(2 1.8)) 2 = S2.2 TBit

Fiber optic specifications
Cable type
Cable length
Connectors

Topologies

Fiber Optic type

Cascading depth
Redundancy

Multimode G62.5 / 125 (OM1)
Max. 3 km (baudrate independent)
4 x ST/BFOC (2 channels)

Point-to-point, Star, Bus

Multimode 850 nm
Compatible with most other vendors in 3rd party
compatibility mode


Dipswitches
NW0 NW1
LEFT LEFT
RIGHT LEFT
LEFT RIGHT
RIGHT RIGHT

RED
LEFT
RIGHT

H/S
LEFT
RIGHT

PROFIBUS Network
1
2
3
4

Redundancy
OFF
ON

Settings
Hardware
Software
Others
Weight
MTBF

1.264 and higher
0 .. 60 C
121 gram
To be defined

Dipswitchesorweb
serversettings
Redundancyforthe
currentnetwork
CH1
CH2


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17 Technical Data - 4 CH Relay Module (101-210210)
Technical Data - 4 Channel Relay Module (101-210210)
Backplane
Controllers

Modules
Power supply
Current consumption


Web server, PROFINET IO device, PROFIBUS DP slave

32 (all slots)
225 mA

101-200011, 101-200023, 101-200012

Relays
Relays
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Toggles

4
5 A per relays
230 VAC
300 mOhm (including connectors)
100000 (at 5A - 230 VAC)
Connectors
Pins

Wire type

1 =No (normally open)
2 =Common
3 =Nc (normally closed)

<2.5 mm
2

Others
Dimensions
Weight
MTBF

V1.260 and later
140 x 110 x 25 mm
0 .. 60 C
125 g
To be defined


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18 Technical Data - 8 CH D-out Module (101-210110)
Technical Data - 8 Channel Digital Out Module (101-210110)
Backplane
Controllers

Modules
Power supply module electronics
Power supply digital outputs

Current consumption module electronics
Web server, PROFINET IO device, PROFIBUS DP slave

32 (all slots)
Provided through an additional 3-pin connector

290 mA
101-200011, 101-200023, 101-200012

Digital Outputs
Outputs
Current
Voltage range
Losses

8 DOs on 1 connector
0.5 A per DO (direct current)
15..30 VDC (depends on provided voltage)
0.211 Ohm loss per DO
Power Connector
Pins power connector
Wire type

1 =-, 2 =+, 3 =SH
<2.5 mm
2

Digital Output Connector
Pins DO connector
Wire type

1 =GND, 2..9 =DO0..DO7, 10 =GND
<1.5 mm
2

Others
Dimensions
Weight
MTBF

V1.260 and later
140 x 110 x 25 mm
0 .. 60 C
105 g
To be defined


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19 Frequently asked questions / FAQ
- General -
Are the Kits in the product list really required?
NO, the Kits are just an easy step into the COMbricks world, because they contain all required
components. You can also order all items separately; Head Station, repeater modules, I/O modules,
etc. Kits are also cheaper than separate items.

Backplane
How many modules can I insert in the backplane?
COMbricks can handle 32 modules which can be of any type, but high speed modules can only be
inserted in the first 10 sockets (repeater, slave and fiber optic modules). If you only have 5 high speed
modules, the rest of the sockets can be completed with regular modules (I/O modules).

What is the " Backplane Network" ?
These are the 4 internal networks on the backplane that repeater modules utilize to transfer
PROFIBUS messages transparently to other inserted repeater modules who are locked to the same
network number. Each network can have its own masters, slaves and baudrate. They are completely
isolated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3_gSC1pJO4

When I buy a module of any type, is a backplane socket provided?
YES, with every module a backplane socket is provided. If you require more sockets because of spare
parts, an additional set can be purchased.

Installation
What is the default IP address after purchase or reset?
The default IP address is; 192.168.1.254. This can be customized through the web server of the Head
Station or the COMbricks Discovery Tool.

ProfiTrace
Do you need a constant PC connection to monitor the network?
NO, This is a great feature for permanent monitoring. COMbricks contains a kernel and web server
that works independently directly after power-up. Updates of the Live List, Statistics, Logging,
Emailing, etc. are all carried out on its own initiative and can always be viewed.

Do I need to install monitoring software?
NO, COMbricks is based on a web server. For the basic operation you only need a web browser. The
advantage is that you will not have compatibility problems with operating systems.

What is the difference between ProfiTrace OE and regular ProfiTrace?


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OE stands for "Over Ethernet". It is the ProfiTrace core in COMbricks which visualizes all the
information in a web server. The biggest difference is that ProfiTrace OE is permanently monitoring
the installation and it does not require a constant PC connection.

