Emerson USB Fieldbus Interface User manual

USB Fieldbus Interface
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
A 7060MNL, Rev 1
June 2012

Copyright
© Emerson Process Management, 2012. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Trademarks
The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co.
AMS is a mark of one of the Emerson group of companies.
FOUNDATION™ is a mark of the Fieldbus Foundation of Austin, Texas, USA.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
All other marks are property of their respective owners.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction .................................3 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting .........................38
Chapter 2: USB Fieldbus Interface ..................5 Appendix A: Approvals and
certifications ................................................41
Chapter 3: Software installation and device
setup ...........................................................10 Appendix B: Specifications ...........................42
Chapter 4: Using the Fieldbus Device
Configuration utility ....................................22 Appendix C: Waste disposal .........................43
Chapter 5: Using with AMS Device
Manager ......................................................30 Appendix D: Removing pre-release version of drivers on a Windows XP operating
system .........................................................44
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1 Introduction
This manual will guide you in using the USB Fieldbus Interface (interface).
Included here are basic setup, configuration, and troubleshooting
information, as well as guidelines on how to use the interface with AMS Suite:
Intelligent Device Manager.
This manual is divided into the following sections:
•Chapter 1: Introduction – contains safety messages and information
about the manual.
•Chapter 2: USB Fieldbus Interface – contains information about the
interface, its parts, usage, and features.
•Chapter 3: Software installation and device setup – contains
system requirements, software installation instructions, and device
setup information.
•Chapter 4: Using the Fieldbus Device Configuration utility –
contains information on how to use the utility to power, commission,
and/or configure parameters of fieldbus devices.
•Chapter 5: Using with AMS Device Manager – contains setup
information and instructions in using the interface with AMS Device
Manager to configure fieldbus devices.
•Chapter 6: Troubleshooting – contains solutions to the most
common operating problems.
•Appendix A: Approvals and certifications – contains certifications
and approval information.
•Appendix B: Specifications – contains specifications such as
operating temperature, software, electrical information, and
environmental considerations.
•Appendix C: Waste disposal – contains the interface disposal
guidelines.
•Appendix D: Removing pre-release version of drivers on a
Windows XP operating system – contains instructions on how to
remove previous driver versions.
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1.1 Safety message
WARNING!
Do not connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to a live segment (with an active DCS Host and power
supply attached) if the power indicator light on the interface is amber in color. Doing so can disrupt
communications and may compromise automation safety.
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2 USB Fieldbus Interface
Topics covered in this chapter:
•Overview
•Parts and function
•Power modes
2.1 Overview
The USB Fieldbus Interface enables two-way communication between a
computer and fieldbus devices. Its primary function is to allow the setup,
configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of fieldbus devices through a
computer.
The interface is fully compatible with all FOUNDATION fieldbus (FF) devices
and is always configured as a "visitor."
Features
Compliant with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications
Works with standard USB cables
Can detect a Link Active Scheduler (LAS) and will take over as LAS if it is not present on the
segment
Can be connected to any fieldbus segment containing a FOUNDATION fieldbus device
It is particularly useful in these plant scenarios:
•Workbench setup and troubleshooting of fieldbus devices
•With a laptop in the field to configure, commission, decommission, or
troubleshoot fieldbus devices
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The USB Fieldbus Interface comes with a USB cable, lead set, user's manual*,
and installation CD*.
Box contentsFigure 2-1:
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2.2 Parts and function
The USB Fieldbus InterfaceFigure 2-2:
1 Field connection indicator light (*) Indicates the fieldbus device connection status
2 Power indicator light (*) Indicates the power mode of the interface
3 USB port B-type receptacle, compliant with USB 1.1 and 2.0
specifications
4 Fieldbus device connection socket Banana-type connection, compatible with the lead set
provided
(*) See the following Indicator Light Scenarios table.
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Indicator Light ScenariosTable 2-1:
Power
indicator
light
Field
connection
indicator light
Scenarios
Normal scenarios
Green Green The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected to an externally
powered segment and it is able to communicate.
Amber Green The USB Fieldbus Interface is providing power to a fieldbus
segment and it is able to communicate.
Other scenarios
Off Off
The USB Fieldbus Interface is not connected to a powered
computer.
-OR-
The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected to a computer but
the computer power is off.
-OR-
The USB FF HSE Server is not running on the connected
computer.
Green Off
The USB Fieldbus Interface is not connected to a powered
segment.
-OR-
The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected to a powered
segment with the wrong polarity.
Off Green The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected normally to a
powered segment but the USB FF HSE Server is not running.
Amber Red The USB Fieldbus Interface is providing power but a short
circuit has been detected on the field connection.
