IBA ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard Series User manual

ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard
ExpressCard with ibaNet FO connectors
Manual
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Manufacturer
iba AG
Koenigswarterstr. 44
90762 Fuerth
Germany
Contacts
Main office [phone]
Fax [phone]
Support [phone]
Engineering [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.iba-ag.com
This manual must not be circulated or copied, or its contents utilized and disseminated,
without our express written permission. Any breach or infringement of this provision will
result in liability for damages.
©iba AG 2012, All Rights Reserved
The content of this publication has been checked for compliance with the described
hardware and software. Nevertheless, deviations cannot be excluded completely so
that the full compliance is not guaranteed. However, the information in this publication
is updated regularly. Required corrections are contained in the following regulations or
can be downloaded on the Internet.
The current version is available for download on our web site http://www.iba-ag.com.
Protection note
Windows®is a label and registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Other
product and company names mentioned in this manual can be labels or registered
trademarks of the corresponding owners.
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
1.2 06/22´/2012 ESD safety instruction 2 st
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Table of contents
1About this manual.............................................................................................4
1.1 Target group...................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Designations ..................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Used symbols ................................................................................................... 5
2Safety instructions............................................................................................6
2.1 Designated use ................................................................................................. 6
3Scope of delivery ..............................................................................................6
4System prerequisites........................................................................................6
4.1 Hardware .......................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Software ............................................................................................................ 6
5Description ........................................................................................................7
5.1 Properties.......................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Usage................................................................................................................ 7
5.3 Communication protocols ................................................................................. 7
5.4 Fast data processing with reduced CPU load................................................... 7
5.5 iba field devices ................................................................................................ 8
5.6 Modes of operation ........................................................................................... 9
6Device view...................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Front view ....................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Link status indicators....................................................................................... 11
7Installing and removing the card ...................................................................12
7.1 Inserting the card and installing the drivers..................................................... 12
7.2 Removing the card.......................................................................................... 13
8Configuration in ibaPDA-V6 ...........................................................................14
8.1 Procedure ....................................................................................................... 14
8.2 Settings ........................................................................................................... 14
8.2.1 Tab „Configuration“ ......................................................................................... 14
8.2.2 Tab „Info“......................................................................................................... 15
8.2.3 Link 0 “Info“ tab ............................................................................................... 16
9Technical data .................................................................................................19
10 Support and contact .......................................................................................20

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1 About this manual
This manual describes the construction, the use and the operation of the devices
ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard/54 and ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard/34. The function and handling
of the cards are similar, they only differ in their dimensions. By way of an example this
description is based on the ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard/54.
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 Designations
The following designations are used in this manual:
Action Designations
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
or 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 Safety instructions
Electrostatic discharge!
This board contains components which can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge
> 2 kV.
The standards for handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) must be followed.
2.1 Designated use
The device is electrical equipment. It may be used only in the following applications:
Automation of industrial systems
Measurement data logging and analysis
Applications of ibaSoftware products (ibaPDA, ibaLogic etc.)
The device may not be operated in mains supply circuits!
The card should only be used in connection with peripheral devices of iba brand or with
selected components of other automation systems.
3 Scope of delivery
After unpacking check the completeness and intactness of the delivery.
The scope of delivery includes:
ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard/54 or ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard/34
Manual
For more accessories not included in delivery, please see www.iba-ag-com.
4 System prerequisites
4.1 Hardware
IBM-PC-compatible notebook computer with following characteristics:
Pentium IV/3 GHz or better
512 MB RAM or more
ExpressCard/54- or ExpressCard/34-slot
4.2 Software
Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003*), Server 2008*), Vista*) or Windows 7*)
*) 32-Bit version
ibaPDA-V6.24.0 or higher
ibaLogic-V4