Where does it save monitoring data, logs and settings?
The Head Station contains a uSD card on which all information is stored. By means of the web server
or FTP the user can inspect and download the information. He can of course also take out the SD card
and insert it in a PC.

What is 'live data streaming' with ProfiTrace 2?
Head Stations 1B and 1C have an integrated ProfiTrace that can be accessed with a web browser.
The integrated ProfiTrace has some graphical and functional limitations compared to the powerful
ProfiTrace 2 software. Live data streaming is a function within ProfiTrace that makes a connection with
COMbricks over Ethernet and acts as if it works with a ProfiCore. The user can now use all the
functionality of ProfiTrace 2 with the protocol data of 2 or 4 networks that COMbricks is capturing (Live
List, statistics, message recording, triggering, searching, etc).

We already have repeaters installed. How can we take advantage of COMbricks without
disturbing the existing network?
You can connect 1 channel of a COMbricks repeater module as a regular bus participant. Like a
ProfiCore and ignoring the repeater functionality. Once a repeater channel is in contact with the
cable/communication, ProfiTrace monitors telegrams.

How many files does the automatic message recording triggering save?
The automatic triggering saves 1000 files per network. Each file has its own name. When a new
trigger takes place after 1000 files have already been saved, the oldest file is replaced by the new one
(ring recording).

Repeater modules
Are the COMbricks repeaters suitable for PROFIsafe networks?
YES, especially in combination with the repeater redundancy makes COMbricks a perfect
infrastructure component for PROFIBUS safety networks. Remote maintenance with ProfiTrace OE
only makes it better.

Can COMbricks be used in MPI networks?
YES, MPI is using PROFIBUS FDL telegrams with its own user data implementation. Every
COMbricks repeater and fiber optic coupler can interpret and forward MPI telegrams. Also the cabling
rules are the same for MPI.

How are repeater modules powered?
All power is distributed over the backplane by the Head Station. The power to the Head Station is
provided by 24V power connectors (redundant option).

How can I remotely deactivate a repeater module during operation?
Officially there is no shutdown function. What you can do is set the repeater network number by
software (web server) instead of dipswitches. When you want to shut it down, change the assigned
network number to a number that is not used. This will cause the repeater to be isolated from the rest.


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With a Head Stations 1B (ProfiTrace for 2 networks) can I still wire 4 networks divided over 10
repeater modules?
YES, ProfiTrace OE on a 1B Head Station will monitor network 1 and 2. There is no link with the
repeater modules which can be set to network 1, 2, 3 and 4.

I have changed the dipswitches on the repeater modules. How can I actualize them in the
system without removing the power on the Head Station?
You can soft start the system with the nav button on the Head Station or in the Device Management
menu of the web server. It is also possible to remove and insert the respective module.

When a slot contains a 1 channel repeater module can I hot swap it with a 2 channel repeater
module?
YES, every time a module is inserted it is configured without looking at the past.

Is a 2 channel repeater module the same as a regular repeater?
YES and NO, Of course you have 2 RS 485 sides like a regular repeater, but there is a 3rd channel
going to the backplane to link up with the other inserted repeater modules. This means a 2 channel
repeater module can also be compared with a 3 channel repeater, but the 3rd channel is not RS 485.
Additional to this; the RS 485 channels can also be assigned to networks. Then it cannot be compared
at all with a regular repeater.

Is there an overview available how to connect the PROFIBUS cable with the repeater modules
and when to switch on the on-board termination?
This image illustrates the 4 configurations that we support:
http://www.procentec2.com/pics2/0009.jpg

In configuration A and C the cable starts at the repeater module. In configuration B and D the repeater
module is in the middle of the cable.

Only in configuration A the on-board termination should be set to ON. With the other configurations the
repeater module is in the middle of the segment or the termination is activated on the DB9 plug.

For the latest FAQ list check out our website!


