Endress+Hauser Fieldgate FXA720 User manual

BA030S/04/en/07.07
Product Version 2.00.xx
56004856
Operating Instructions
Fieldgate FXA720
Ethernet/PROFIBUS DP gateway with Web server
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Table of Contents
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Software Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registered Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Installation, commissioning and operation . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Operational safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Technical improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6 Writing conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.7 Drawing conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Device designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Licensing agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Function and System Design . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.1 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.2 Display elements (LEDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 System architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2.1 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2.2 Communication ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Preparing for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1.1 Checking the system requirements . . . . . . 16
5.1.2 Installing the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.3 Adobe Acrobat Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Establishing communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2.1 Making initial contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2.2 Changing the Fieldgate address . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3 Installing FXA720 PROFIBUS Driver . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.3.1 Installing the driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.3.2 Configuring the driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.3.3 Setting PROFIBUS DP bus parameters
in FieldCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.3.4 Setting PROFIBUS DP bus parameters
in P View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.4 Modifying, repairing or removing the application . . 28
5.4.1 Fieldgate FXA720 PROFIBUS Driver . . . . . 28
5.4.2 Fieldgate FXA720 documentation . . . . . . . 28
6 Configuring the Web Server . . . . . . . . . 29
6.1 Logging on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.2 User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2.1 Menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2.2 Navigation bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.2.3 Information & Configuration pages . . . . . . . 32
6.3 Fieldgate location page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.4 Security setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.5 Network setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.5.1 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.5.2 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.5.3 Time server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.6 PROFIBUS setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.6.1 Communication settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.6.2 Scan settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.6.3 Live list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.7 Overview of selected devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.7.1 Device detail parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.7.2 E-mail on alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.7.3 Expert mode for Slot/Index configuration . 43
7 Viewing Information (User Mode) . . . 44
7.1 Logging on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.2 Live list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.3 Overview of selected devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.4 Fieldgate information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.5 XML export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.6 Other view functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.6.1 Refresh function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.6.2 Endress+Hauser function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8 Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9 Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9.1 Problems and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9.2 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9.3 Troubleshooting on no connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10.1 E+H power supply units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
11 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
12 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
12.1 Changing the Internet address (Windows 2000) . . . 55
12.2 XML data elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
12.3 PROFIBUS bus parameter ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Revision History
Software Compatibility
* Also supplied with FieldCare, backwards compatible.
Registered Trademarks
PROFIBUS
®
Registered trademark of the PROFIBUS User Organisation, Karlsruhe Germany.
Microsoft
®
, Windows
®
, Windows 2000
®
,Windows XP
®
and the Microsoft logo are registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies and
organisations in question
Product
version Manual Changes Remarks
1.00.xx BA030S/04/en/02.04 Original manual
1.01.xx BA030S/04/en/12.04 Single channel version
Getting started revised
Update of user interface
Addition of limit alarms
New security set-up
E-mails now possible
Chapter 4 revised accordingly
Chapter 5 describes web and pass through set-up
Chapter 7.2
Chapter 7.4
Chapter 7.5, Maintenance user added
Chapter 7.6
2.00.xx BA030S/04/en/07.07 Product Java Applets no longer supported
Revision of Web server pages
Editorial Removal of Java Applets
TOF-Tool/Commuwin II replaced by Fieldgate
Product
version DTM (PROFIdtmDPV1) PROFIBUS Driver PROFIBUS DP OPC Server
Supplied on Fieldgate FXA720 CD-ROM Purchased Separately
1.00.xx Version 1.00 (74)* Version 26.00.00 Version 1.15
1.01.xx Version 1.00 (74)* Version 27.00.00 Version 2.00
2.00.xx Version 1.00 (74)* Version 27.00.00 Version 2.00
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1.1 Designated use
Fieldgate FXA720 is a PROFIBUS/Ethernet Gateway with integrated web server that can be used:
• as a PROFIBUS DP/Ethernet gateway within a PROFIBUS monitoring and control system
• as a remote data acquisition module for PROFIBUS devices connected to its PROFIBUS DP
channels.
More information on these applications is to be found in the manual, or visit the Fieldgate web page
at www.products.endress.com/fieldgate.
1.2 Installation, commissioning and operation
Fieldgate FXA720 must be installed, connected, operated and maintained according to the
instructions in this manual: personnel must be authorised and suitably qualified.
Warning
• You require a unique IP address to set up Fieldgate. The use of IP addresses is strictly
controlled. Usually your system administrator will be authorised to allocate unique addresses
for your Fieldgates. Assigning an unauthorised address to a Fieldgate may result in conflicts
within your system and the failure of the associated devices!
