IBA Com-L2B-4-8 User manual

PROFIBUS Interface PCI Board
ibaCom-L2B-4-8 and ibaCom-L2B-8-8
ibaCom-L2B-x-8
Manual
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Manufacturer
iba AG
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is updated regularly. Required corrections are contained in the following regulations or
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Protection note
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product and company names mentioned in this manual can be labels or registered
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Certification
The device is certified according to the European standards and directives. This device
corresponds to the general safety and health requirements. Further international cus-
tomary standards and directives have been observed.
Issue Date Revision Chapter Author Version
HW / FW
V 3.2 en 07/23/13 Card is only PCI 2.2 (5 V) compatible 2, 6.1, 12

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Table of contents
1About this manual.............................................................................................5
1.1 Target group ...................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notations ........................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Used symbols ................................................................................................... 6
2Product properties............................................................................................7
3Scope of delivery ..............................................................................................8
4System requirements........................................................................................8
4.1 Hardware ..........................................................................................................8
4.2 Software ............................................................................................................ 8
5Device Indicators, Interfaces & Connectors ...................................................9
5.1 Interfaces and Indicators Found on Device Front at Top .................................. 9
5.1.1 Device LEDs ..................................................................................................... 9
5.1.2 7-Segment Display.......................................................................................... 10
5.1.3 PROFIBUS Interface on ibaL2B-4-8 ............................................................... 10
5.1.4 PROFIBUS Interface on ibaL2B-8-8 ............................................................... 10
5.1.5 PROFIBUS Multimaster Mode ........................................................................ 10
5.1.6 Activate / Deactivate PROFIBUS Bus Terminal Resistors .............................. 10
6Installation of the Board ................................................................................. 11
6.1 Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 11
6.2 Installing the Card ........................................................................................... 11
6.3 Removing the Card ......................................................................................... 12
7Windows XP Driver installation .....................................................................13
8Software Configuration ibaPDA-V6 ...............................................................15
9Diagnosis in ibaPDA-V6 .................................................................................16
9.1 General card diagnosis ...................................................................................16
9.2 Slave diagnosis............................................................................................... 16
9.3 Processor information ..................................................................................... 17
9.4 Memory view ................................................................................................... 17
10 Synchronizing Multiple iba PCI Devices .......................................................18
11 PROFIBUS GSD Data and L2B Operating Modes.........................................19
11.1 GSD Files in Scope of Delivery....................................................................... 20
11.1.1 iba_0F01.gsd – 32 Integer Inputs ................................................................... 21
11.1.2 iba_0F02.gsd – 32 Real Inputs ....................................................................... 22
11.1.3 iba_0F04.gsd – 28 Real Inputs ....................................................................... 23
11.1.4 iba_0F08.gsd – 32 Integer In-/Outputs ...........................................................24
11.1.5 iba_0F09.gsd – 32 Real In-/Outputs ............................................................... 25

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11.1.6 ibaF0b_4.gsd – 28 Real In-/Outputs ............................................................... 26
12 Technische Daten ........................................................................................... 28
13 Accessories .................................................................................................... 28
14 Support and contact....................................................................................... 29

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1 About this manual
This manual describes the construction, the use and the operation of the device
ibaCom-L2B-x-8.
1.1 Target group
This manual addresses in particular the qualified professionals who are familiar with
handling electrical and electronic modules as well as communication and measurement
technology. A person is regarded to as professional if he/she is capable of assessing
safety and recognizing possible consequences and risks on the basis of his/her spe-
cialist training, knowledge and experience and knowledge of the standard regulations.
1.2 Notations
The following designations are used in this manual:
Action Notations
Menu command Menu „Logic diagram“
Call of menu command „Step 1 – Step 2 – Step 3 – Step x”
Example:
Select menu „Logic diagram – Add – New logic
diagram”
Keys <Key name>
Example: <Alt>; <F1>
Press keys simultaneously <Key name> + <Key name>
Example:
<Alt> + <Ctrl>
Buttons <Button name>
Example:
<OK>; <Cancel>
File names, Paths „File name“, „Path”
Example:
„Test.doc“

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1.3 Used symbols
If safety instructions or other notes are used in this manual, they mean:
The non-observance of this safety information may result in an imminent risk of death o
r
severe injury:
By an electric shock!
Due to the improper handling of software products which are coupled to
input and output procedures with control function!
The non-observance of this safety information may result in a potential risk of death or
severe injury!
The non-observance of this safety information may result in a potential risk of injury or
material damage!
Note
A note specifies special requirements or actions to be observed.
Important note
Note if some special features must be observed, for example exceptions from the rule.
Tip
Tip or example as a helpful note or insider tip to make the work a little bit easier.
Other documentation
Reference to additional documentation or further reading.