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20 Sales offices and distributors
HEADQUARTERS

PROCENTEC
Turfschipper 41
2292 J C WATERINGEN
Netherlands
Tel.: +31-(0)174-671800
Fax: +31-(0)174-671801
Internet: www.procentec.com
BRAZIL

Westcon Instrument. Indl Ltda
Rual Alvaro Rodrigues, 257
So Paulo SP
Brazil - CEP 04582-000
Tel.: +55 11 5561-7488
Fax: +55 11 5093-2592
Email: paolo@wii.com.br
Internet: www.wii.com.br
FINLAND

Hantekno Oy
Nuijamiestentie 3 B, 1.krs
00400 HELSINKI
Finland
Tel.: +358 (0)9-530 66 570
Fax: +358 (0)9-530 66 530
Email: hannu.aarrelampi@hantekno.com
Internet: www.hanteknoautomaatio.fi
ARGENTINA

eFALCOM
Alcorta 2411
B1744- Moreno
Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
Tel.: +54 237 46 31 151
Fax: +54 237 46 31 150
Email: santiago.falcomer@efalcom.com
Internet: www.efalcom.com.ar
CHILE

RP Ingenieria Limitada
Tucapel 92 oficina 52
Concepcin
Chile
Tel.: +56-(0)41-2469350
Fax: +56-(0)41-2522592
Email: rodrigopinto@rpingenieria.cl
Internet: www.rpingenieria.cl
FRANCE

AGILiCOM
Btiment B
1, rue de la Briaudire
Z.A. La Chtaigneraie
37510 BALLAN-MIRE
France
Tel.: +33 247 76 10 20
Fax: +33 247 37 95 54
Email: jy.bois@agilicom.fr
Internet: www.agilicom.fr
AUSTRALIA

I S Systems Pty Limited
14 Laverick Ave., Tomago,
NSW, Australia, 2322
Tel.: +61 2 4964 8548
Fax: +61 2 4964 8877
Email: fritz.woller@issystems.com.au
Internet: www.issystems.com.au
CHINA

CAMETA
No. 1 J iao Chang Kou - Room 408
De Sheng Men Wai, Xicheng
BEIJ ING 100011
China
Tel.: +86-10-82285088 or 62055653
Fax: +86-10-62055653
Email: info@diewen.com
Internet: www.diewen.com
GERMANY

PROCENTEC GmbH
Benzstrasse 15
76185 Karlsruhe
Germany
Tel.: +49 721 - 831 663-0
Fax: +49 721 - 831 663-29
Email: tkarnau@procentec.com
Internet: www.procentec.de
Tyco Flow Control Pacific
1 Percival Road, Smithfield,
NSW, Australia, 2164
Tel.: +61 2 9612 2323
Fax: +61 2 9612 2324
Email: rkoenig@typac.com.au
Internet: www.profibuscentre.com.au
CZECH REPUBLIC

FOXON s.r.o.
Poln 367
460 01 Liberec 12
Czech Republic
Tel.: +420 484 845 555
Fax: +420 484 845 556
Email: foxon@foxon.cz
Internet: www.foxon.cz
INDIA

U L ELECTRODEVICES P LTD
NIRMAN CLASSIC ,
KATRAJ -KONDHWA ROAD,
KATRAJ , PUNE-411046
India
Tel.: +91-202 696 0050
Fax: +91-202 696 2079
Email: dileep.miskin@ulepl.com
Internet: www.ulepl.com
AUSTRIA

Dipl.Ing. Christoph Gudenus
Rotenmuehlgasse 40/5
1120 WIEN
Austria
Tel.: +43 1 812 34 20
Fax: +43 1 812 31 55
Email: office@gudenus.at
Internet: www.gudenus.at
DENMARK

HH Automation / ProSaiCon
J ernbanegade 23B
DK-4000 Roskilde
Denmark
Tel.: +45 70 20 52 01
Fax: +45 70 20 52 02
Email: hfj@hh-automation.dk
Internet: www.hh-automation.dk
IRELAND

PROFIBUS Ireland
Automation Research Centre
University of Limerick
National Technology Park, Plassey
LIMERICK
Ireland
Tel.: +353-61-202107
Fax: +353-61-202582
Email: info@profibus.ie
Internet: www.profibus.ie
BELGIUM

Bintz Technics N.V.
Brixtonlaan 23,
B-1930 ZAVENTEM
Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 720 49 16
Fax: +32 2 720 37 50
Email: bloemen@bintz.be
Internet: www.bintz.be
EGYPT

Logic-is
35 EL-Galaa st Ramses
Down Town, Cairo
Egypt
Tel.: +20 111 7977781
Fax: +20 111 7977782
Email: sayed.elbasha@logic-is.com
Internet: www.Lautomation.com
ITALY

C.S.M.T. Gestione S.C.A.R.L.
via Branze n. 43/45
25123 BRESCIA
Italy
Tel.: +39 030 6595111
Fax: +39 030 6595000
Email: profibus@csmt.it
Internet: profibus.csmt.it