1.3 Operational safety
The unit must not be used in explosion hazardous areas. The permissible ambient conditions given
in the technical data must be complied with.
Repair Do not open the housing of the Fieldgate FXA720. It does not contain any parts that need to be
maintained or repaired by the user. In the event of a fault or defect, return the unit to the vendor.
Opening the unit will void the warranty!
1.4 Technical improvement
Endress+Hauser reserves the right to make technical improvements toits hardware and software at
any time and without prior notification. Where such improvements have no effect on the operation
of the equipment, they are not documented. If the improvements effect operation, a new version of
the operating instructions is normally issued, see Revision History.
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1.5 Declaration of conformity
CE Notice Fieldgate FXA720 complies with the requirements of the EC Directives 89/336/EEC
"Electromagnetic Compatibility" (EMC directive).
• Emission: EN 50022:1998 Class A (ITE Product Standard)
EN 50011:1998 Group 1 Class A (ISM Product Standard)
• Immunity: EN 61000-4-5:1999 Generic Immunity Standard
EN 61000-4-3: 1996 RF Electromagnetic Fields
A Declaration of Conformity in compliance with the above standards has been made and can be
inspected at Endress+Hauser Process Solutions AG on request.
North America Fieldgate FXA720 conforms with the following North American Electromagnetic Compatibility
standards:
• UL 508: Industrial Control Equipment
• CSA C22.2 # 14.795: Industrial Control Equipment
Note!
• For compliance with the legal EMC requirements, the other components (AC adapter, PROFIBUS
stations, etc.) must also meet these requirements.
• To meet the EMC conditions, the device must be installed andconnectedin accordance with the
Installation Instructions.
Warning!
• This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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1.6 Writing conventions
The following writing conventions and symbols have been used to provide the user with a better
overview of the contents of this manual and to highlight important information:
Text emphasis The following table provides you with a brief overview of the methods used to emphasise text in
this manual.
Safety conventions Safety relevant information is highlighted by an icon in the margin plus the note, caution or warning
text.
.
Text emphasis Function Example
" Bold in inverted
commas " Keys, buttons, program icons, tabs, menus, commands "
Start => Programs => Endress+Hauser "
or " Enter "
Select " Print " in the " File " menu.
With the CTRL key (CONTROL key) held down,
press the SHIFT key. Keep the "
CTRL key " pressed and press
the " SHIFT key ".
With the CTRL key (CONTROL key) held down,
click the left mouse button. Keep the "
CTRL key " pressed and left-
click the mouse.
CAPS Details on paths and file names in the text DOKUFMR2XX.PDF or WIN.HLP
Angle brackets Variables <CD-ROM drive>
Icon Meaning
Note!
A note highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may indirectly affect operation
or may lead to an instrument response which is not planned
Caution!
Caution highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, may lead to personal injury or
incorrect functioning of the instrument
Warning!
A warning highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, will lead to personal injury,
a safety hazard or destruction of the instrument
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1.7 Drawing conventions
The following symbols may be found within technical drawings.
Explosion protection .
Electrical symbols .
Icon Meaning
Device certified for use in explosion hazardous area
If the device has this symbol embossed on its name plate it can be installed in an explosion hazardous area
in accordance with the specifications in the certificate or in a safe area
Explosion hazardous area
Symbol used in drawings to indicate explosion hazardous areas. Devices located in and wiring entering
areas with the designation “explosion hazardous areas” must conform with the stated type of protection
Safe area (non-explosion hazardous area)
Symbol used in drawings to indicate, if necessary, non-explosion hazardous areas. Devices located in safe
areas stiill require a certificate if their outputs run into explosion hazardous areas.
Icon Meaning
Direct voltage
A terminal to which or from which a direct current or voltage may be applied or supplied
Alternating voltage
A terminal to which or from which an alternating (sine-wave) current or voltage may be applied or
supplied
Grounded terminal
A grounded terminal, which as far as the operator is concerned, is already grounded by means of an earth
grounding system
Protective grounding (earth) terminal
A terminal which must be connected to earth ground prior to making any other connection to the
equipment
Equipotential connection (earth bonding)
A connection made to the plant grounding system which may be of type e.g. neutral star or equipotential
line according to national or company practice
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2 Identification
2.1 Device designation
The device designation is to be found on the nameplate affixed to the righthand side of the module
.