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2 Product properties
The ibaCom-L2B-x-8 cards are communication cards which are used to connect stan-
dard PC PROFIBUS master devices such as Simatic CPUs and CPs. The ibaCom-
L2B-x-8 boards are the successors of the L2B x-8-F PROFIBUS boards.
As far as this description does not refer explicitly to an ibaCom-L2B-4-8 or ibaCom-
L2B-8-8, the two boards are referred to as ibaL2B boards or cards.
The ibaL2B card is, unlike most iba communication interfaces, a copper based inter-
face which holds 4 or 8 so called Profibus DP slaves. The L2B features the following
functionality.
Compliant PCI V2.2 (5 V) board, needs one PCI-slot, Plug & Play functionality
1 Mbyte of PCI dual port ram for PC access
Standard PROFIBUS DP slave processors (SPC3)
No configuration jumpers or switches – fully software controlled
Firmware control in the PC without uninstalling the card
Dynamic reassigning of interrupt sources and interrupt generation (board and driver
synchronization)
Up to 4 ibaL2B boards can run in the same PC at the same time (board ids #0..#3)
4 DP slaves on one PROFIBUS line (ibaL2B-4-8) or 2x4 DP slaves on 2 PROFI-
BUS DP lines (ibaL2B-8-8-PCI)
Each PROFIBUS-link has its own processor which controls and manages the four
slave-processors.
ibaL2B supports DP multi master mode that means, that on one PROFIBUS line
several masters can be present each controlling their corresponding slaves (one
master for one slave only !)
For each slave (each slave represents an iba module which consists of 32 analog
plus 32 binary signals) the following telegram modes can be chosen:
Integer
Real
S7-Real (Note in this mode there are only 28 Real values instead of the 32 nor-
mally found)
QDA-Flatness (special mode for connection to Siemens flatness measurement
systems).
S7-Request

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Each slave may send and receive data simultaneously (same telegram mode for
both directions)
LEDs for each PROFIBUS-line for CPU active (green), PROFIBUS-line o.k. (yel-
low), internal error (red)
7-segment display for board id and synchronization status
Baud rates up to 12 Mbaud
Automatic baud rate detection
Profibus termination resistors for each PROFIBUS-line (switch)
100% compatibility to its predecessors on the PROFIBUS side (GSD data)
3 Scope of delivery
After unpacking check the completeness and intactness of the delivery.
The scope of delivery includes:
Device ibaCom-L2B-x-8
Manual
Synchronization cable preassembled
GSD files
4 System requirements
4.1 Hardware
IBM-compatible PC with the following minimum configuration:
400 MHz Pentium II or better
128 MB RAM or better
At least one free PCI slot with 5V cable (V2.2, 5 V, 32/64 bit)
Please see http://www.iba-ag.com for further details on a properly outfitted workstation.
4.2 Software
Microsoft Windows NT4.0 (SP 6), 2000, XP, 2003, Win 7
PDA Version 4.07 with PCI support or higher or
ibaLogic V3.65 or higher

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5 Device Indicators, Interfaces & Connectors
Device Front plate View
ibaL2B-4-8
Profibus connector, 7-segment
display and status LEDs
ibaL2B-8-8
Profibus connectors, 7-segment
display and status LEDs
5.1 Interfaces and Indicators Found on Device Front at Top
5.1.1 Device LEDs
Run, Link and Error LEDs indicate the operational state of the L2B channels. The fol-
lowing table describes the states in which you may find the LEDs and their respective
meanings. On power on all LEDs are on for a few seconds to prove their proper func-
tion.
LED Status Indication
Run (green) blinking
off
power is on and the channel is functioning properly
controller stopped
Link (orange) on
off
telegrams received/sent on this channel
no telegrams transmitted;
Err (red) on
off
internal error on controller link
normal state; after resolution of error, LED automatically resets
Assembly side
Termination resistor
OFF ON
Assembly side
Termination resistor
OFF ON