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GENOA FIELDBUS COMPETENCE
CENTRE Srl
Via Greto di Cornigliano, 6R/38
16152 Genova
Italy
Tel.: +39 010 86 02 580
Fax: +39 010 65 63 233
Email: procentec@gfcc.it
Internet: www.gfcc.it
SAUDI ARABIA

asm establishment
Al-Zahra Dist. Attas st.
cross section with helmy Kutby St.
Villa no.25 J eddah-21553
Saudi Arabia
Tel.: +966 2 691 2741
Fax: +966 2 682 8943
Email: info@asmestablishment.com
Internet: www.asmestablishment.com
SWITZERLAND

Berner Fachhochschule - Technik und Informatik
PROFIBUS Kompetenzzentrum
J lcoweg 1
CH-3400 BURGDORF
Switzerland
Tel.: +41 (0) 34 426 68 32
Fax: +41 (0) 34 426 68 13
Email: max.felser@bfh.ch
Internet: www.profitrace.ch
JAPAN

TJ Group
C/O J apanese PROFIBUS Organizatio
West World Building 4F
3-1-6 Higashi-Gotanda,
Shinagawa-ku
Tokyo, 141-0022, J apan
Tel/Fax.: +81-3-6450-3739
Email: info@profibus.jp
SINGAPORE / SOUTH EAST ASIA

ISEP (S) Pte Ltd
Blk 3015A, #07-12,
Ubi Road 1,
Singapore 408705
Tel.: +65-6356 4237
Fax: +65-6844 4265
Email: stevenkee@ise-p.com
Internet: www.ise-p.com
Endress+Hauser Process Solutions
Kgenstrasse 2
CH-4153 REINACH / BL1
Switzerland
Tel.: +41 (0) 61 715 73 00
Fax: +41 (0) 61 715 73 01
Email: michael.ulrich@solutions.endress.com
Internet: www.solutions.endress.com
KOREA

Hi-PRO Tech. Co., Ltd.
#2802, U-Tower, 1029
Youngduk-dong, Giheung-gu
Yongin-Si, Kyunggi-do,
446-908 Korea
Tel.: +82-31-216-2640
Fax: +82-31-216-2644
Email: chays@hiprotech.co.kr
Internet: www.profibus.co.kr
SLOVAKIA

ControlSystem s.r.o.
Strova 4
977 01 Brezno
Slovakia
Tel.: +421 486115900
Fax: +421 486111891
Email: jan.snopko@controlsystem.sk
Internet: www.controlsystem.sk
TAIWAN

Full Data Technology
6F., No.200, Gangqian Rd.,
Neihu District, Taipei City
114, Taiwan
Tel.: +886-2-87519941/9097
Fax: +886-2-87519533
Email: sales@fulldata.com.tw
Internet: www.fulldata.com.tw
NETHERLANDS

PROCENTEC
Turfschipper 41
2292 J C WATERINGEN
Netherlands
Tel.: +31-(0)174-671800
Fax: +31-(0)174-671801
Internet: www.procentec.com
SOUTH AFRICA

IDX ONLINE CC
1 Weaver Street
Fourways J OHANNESBURG
South Africa 2191
Tel.: +27(11) 548 9960
Fax: +27(11) 465-8890
Email: sales@idxonline.com
Internet: www.idxonline.com
TURKEY

Emikon Otomasyon
DES Sanayi sitesi 103 sokak B-7 blok No:16
Yukari Dudullu / Umraniye
Istanbul 34775
Turkey
Tel.: +90 216 420 8347
Fax: +90 216 420 8348
Email: tolgaturunz@emikonotomasyon.com
Internet: www.emikonotomasyon.com
NORWAY

AD Elektronikk AS
Boks 641
N-1401 SKI
Norway
Tel.: +47 64 97 60 60
Fax: +47 64 97 60 70
Email: kai@ade.no
Internet: www.ade.no
SPAIN and PORTUGAL

LOGITEK, S.A
Ctra. de Sant Cugat, 63 Esc. B Planta 1
Rub (Barcelona), 08191
Spain
Tel.: +34 93 588 67 67
Email: xavier.cardena@logitek.es
Internet: www.logitek.es
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Adaptive Technologies LLC
Shed No. 2, Saeed Al Dafoos Building
Al-Quoz, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel.: +971 4 3386606
Fax: +971 4 3386607
Email: sanu@adaptivellc.com
POLAND

INTEX Sp. z o.o.
ul. Wincentego Pola 16
44-100 GLIWICE
Poland
Tel.: +48 32 230 75 16
Fax: +48 32 230 75 17
Email: intex@intex.com.pl
Internet: www.intex.com.pl
ER-SOFT, SA
Av. Constitucion, 4
E-28230 Las Rozas,
MADRID,
Spain
Tel.: +34 916.408.408
Fax: +34 916.408.409
Email: info@er-soft.com
Internet: www.er-soft.com
UNITED KINGDOM