The device type can be derived from the product code as follows:
2.2 Scope of delivery
Please check that the delivery is complete and free of defects before starting installation. The scope
of delivery comprises the following parts:
• Fieldgate FXA720 gateway
• 24V female plug connector
• Profibus drivers and installation manual (on CD-ROM)
• "Getting Started" manual (printed document)
• If appropriate, additional software licences including documentation
2.3 Licensing agreement
The PROFIBUS driver supplied with the Setup CD can be used on any computer that is to be used
with Fieldgate FXA720. The license agreement is on the Setup CD.
The software required for start-up and commissioning is freely available or is subject to the licensing
conditions of its manufacturer. Installation of the software on your computer implies that you accept
the terms of the corresponding licensing agreement.
Root Description
FXA720- 1
2
3
4
9
No. of Channels
1x PROFIBUS port
2x PROFIBUS ports
3x PROFIBUS ports
1x PROFIBUS port, small housing
Special version
E
Y
Power Supply
24 VDC (+/- 20%)
Special version
1
9
Modem Interface
Ethernet 100Base-Tx/10Base-T
Special version
A
Y
DAT Module
Without DAT module
Special version
Name
Device information
Power requirement
ControlCare
Fieldgate FXA720
FXA720 3E1A
2.00
Ser. No.: 6A000124038
Order Code:
+24VDC +/-10%, max 3A
HW. Version:
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3.1 Function
Fieldgate FXA720 connects host systems to PROFIBUS DP networks via Ethernet. It can be
equipped with up to three RS-485 ports, each giving access to up to 125 PROFIBUS DP devices.
Fieldgate is designed for Windows and web-based applications such as configuration, monitoring,
and visualisation. Process data can be monitored with the integrated Web server.
Fieldgate can also be integrated into system applications via OPC, DTM or XML, eg.:
• OPC for exchanging data with applications such as SCADA/HMI OPC clients,
e.g. P View SPV200
• DTM for exchanging data with FDT frame applications, e.g. FieldCare
• XML for exchanging data with Microsoft Office applications or simple visualisation applications
such as Field Viewer SPV10
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3.2 Design
A schematic of the front panel of the Fieldgate FXA720 is shown in Fig. 3.1 below.
Fig. 3-1: Front panel of the Fieldgate FXA720
3.2.1 Connectors
3.2.2 Display elements (LEDs)
Power supply • 24 VDC: a female plug connector is supplied with the device.
Communication ports • Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX connection
• Depending on type, up to three RS-485 ports for PROFIBUS DP
• COM service port (not relevant to normal operation
ON Green LED indicating the power supply status:
• On: internal power supply is ensured.
• Off: the supply voltage (24 V) is missing or the internal voltage generation is defective. In this
case, the unit needs to be returned to the manufacturer for repair..
ETH Green Ethernet LED:
• On: proper communication (link connection to a hub/switch/NIC) via Ethernet is possible. It
goes out temporarily during transmission and blinks when Browser clients are connected to the
Fieldgate
RUN Available for application-specific purposes and is off by default.
FAIL Available for application-specific purposes and is off by default.
DP1, DP2, DP3 Green LEDs that are the token LEDs of the PROFIBUS Master. The corresponding LED lights as
soon as the master has received the token (communication authorization).
• DPx LEDs will normally not light when the device is used as a pass-through gateway and the scan
service for the corresponding channel is set to off.
• DPx LEDs will normally light when a channel has been scanned by the web-server within the
Fieldgate such as in remote monitoring applications via web.
• DPx LEDs may also light up if the bus has not been connected or is defective.
COM
ETHERNET
PROFIBUS DP
FAIL
ON
ETH RUN
DP
+24VDC
L+
M
FAIL
ON
ETH RUN
+24VDC
COM
PROFIBUS DP1
ETHERNET
DP1
PROFIBUS DP2
PROFIBUS DP3
DP2 DP3
L+
M
FXA720ControlCare
1 channel version 2 and 3 channel versions
FXA720ControlCare
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3.3 System architecture
Web-based applications Fig. 3.2 shows the generic architecture for web-based applications. The devices to be monitored or
configured are connected to the Fieldgate FXA720 via max. 3 PROFIBUS DP channels (RS-485
ports), to which PROFIBUS DP devices can be connected directly. PROFIBUS PA devices are
connected to the DP segment via a segment coupler or link.
The remote connection is made via Ethernet TCP/IP:
• Ethernet port/Internet
• Ethernet port/Remote wireless LAN access points
• Ethernet port/modem
• Ethernet port/LAN with firewall
The following applications may be running on the monitoring station:
• Via XML: Microsoft Office applications (on-line/off-line data acquisition and display)
• Via XML: Fieldgate Viewer SPV10 (data acquisition and visualisation)
• Via OPC: SCADA/HMI OPC clients, e.g. P View (data acquisition and visualisation with trends
and historian)
• Via DTMs: FDT frame applications such as FieldCare (asset management, Information &
Configuration) or other Information & Configuration tool
• Any other OPC client, FDT-based or XML/HTML application.