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5.1.2 7-Segment Display
The 7-segment display shows the following information:
Board ID (ranging from 0...3) - after board was initialized
The decimal point in the display indicates whether the
board is working as interrupt master / internal (dot is on) or
board is working as interrupt master / external (dot is blinking) or
board is working as interrupt slave (dot is off)
Note
External synchronization is not supported for PROFIBUS because it is not a synchro-
nized bus.
5.1.3 PROFIBUS Interface on ibaL2B-4-8
The ibaL2B-4-8-PCI connects the 4 L2B DP-slaves to one PROFIBUS DP-line.
5.1.4 PROFIBUS Interface on ibaL2B-8-8
The ibaL2B-8-8 connects the 2x4 L2B DP-slaves to two PROFIBUS DP-lines.
Upper PROFIBUS-connector “Channel A”
Lower PROFIBUS-connector “Channel B”
5.1.5 PROFIBUS Multimaster Mode
Each slave on the ibaL2B board can be assigned to be controlled by its individual mas-
ter. This means that on one DP bus several masters may be active, each controlling his
slave(s).
Note
It is not allowed to assign more that one master to a slave.
5.1.6 Activate / Deactivate PROFIBUS Bus Terminal Resistors
For each PROFIBUS line the line termination resistor can be activated or deactivated.
This allows the use of standard SUBD-9 connectors for connecting the PROFIBUS in-
stead using special connectors with included resistor termination networks.
You’ll find the switches for the termination resistors on the assembly side of the board
between front plate and piggy-back board.
Switch to the left side: Resistor off (disabled)
Switch to the right side: Resistor on (enabled)
Note
Please make sure, that the internal termination does not collide with an eventual exter-
nal termination (e. g. within the switch).

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6 Installation of the Board
6.1 Safety Instructions
The card fits in every compatible PCI slot (32 / 64 bit, 5 V).
Use a ground line or discharge any electrostatic charge from yourself before touching
the card.
The standards for handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) must be followed.
Please follow carefully the advices below. Not to do so may void your warranty!
Remove and install cards only in an ESD designated workspace.
Remove all power connections from the PC before opening the PC and/or install-
ing/removing any device.
Never remove or (un-)solder chips or other parts of the device because this may
damage the device and void your warranty.
6.2 Installing the Card
1. Switch off the PC, disconnect it from power supply and open it, so that you can see
the PCI slots.
2. Unpack the card carefully. Use a ground line or discharge any electrostatic charge
from yourself before touching the card.
3. No settings of jumpers or switches are required.
4. Take hold of the card on the board edges and the front panel.
5. Press the card carefully into the desired PCI connector of the main board. Check
that the card is fully plugged into the slot and fix the card with the screw on the front
panel.
6. If more than one iba card are used connect all iba cards with the synchronization
cable.
7. Close the computer, connect the power supply and start it.

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6.3 Removing the Card
In order to remove the card from the PC, please follow these steps:
1. Stop and switch off the computer, disconnect it from the power supply and open it.
2. Release the screw in the front panel.
3. Pull out the card off the PCI slot carefully and put in a safe place or conductive plas-
tic bag.

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7 Windows XP Driver installation
The ibaCom-L2B-x-8 cards comply with the Plug & Play standard of Windows.
After the card has been plugged in for the first time and after Windows has finished its
startup after booting the Found New Hardware Wizard pops up for introduction to the
installation of the drivers. In case the dialog should not open use the Windows “Add
Hardware Wizard” in the control panel in order to look for new hardware.
If the dialog appears select “No, not this time“. Continue with <Next>.
In the next step select the option “Install the software automatically“ and click on
<Next>.

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The system is looking for driver software and installs it automatically. Finally click on
<Finish>.
If you like to check if the card was properly installed open the Windows „Device Man-
ager“ and look for the card under the iba devices node.

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8 Configuration in ibaPDA-V6
Other documentation
For a more detailed description of the board’s configuration in ibaPDA-V6 please refer
to the ibaPDA-V6 manual or online help.
If card has been installed correctly and the license for L2B Profibus is enabled in the
dongle the card should be available in the I/O manager’s signal tree as a data inter-
face. If you click on the interface icon in the tree you will get a simplified image of the
card and essential information in the right part of the dialog. Here, you should set the
required interrupt mode of the card and check the option “In use” in order to reserve the
card for use by ibaPDA-V6 only (and not by other applications such as ibaLogic).
Example: ibaCom-L2B-4-8 in I/O manager of ibaPDA-V6
Each link of the card has assigned up to 4 modules. Different module types to be se-
lected from a list are available for communication via Profibus. The modules have to be
created before you can configure the measurement signals.
Module types

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9 Diagnosis in ibaPDA-V6
The essential tools for diagnosis are integrated in the I/O manager of ibaPDA-V6.
9.1 General card diagnosis
The image of the card as shown in chapter 8 provides essential information.
The graphical representation of the card shows the animated displays and indicators of
the real card. The 7-segment display shows the actual card number and the LEDs indi-
cate the actual status of the links.
The indicators and their meaning are described in chapters 5.1.1 and 5.1.2.
Depending on the card type 4 (ibaCom-L2B-4-8) or 8 (ibaCom-L2B-8-8) processors
can be found on the card’s image.
A red cross on a processor indicates that the respective processor has no connection
to the Profibus master. A green hook indicates that the connection is established and
stable.
Moreover, the relation between bus connector and processor group, including the de-
fault slave number is indicated in the representation.
9.2 Slave diagnosis
Click on the link icon below the card icon in the signal tree. The slave diagnosis page
will open in the right part of the dialog. Please refer to the ibaPDA-V6 manual or online
help for more information about the different parameters.
Slave diagnosis