Verwer Training & Consultancy
5 Barclay Road
Poynton
Stockport
Cheshire SK12 1YY
United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 (0)1625 871199
Email: andy@verwertraining.com
Internet: www.verwertraining.com
ROMANIA

S.C. SVT Electronics S.R.L.
Brila 7
540331 Tg-Mure
Romania
Tel.: +40 365 809 305
Fax: +40 365 809 305
Email: sajgo.tibor@svt.ro
Internet: www.svt.ro
SWEDEN

P&L Nordic AB
Box 252,
S-281 23 HSSLEHOLM
Sweden
Tel.: +46 451 74 44 00
Fax: +46 451 89 833
Email: hans.maunsbach@pol.se
Internet: www.pol.se/profibus
Saftronics Limited
Pearson Street, Leeds
LS10 1BQ
United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 (0)113 245 7170
Fax: +44 (0)113 236 4010
Email: ian.robinson@saftronics.co.uk
Internet: www.saftronics.co.uk


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iTech
Unit 1
Dukes Road
Troon, Ayrshire KA10 6QR
United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 (0)1292 311 613
Fax: +44 (0)1292 311 578
Email: sales@itech-troon.co.uk
Internet: www.itech-troon.co.uk

Hi-Port Software Limited
The Hub 2 Martin Close
Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire
PO13 8LG,
United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 (0)8452 90 20 30
Fax: +44 (0)2392 552880
Email: sales@hiport.co.uk
Internet: www.hiport.co.uk

Parkelect LTD
84 Dargan Road
Belfast
BT3 9J U
N. Ireland
Tel.: +44 2890 777743
Fax: +44 2890 777794
Email:jgillan@parkelect.co.uk
Internet: www.parkelect.co.uk

UNITED STATES

Grid Connect Inc.
1630 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Illinois 60563
USA
Tel.: +1 630 245-1445
Fax: +1 630 245-1717
Email: sales@gridconnect.com
Internet: www.gridconnect.com

VIETNAM

Bavitech Corporation
42 Truong Son Street
Ward 2, Tan Binh District
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Tel.: +84-8-3547 0976
Fax: +84-8-3547 0977
Email: hai.hoang@bavitech.com
Internet: www.bavitech.com


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21 Products and spare parts
Component Order code Remarks
SCOPE Kit
Monitoring 2 networks
101-200Q1D Head Station type 1B
SCOPE repeaters 2x
Fixed backplane unit

SCOPE supreme Kit
101-200Q1E Head Station type 1C
SCOPE repeaters 2x
2CH repeater
Fixed backplane +single backplane unit

Basic Kit
101-200Q1B Head Station type 1B
2CH repeater

Supreme Kit
101-200Q1C Head Station type 1C
2CH repeaters 2x

Head Station Type 1C 101-20011C - ProfiTrace OE on 4 networks
- 2 GB SD card
- Ethernet port
- Redundant power supply
- Drives 32 modules
- CommDTM
- Backplane unit
- Streaming in ProfiTrace 2
- OPC in ProfiTrace 2


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Head Station Type 1B 101-20011B - ProfiTrace OE on 2 networks
- 2 GB SD card
- Ethernet port
- Drives 32 modules
- Backplane unit

Head Station Type 1A 101-20011A - Basic web server
- 2 GB SD card
- Ethernet port
- Drives 32 modules
- Backplane unit
- NO ProfiTrace OE

SCOPE Repeater 101-201210 - 1 RS 485 channel repeater with oscilloscope
- Same specs as regular 1 channel repeater
- 192 MS/s sample rate
- 50 mV resolution
- -6.436..6.436 V
- Backplane unit included

2 Channel Repeater 101-201102 - 2 RS 485 channels
- 12 Mbps
- 31 devices per channel
- Screw terminals
- DB9 connector
- Redundancy
- Termination

1 Channel Repeater 101-201101 - 1 RS 485 channel
- 12 Mbps
- 31 devices per channel
- Screw terminals
- DB9 connector
- Redundancy
- Termination
- Backplane unit


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2 Channel Fiber Optic Module 101-201510 - 2 fiberoptic channels
- 3 km cable length
- 2 x 2 ST connectors
- Redundancy
4 Channel Relay Module 101-210210 - 5 A - 230 VAC

8 Channel Digital Out 101-210110 - 0.5 A - 24 VDC

Fixed Backplane
3 Modules
101-200023 - Fits: 1 Head Station and 2 regular modules
- Extendible with standard backplane units
- Improved durability

Fixed Backplane
2 Modules
101-200012 - Fits: 1 Head Station and 1 regular module
- Extendible with standard backplane units
- Improved durability