Note!
• Depending upon application or architecture requirements, each channel can be connected to an
independent PROFIBUS DP network or used to access the same network. The latter requires the
use of field devices with more than on Servicce Access Point
Fig. 3-2: Generic system architecture for web-based visualisation applications
Fieldgate
FXA720
PROFIBUS PA
Ethernet card
Up to 3x
PROFIBUS DP
Segment coupler
Monitoring Station
Office application
Fieldgate Viewer
FieldCare and/or
P View SPV200
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Network applications When used as a Ethernet/PROFIBUS gateway, Fieldgate FXA720 will normally provide the
connection between host applications running on Ethernet and PROFIBUS devices connected to a
PROFIBUS DP or PROFIBUS PA network. Fig. 3.3 shows a typical example.
Examples of applications running on Ethernet are:
• Via OPC: SCADA/HMI OPC clients, e.g. P View
• Via DTM: Asset management tools based on FDT frames, e.g. FieldCare
• Via XML: Microsoft Office and e-Commerce applications
• Any other OPC client, FDT-based or XML/HTML application.
Fig. 3-3: Typical example of a PROFIBUS DP control network with Fieldgate used in pass-through mode
Fieldgate
FXA720
PROFIBUS DP
Segment
coupler
Segment
coupler
PROFIBUS PAPROFIBUS PA
ETHERNET
HMI
e.g. P View
Asset Management
e.g. FieldCare
Enterprise
e.g. Office
Controller
e.g.
ControlCare
SFC173
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3.4 System requirements
Operating System
Remote monitoring via web
browser
Remote Information &
Configuration with
PROFIBUS Client
SCADA and visualisation
Operating system Service Pack / extensions
Windows 2000 SP 1 or higher
Windows XP Home/Professional SP2 or higher
Web browser Service Pack / extensions
MS Internet Explorer > 5.0 with current security updates
Netscape Navigator > 4.7 with current security updates
Opera > 6.0 with current security updates
Mozilla Firefox ≥ 1.0 with current security updates
Add-on Version Function
FieldCare ≥ 1.0 FieldCare is Endress+Hauser’s FDT-based Plant Asset Management tool
which can be used to configure all devices
Add-on Version Function
P View ≥ 1.0 P View is Endress+Hauser’s SCADA tool
Fieldgate Viewer
SPV10
≥ 1.0 Web server for data acquisition and visualization of measured values
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4 Hardware Installation
4.1 Mounting
Fieldgate is intended for mounting on TS35 DIN carrier rails (EN 50022) installed in a control
cabinet.
• The device is convection-cooled. It must be installed in such a way that the ventilating ducts
are at the top and bottom of the unit.
• Ensure that there is a ventilation space of at least 30 mm above and below the device.
• There is no need for a lateral clearance.
Fig. 4-1: Dimensions and clearances for Fieldgate mounting
111 mm
35 mm
top hat rail
135 mm
30 mm
clearance
30 mm
clearance
FAIL
ON
ETH RUN
+24VDC
COM
PROFIBUS DP1
ETHERNET
DP1
PROFIBUS DP2
PROFIBUS DP3
DP2 DP3
L+
M
FXA720ControlCare
COM
ETHERNET
PROFIBUS DP
FAIL
ON
ETH RUN
DP
+24VDC
L+
M
FXA720ControlCare
46.5 mm
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4.2 Wiring
4.2.1 Power supply
Fieldgate FXA720 is powered by 24 V DC. The power supply female plug connector is included in
the delivery. The power supply male socket connector on the front panel is labeled 24VDC
(see Fig. 4.1).
The two power supply terminals are labeled L+ and L–.
• Connect L+ to +24 VDC and connect L– to 0 VDC.
The two terminals are provided with an internal reverse-polarity protection.
Grounding Proper grounding is prerequisite for compliance with the EMC directives and for ensuring a proper
operation.
• The functional ground terminal is labeled and must be connected to the protective ground.
• For use in an environment that is highly subject to electromagnetic interference, an additional
ground connection can be provided at the grounding screw below the "ETH" connector.
The power supply is connected to the plug connector via flexible wires with a cross-section of 0.75
to 1.5 mm². The ground connection wire must have a cross-section of 1.5 mm².
Fuse The Fieldgate FXA720 has an internalsafety fuse which blows if an overvoltage occurs in the power
supply (of approx. 30V or higher) or if a fault occurs in the device. The safety fuse can be replaced
by the device manufacturer only.
Note!