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9.3 Processor information
Processor information is for support service and error diagnosis only.
Processor information
9.4 Memory view
This view provides very detailed information about memory use for service purposes. It
shows communication data and telegram contents. The flashing green light indicates a
running system.
Memory view

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10 Synchronizing Multiple iba PCI Devices
Shut down the computer, remove the power connection and plug in the other iba PCI
cards.
Connect the synchronization cable between the devices. This is now necessary be-
cause the PCI bus does not support any synchronization signal on the bus which is
available at all slot simultaneously. The sync cable (a 6-pole flat ribbon connector) en-
sures that all buffers (and data steams) of multiple fiber optic cards are exactly syn-
chronized.
A bad or missing sync-connection may lead to inconsistent data blocks. This would af-
fect the data integrity and data correlation!
Tip
Every delivered card holds a spare jack plugged into the FPB PCI connector. Use this
connector(s) and the flat ribbon cable to manufacture your own sync cable when
needed.
Installing additional components may alter your signal configuration (if a system up-
grade is made) and interrupt assignments. Save all settings before any changes are
done.
Start the PC again, boot windows and start PDA.

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11 PROFIBUS GSD Data and L2B Operating Modes
The data to be measured from the PROFIBUS is defined using the GSD data files
which must be registered on the DP Master.
Each slave processor can be configured to one of the following modes:
Integer format 2 x 32 analog / digital channels
Real format 2 x 32 analog / digital channels
QDA- Flatness on request only
S7- Real format 2 x 28 analog / 32 digital channels
Any of the L2B Interface Card Processors controls 4 PROFIBUS-DP slaves. A slave
transmits the 32 digital / 32 analog channels (one module) of the ibaPDA acquisition
software. Different operating modes may need different GSD data.
Generally, the card can send and receive data, while it's always working as a slave. In
order to reduce bus traffic it is recommended to install GSD files for receiving only, if
sending is not needed.
The DP masters programming software, e. g. S7 configurator, defines the PROFIBUS-
Slaves for the DP-masters. But first the enclosed GSD data file must be loaded with
your (S7-) configuration software. Once the PROFIBUS is configured, one or several
L2B-slaves can be activated.
S7-addresses are assigned when the slaves are configured. The data is organized in
pre-designed structures (refer to the telegram listed below) and the S7-program con-
tinuously updates the data. The transfer rate needs to be adjusted according to each
application.
Note
Note that the S7 can transfer only 28 floats instead of the normal 32 because of addi-
tional framing information within the S7 telegram.
This is valid for old S7-Profibus master only! With S7-400, firmware version 3.0 or
higher and S7-300, firmware version 2.0 or higher, also 32 FLOAT values can be used.

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11.1 GSD Files in Scope of Delivery
Depending on DP-master system or data type, the following gsd-files which are part of
the delivery should be used:
Please note that there are new file names for the gsd-files. In the table below you'll find
the old names in brackets.
GSD file Telegram type / application Simatic S7
iba_0F01.gsd
(L2B_32I.GSD)
32 Inputs – Integer / ibaPDA ●
iba_0F02.gsd
(L2B_32R.GSD)
32 Inputs – Reals / ibaPDA ●1)
iba_0F04.gsd
(L2B_28R4.GSD)
28 Inputs - Reals (for S7 300/400) / ibaPDA ●
iba_0F08.gsd
(L2B32IOI.GSD)
32 Inputs/Outputs - Integer /ibaLogic ●
iba_0F09.gsd
(L2B32ROI.GSD)
32 Inputs/Outputs - Real /ibaLogic ●1)
ibaF0b_4.gsd
(L2B28ROI.GSD)
28 Inputs/Outputs - Real (for S7-400) /ibaLogic ●
ibaF0b_3.gsd
(L2B28SOI.GSD)
28 Inputs/Outputs - Real (for S7-300) /ibaLogic ●
iba_0F05.gsd
(L2B_S7FP.GSD)
S7-Request(free variable access) / ibaPDA ●
iba_0F0C.gsd
(L2B_PLAN.GSD)
QDA (special function: Sorcus-Master) / ibaPDA, ibaLogic
1) S7-400 Firmware V3.0 or higher, S7-300 Firmware V2.0 or higher
Note about terms
The terms "inputs" and "outputs" refer to the point of view of the slave,
i. e. the ibaL2B-card.
Inputs = ibaL2B receives data via the PROFIBUS = output of the DP-master
Outputs = ibaL2B sends data to the PROFIBUS = input of the DP-master
The following section describes the major telegram types and GSD-file relation.