Backplane Units
5-pack
101-200011 - Pack of 5 pieces
- Suitable for all regular modules
- NOT for Head Stations


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22 Glossary
Address Unique number of a device connected to the network. With PROFIBUS this
can be 0 to 126. 127 is a broadcast address.
Analyzer Software tool to observe the protocol traffic. Combi-Analyzers can also
inspect the signal quality.
Other term: Bus Monitor.
Example: ProfiTrace.
Bit Time (TBit) To help simplify timing calculations, it is convenient to normalize the time
units. One Bit Time is the time it takes to transmit one bit and is the
reciprocal of the baudrate and is calculated as follows; TBit =1 (bit) /
baudrate (bps).
Examples:
12 Mbps -->TBit =83 ns
1,5 Mbps -->TBit =667 ns
C Capacitance.
Class 1 master A class 1 master is normally a PLC or DCS system. The class 1 master
handles the cyclical Data Exchange with the slaves assigned to it.
Class 2 master A class 2 master is usually a laptop or programming console that is provided
for commissioning, maintenance or diagnostic purposes.
Data Exchange The state of a slave after parameterization and configuration has been
completed, in which it cyclically exchanges I/O data with the master.
Normally the slave stays forever in Data Exchange until the bus
communication or device are stopped.
DGND Digital Ground.
DIN German Institute for Standardization (www.din.de).
DNS Domain Name Service
When COMbricks is sending an e-mail, it uses a DNS server to look up the
domain name it is trying to access and convert it to an IP address.
COMbricks uses a default DNS server, but if your email server does not
support this one, you can enter an alternative DNS server.
DP-V0 DP-V0 is the basic stage of the PROFIBUS DP communication protocol. DP-
V0 devices (master and slaves) perform the following basic functionalities:
- Cyclic exchange of I/O data between controlling and slave devices
- Device, Identifier (module) and Channel related Diagnosis
- Parameterization of DP-slaves
- Configuration of DP-slaves


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DP-V1 DP-V1 is the first extension of PROFIBUS DP-V0. DP-V1 devices comply
with the following features:
- Device related diagnosis is replaced by status and alarms.
- The first three octets of the user parameterization data are standardized.
Optionally these devices may support:
- Acyclic communication (MS1, MS2).
- If alarms are used, MS1 is supported.
DP-V2 DP-V2 is the second stage of extension of PROFIBUS DP after DP-V1. DP-
V2 devices shall comply with the following features:
- Data Exchange Broadcast (DxB) for slave to slave communication
(publisher/subscriber principle).
- Isochronous Mode (time tick synchronized operating slaves, e.g. drives)
- Up- and/or download of Load Region Data (domains)
- Clock Control (synchronization within slaves) and Time Stamping
- Redundancy.
Drop cable See Spur line.
Electromagnetic
Compatibility
See EMC.
EMC The extent to which an electric or electronic device will tolerate electrical
interference from other equipment (immunity), and will interfere with other
equipment. Within the European Community as well as in other countries it
is regulated by law that electric and electronic components and equipment
comply with basic standards such as IEC 61000-6-2 or IEC 61326 or
corresponding individual product standards.
FDL Fieldbus Datalink Layer. Layer 2 of PROFIBUS.
Flashing Function in the Discovery Tool that will blink the LEDs of a selected
COMbricks. Flashing is a support feature that gives the user a visual
confirmation about the installed location of the COMbricks.
FTP File Transfer Protocol
Allows a user to transfer files between two computers. The FTP client
program runs on one computer and a server program on the other. FTP is
primarily for transferring files but can be used to perform other functions:
creating directories, removing directories, listing files, etc. It is TCP based.
GSD file Generic Station Description.
It is provided by the device manufacturer and contains a description of the
PROFIBUS DP/PA device. GSD files provide a way for an open
configuration tool to automatically get the device characteristics.
Head Station The Head Station is the primary element of COMbricks and has to be
inserted in the most left slot of the fixed backplane socket. It schedules the
interaction between all modules and provides data storage and an Ethernet
interface for the user.