• The start-up current of the Fieldgate FXA720 may be up to 3A. The power supply must provide
this starting current in compliance with the voltage range to ensure a safe startup.
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4.2.2 Communication ports
Ethernet The Ethernet port is labeled "ETH" and has been implemented as a 10Mbit/s or
100 Mbit/s (10Base-T/100Base-TX) connection with automatic baudrate recognition. The
connection is made using a RJ45 connector and a twisted pair category 5 cable.
• Use a crossover cable if Fieldgate is to be connected directly to a Ethernet NIC card in the
personal computer
• Use a straight through cable if the connection is to be made via a hub or switch
COM The COM port is a RS-232C serial interface and for Service use only. The connection is made using
a 9-pin male D-sub connector with the following pin assignment:
Table 4-1: Pin assignment COM RS-232 port
PROFIBUS Fieldgate FXA720 may be equipped with up to three PROFIBUS DP channels (RS-485) labeled
"DP1", "DP2" and "DP3". Each channel is electrically isolated up to a voltage of 500V DC. The
connecting element is a 9-pin female D-sub connector with the following pin assignment:
Table 4-2: Pin assignment of RS-485 PROFIBUS DP ports
Note!
• Please observe the installation guidelines for PROFIBUS devices, which are available from the
PROFIBUS Trade Organization, at www.profibus.com or in Endress+Hasuer Operating
Instructions BA034S/04/en.
Pin # Signal Description Pin # Signal Description
1 Reserved Do not connect 6 Reserved Do not connect
2 RXD Receive Data 7 Reserved Do not connect
3 TXD Transmit Data 8 Reserved Do not connect
4 Reserved Do not connect 9 Reserved Do not connect
5 GND Signal Ground
Pin # Signal Description
1SHIELD Housing
2 NC Not assigned
3 RxD/TxD-P PROFIBUS signal B/B’
4/RTS RTS
5 GND Ground
6 VCC Bus-termination power supply (load 10mA max.)
7 NC Not assigned
8 RxD/TxD-N PROFIBUS signal A/A’
9 NC Not assigned
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5 Getting Started
Before you start the installation:
• Check that you have administrator rights for your computer.
• Check that you have a unique IP address for each Fieldgate to be installed together with
subnet, gateway (LAN/router/firewall) and, if appropriate, broadcast IP addresses.
If a previous version is installed on your computer, we recommend that you deinstall it before
installing the new version.
Warning!
• The use of IP addresses is strictly controlled. Usually your system administrator will be
authorised to allocate unique addresses for your Fieldgates. Assigning an unauthorised address
to a Fieldgate may result in conflicts within your system and the failure of the associated
devices!
5.1 Preparing for installation
5.1.1 Checking the system requirements
Procedure 1. Place the Fieldgate CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive, the Setup menu appears.
2. First check that your computer fulfils the minimum requirements as described below, see also
Section 3.4.
3. Now carefully read the "Release Notes" before starting the installation - a double-click opens
them up.
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5.1.2 Installing the documentation
Procedure 1. Now install the documentation: Click on the "Component Installation" option:
2. Click on "Install Documentation" to install the FieldCare FXA720 manual:
3. The installation wizard appears: Proceed with the installation by clicking the "Next" button.
4. To open, select "Start => Programs => Endress+Hauser => Fieldgate => FXA720 =>
English => Manuals" and select the document you require.
5.1.3 Adobe Acrobat Reader
You require Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF file. The current Reader version is supplied on
the CD-ROM.
1. To install, select the "Component Installation" option. Then, double-click on "Adobe
Acrobat Reader" .
2. The installation wizard appears: Proceed with the installation by clicking the "Next" button.
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5.2 Establishing communication
5.2.1 Making initial contact
Note!
• To make initial contact with the Fieldgate FXA720, the IP address of your computer must be
temporarily changed to the same domain as the Fieldgate default address (192.168.253.1). If
you are unsure of how to do this, consult your system administrator.
• The following procedure applies to internet connection via Windows XP. The procedures for
Windows 2000 is described in Chapter 11.
Before starting, the Fieldgate FXA720 must either:
• be installed in the network connected to a switch/hub with a straight cable or
• be connected directly to the computer with a cross-link cable.
Procedure 1. Right-click "Start => Settings => Control Panel => Network Connections" .
2. Right-click "Local Area Connection => Properties"
Using the left mouse button, double-click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" or
click once, then click "Properties".
3. Now you can enter/change the values and click "OK" to confirm.
– Enter e.g. 192.168.253.2 (in this example, an address 192.168.253.2 – 254 is valid)
– Enter a subnet mask, e.g. 255.255.255.0
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