Amber Off
The USB Fieldbus Interface is providing power and
connected to an already powered fieldbus segment with
reverse polarity.
Amber Amber
The USB Fieldbus Interface is providing power to a fieldbus
segment and the load on that segment has exceeded its
limit.
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2.3 Power modes
The USB Fieldbus Interface is capable of working in two power modes:
•Mode 1 - The interface does not supply power to the connected
fieldbus device or segment. The fieldbus device or segment is
powered by an external source.
Mode 1 is the default mode.
•Mode 2 - The interface powers the connected fieldbus device or
segment and no external power is needed.
The interface is capable of powering multiple devices on a fieldbus
segment through an external USB hub. It can provide current of up to
85 mA (typically three or four fieldbus devices on the same segment).
You can configure Mode 2 using the Fieldbus Device Configuration
utility. For more information, see Section 4.3.
Note
You can choose to use only one power mode. Never attempt to use two power sources at the same
time as it can disrupt communications and may compromise automation safety.
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3 Software installation and device setup
Topics covered in this chapter:
•System requirements
•Installing the Fieldbus Device Configuration utility
•Installing drivers manually
•Setup and connection
•Connecting to a live fieldbus segment
3.1 System requirements
Operating system (*)
Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit)
Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) SP3
Hard disk space
At least 500MB disk space
Hardware
USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
3.2 Installing the Fieldbus Device Configuration utility
Notes
•Do not connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer or to a fieldbus device or
segment until software installation is complete.
•You may be prompted to determine the operating system and the Windows version (32-
bit or 64-bit) running on your computer. Keep this information handy.
1. Insert the installation CD into the CD drive of your computer.
Software and driver installation should start automatically.
If AutoRun is not enabled, run setup.exe from the installation CD.
(*) administrator mode required
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2. Follow the prompts on the installation window.
Should driver installation fail to start automatically, you will be prompted
to install it manually. Follow the procedure in Section 3.3.
3. Click Finish when done.
3.3 Installing drivers manually
Notes
•If you have previously installed a pre-release version of drivers, follow the procedure in
Appendix D first before installing new drivers manually.
•The following procedure only applies to Windows XP operating systems. On Windows 7
operating systems, drivers are automatically installed.
•There are two drivers that have to be installed manually; one for ports and another for USB
controllers. You need to complete the driver installation on the Found New Hardware
Wizard twice to install both drivers.
1. Connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer using the USB cable
provided.
This facilitates manual installation of drivers through the Found New
Hardware Wizard.
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2. From the Found New Hardware Wizard, select the No, not this time
option and click Next.
Found New Hardware Wizard - Welcome pageFigure 3-1:
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3. Select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option and
click Next.
Found New Hardware Wizard - Select installation optionFigure 3-2:
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4. Select the Search for the best driver in these locations option and select
the Include this location in the search check box.
Found New Hardware Wizard - Select driver locationFigure 3-3:
5. Browse to where the drivers are located and click Next.
The drivers are typically in
C:\Program Files\Emerson Process Management\USB Fieldbus Interface
\Drivers.
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6. If a Windows Logo compatibility warning is displayed, click Continue
Anyway to continue the driver installation.
Hardware installation warningFigure 3-4:
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The wizard installs the driver.
Found New Hardware Wizard - Driver installationFigure 3-5:
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7. Click Finish to close the wizard and start the second driver installation.
Found New Hardware Wizard - Driver installation
complete
Figure 3-6:
After closing, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens again to install the
second driver.
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8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to complete the second driver installation.
Note
For the second driver installation, you may be prompted to select the driver that best matches
the connected USB Fieldbus Interface. This happens when you have previously installed a pre-
release version of the driver. Always select the second entry on the dialog, then click Next.
Found New Hardware Wizard - Select best driver matchFigure 3-7:
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If you want to verify the proper installation of drivers, open Windows Device
Manager and check that drivers are installed under Ports (COM & LPT) and
Universal Serial Bus controllers sections.
Windows Device ManagerFigure 3-8:
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3.4 Setup and connection
Note
Install the Fieldbus Device Configuration utility first before setting up and connecting the USB
Fieldbus Interface.
1. Connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer using the USB cable
provided.
Driver installation should start automatically.
If automatic driver installation fails, you need to manually install drivers.
For more information, see Section 3.3.
2. Connect the interface to a fieldbus device or to a fieldbus segment using
the field leads.
CAUTION!
Do not proceed to the next step if you are connecting to a live (powered) segment. Providing
additional power source to an already powered segment can disrupt communications and may
compromise automation safety.
3. Connect the fieldbus device or the unpowered segment to an external
power source or provide power using the Fieldbus Device Configuration
utility.
You can choose to use either of the two power options. Never attempt to
use two power sources at the same time. For more information, see
Section 2.3.
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