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HSA Highest Station Address
The highest address to which the master will look for new masters. This is
done with the FDL Status message. It has nothing to do with the configured
slaves! Default value is 126, but the end user can decrease it to a lower
value. We recommend leaving it on 126 in order to display not configured
slaves in the Live List. This value does not influence the I/O cycle time of the
network.
Hub A Hub refreshes a signal and passes the information on to all nodes which
are connected to the Hub. Data frames which were received on one port are
transferred to all the other ports (chicken foot topology).
Ident Number The primary slave device identification is an Ident Number. This is a unique
16 bits number assigned by the PNO. It is stored within the device and
defined in the corresponding GSD file. In addition it is part of the GSD file
name. At runtime the Ident Number is used within the;
- Set slave address procedure
- Parameterization telegram (byte 5 +6)
- Standard part of a diagnosis message (byte 5 +6)
The Ident Number can be retrieved from a device. Its main purpose is to
make sure that a GSD file and configuration/parameterization data between
master class 1 and its slave are matching.
LED Light Emitting Diode
Indicators on devices to inform he user of its status.
Live List The Live List is a matrix that lists all the available devices. It is directly visible
which devices are troublemakers. With different background colours the
status of the devices is displayed. The Live List can also generate the
product name of the devices when a diagnostic message is captured
(synchronized with the GSD library).
Module

A card that can be inserted in the backplane of COMbricks.
Examples of modules: repeaters, DP slaves or I/O cards.

MPI Multiple Protocol Interface.
Protocol defined by Siemens which uses the layer 1 and 2 of PROFIBUS
(FDL).
OE See ProfiTrace OE.
PA See PROFIBUS PA.
PB PROFIBUS.


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PROFIBUS DP Acronym for "PROFIBUS for Decentralized Peripherals". Specification of an
open fieldbus system with the following characteristics:
- Polling master-slave-system (cyclic communications, MS0)
- Flying masters with robin round token passing coordination (MM)
- Connection based (MS1) and connectionless (MS2, MS3) acyclic
communication between masters and slaves
Options (e.g.):
- Data exchange broadcast (DXB), i.e. slave to slaves communication
- Isochronous mode of slaves
- Clock synchronization
- Redundancy
PROFIBUS DP is standardized within IEC 61158 and IEC 61784,
communication profile families 3/1 and 3/2
The term "PROFIBUS DP" also is a synonym for the RS485 based
deployments within factory automation.
PROFIBUS PA Acronym for "PROFIBUS for Process Automation". This is an application
profile based on PROFIBUS DP independent from the physical profiles
(RS485, Fiber Optics, MBP). The requirements of continuous manufacturing
are covered within the application profile "PA-Devices" and the extension
MBP to the physical profiles.
ProfiTrace OE ProfiTrace Over Ethernet.
A ProfiTrace core which has been implemented in COMbricks that
permanently monitors the installation through the repeaters and visualizes
the information in a web server.
Reflection Part of the original signal that is transmitted back along the cable. It corrupts
the original signal.
Repeater Active physical layer device that receives and retransmits all signals over a
different port to increase the distance and number of devices for which
signals can be correctly transferred for a given medium.
SD card Secure Digital (SD) is a non-volatile memory card format developed by the
SD Card Association for use in portable devices, like: cameras, phones and
game players. The SDHC (High-Capacity) card family has a capacity of 4
GB to 32 GB.
Spur line A cable attached to a bus segment with a T-connection . Spurs are not
recommended with PROFIBUS DP. They are prohibited with 12 Mbps and
PROFIsafe operations. German term is "Stichleitung".
Stub line See Spur line.
TBit See Bit Time.


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TELNET TELetype NETwork
Is a network protocol used to make raw-TCP sessions (terminal-like access).
Basically keyboard commands typed by a remote user can cross the
network and become input for the server. On many operating systems the
TELNET client program is available to communicate without specialized
client software. It was developed in 1969.
Termination A (powered) resistor network at both ends of a segment to prevent
reflections (with PROFIBUS DP the termination has to be powered).
Topology In a communications network, the pattern of interconnection between
network nodes; e.g. bus, ring, star configuration.


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23 About PROCENTEC
PROCENTEC is an independent company,
concentrating all its products and services
on PROFIBUS and PROFINET technology.
Our main business is the export of in-house
developed automation products through our
worldwide distributor network. PROCENTEC
is also providing vendor independent
training and support to end-users.

We are an international PROFIBUS and
PROFINET Competence/Training Center with
all the required expertise available to realize our
projects and services. We have the availability
of some real experts whose knowledge makes
us unique in the world. Because of our international recognition we are often contracted and offer a
wide range of commercial services (consultancy, training, commissioning, maintenance and
troubleshooting). PROCENTEC has 2 offices; the headquarters is based in The Netherlands and a
sales office is located in Germany.

Testlab
PROCENTEC runs 1 of the 8 accredited test laboratories for the certification of PROFIBUS devices. In
our laboratory vendors can have their products tested on PROFIBUS compatibility.

Product development and export
We develop in house PROFIBUS and PROFINET products that are being exported through our
worldwide distributor network. Especially in the area of maintenance tools we have gained a unique
market position.

Democenter
We have a demonstration facility, which is used for support, training, demonstrations, engineering and
trade fairs. It consists of more than 250 devices from more than 40 vendors.

Training and Education
PROCENTEC is very successful with its training program. Up to now, more than 4000 participants
have received a certificate. The costs incurred for engineering, assembly, commissioning and
maintenance always play a key role when choosing a fieldbus. We train our participants that the
implementation of PROFIBUS and PROFINET can help to cut costs in all areas. Our practical
experience is the key factor! PROCENTEC offers different types of PROFIBUS and PROFINET
training modules which are organised on a regular basis.

PROCENTEC is a professional organisation, which is involved in PROFIBUS and PROFINET
technology 24-hours a day. It has the availability of experts who are constantly deployed worldwide.
Not only is the tried and tested automation technology ideal for the use in both Factory and Process
automation, but support is also ensured through the products and services of PROCENTEC.

www.procentec.com


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24 Certificates


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25 Revision history
Version 2.0.0
- NEW paragraph "Email setup" (Web server chapter)
- NEW paragraph "Event setup" and "GSD lib update" (ProfiTrace OE chapter)
- NEW paragraph "Statistics explanation" (ProfiTrace OE chapter)
- NEW paragraph "EMC barrier" (Repeater chapter)
- Updated the "Quickstart" chapter
- Updated the "Glossary"
- Updated the "Tips and Tricks"
- Updated the "Distributors"

Version 3.0.0
- Updated the "Head Station" chapter (comparison table, relay contact)
- Updated the "Repeater" chapter (SCOPE repeater)
- Updated the "Technical Data"
- Updated the "Product list"
- Updated the "Product description" chapter
- Updated the "Web server" chapter
- Updated the "FAQ" chapter
- Updated the "Quick Start" chapter
- Updated the "ProfiTrace OE" chapter

Version 3.1.0
- Updated the "Certificate" chapter
- Updated the "Technical Data" chapter
- Updated the "Installation instructions" chapter - wiring repeater modules
- Updated the "ProfiTrace OE" chapter - streaming with ProfiTrace 2
- Updated the "Product and Spare part list" chapter
- Updated the "Tips and Tricks" chapter

Version 3.2.0
- NEW chapter "Fiber optic module"
- Updated the "Glossary"
- Updated the "Tips and Tricks" chapter
- Updated the "Technical Data" chapter
- Updated the "Products and spare parts" chapter
- Updated the "Head Station" chapter
- Updated the "Repeater modules (RS 485)" chapter
- Updated the "Web server" chapter


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26 Next versions
Fiber Optic chapter
- Delay time example tables

Installation
- Commissioning (channel list, module status, LEDs)
- Technical drawings of the COMbricks

Tips and Tricks
- Modifying system.ini

Others
- Total overview COMbricks family
- New channel list screenshot

New chapters
- Datasheet SALT repeater module
- Datasheet Power module
- Backplane structure
- Commissioning Checklist; Channel list, LEDs, Backplane current


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27 Notes


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Other PROCENTEC products

PROFINET Cable Tester
Suitable for 4- and 8-wire PROFINET and regular Ethernet
cables
Suitable for straight and 90, metal or plastic PROFINET
plugs
Tests cable shielding
Detects short circuits, wire breaks, swaps, miswiring and
split pairs
Large LCD clearly indicates the test results
150 hours on one 9 V battery
Operating temperature: 0 to 50 C
J ust 1-key-press to start continuous testing
It can also test telephone and coax cable

www.profinetcabletester.com

Compact PROFIBUS Repeater
Single channel PROFIBUS repeater
Transparent
Increased signal strength
12 Mbps
Auto baudrate detection
Redundant power supply
Digital glitch filtering
No limit in cascading
Integrated switchable termination
Diagnostic LEDs
DB9 connector for measurements
IP 20 with DIN-rail mounting

www.procentec.com/profihub/b1/en

Other PROCENTEC products

ProfiHub B5
5 Isolated channels
Transparent
31 devices per channel
12 Mbps
1200 m spur line length
No address required
LEDs to indicate termination is ON
Screw terminals and DB9 connectors
IP 20 with DIN-rail mounting

ProfiHub A5
5 Isolated channels
Transparent
31 devices per channel
12 Mbps
1200 m spur line length
No address required
IP 65 classification

www.procentec.com/profihub

PROCENTEC
Turfschipper 41
2292 JC WATERINGEN
The Netherlands

Tel.: +31-174-671800
Fax: +31-174-671801
info@procentec.com
www.procentec.com

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