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5 Description
5.1 Properties
ExpressCard with 2 fiber optic connections for laptop computers
Fast data transfer between card and computer’s memory by DMA technology
(CPU load relieving)
Support for all ibaNet communication protocols (2 Mbit/s, 3.3 Mbit/s, 5 Mbit/s,
32 Mbit/s and 32Mbit Flex)
Up to 512 analog and 512 digital signals to be sent/received over the fiber optic
link
Sampling time between 10 µs and 2 ms
Replacement for ibaCom-PCMCIA-F with FO-adapter ibaCom-FO-A
Suitable for ExpressCard slots with 34 mm or 54 mm
Plug and Play
5.2 Usage
The card is a member of the ibaFOB-D card family and should be used with mobile
computers for measurement purposes. It can be used for connecting a notebook com-
puter with iba field devices like ibaPADU analog-digital converter units, ibaNet750 de-
vices, ibaLink system couplings and iba bus monitors.
The ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard with its integrated fiber optic adapter provides for higher
data transmission rates (up to 32 Mbit/s) compared with the former ibaPCMCIA-F card
and shows a performance like the ibaFOB-io-D card.
Considered this, a measurement with mobile computers can be of the same quality le-
vel like with stationary systems.
ibaPDA-V6, version 6.24 or higher is required for operation of this card.
5.3 Communication protocols
All current and former ibaNet communication protocols are supported. Thus, data from
an old ibaPADU device (S/N < 1000) as well as from an ibaPADU-S-IT of the new gen-
eration can be processed by this card.
Furthermore, the ibaNet protocol 5 Mbit/s for fast data acquisition (25 kHz) over de-
vices ibaPADU-8-ICP, ibaPADU-8-M or -16-M is supported.
The valid ibaNet protocol of the fiber optic input data stream is detected automatically
by the card. The 32Mbit Flex protocol is supported with firmware version V2.00 (build
172 (C2)) or higher.
5.4 Fast data processing with reduced CPU load
Due to the DMA technology (DMA = Direct Memory Access) measured data are written
directly into the computer’s memory which is used by the software application for read-
ing the data. It is a significant relief for the CPU load while data traffic is boosted.

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5.5 iba field devices
Following, you‘ll find a listing of some iba field devices which can be connected to the
ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard:
ibaPADU-8, -16, -32
ibaPADU-8-ICP, -8-M, -16-M
ibaPADU-S-IT
ibaDIG-40
ibaBM-DPM-S, -S-64 (Profibus DP)
ibaBM-eCAT
ibaBM-SiLink
ibaBM-SLM (SIMOLINK)
ibaBM-DDCS (DDCS Drive Bus)
ibaBM-COL-8i-o
ibaBM-DIS-i-8o
ibaBM-FOX-i-3o-D
ibaNet750-BM
ibaPACO-4
ibaLink-SM-64-i-o
ibaLink-SM-64-SD16
ibaLink-SM-128V-i-2o

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5.6 Modes of operation
The table below gives an overview of the available operation modes, link speed, num-
ber of signals, data sampling time and typical devices:
Link speed Max. number of signals
per FO link
Sampling time Typical device
Single fiber input-only modes
2.0 Mbit/s 32 INT + 32 Digital ≥1 ms ibaPADU16/32
(old, S/N < 1000)
64 INT + 64 Digital ≥1 ms ibaPADU8/16/323.3 Mbit/s
64 REAL + 64 Digital ≥1 ms ibaLink-SM-64-i-o
5.0 Mbit/s 8 INT + 8 Digital ≥50 µs SIMATIC TDC LO5
64 INT + 64 Digital ≥50 µs SIMATIC TDC LO6
128 INT + 128 Digital ≥100 µs SIMATIC TDC LO6
512 REAL + 512 Digital ≥800 µs ABB AC 800PEC (1 ms)
DPM-S mode ≥800 µs ibaBM-DPM-S (1 ms)
32 Mbit/s
8 x (64 INT + 64 Digital) ≥1 ms ibaBM-COL-8i-o (1 ms)
Bidirectional fiber modes (output link required)
5 Mbit/s 8 INT + 8 Digital ≥40 µs ibaPADU-8-M
ibaPADU-8-ICP
32Mbit Flex variable* ≥10 µs ibaPADU-S-IT
Single fiber output-only modes (output link required)
3.3 Mbit/s 64 REAL + 64 Digital ≥1 ms ibaNet750BM
32 Mbit/s Not supported by PC software yet
*Example: transmission of 72 Byte at 25 µs sample time or 3147 Byte at 1 ms.
Beside the mere hardware parameters the usability of card and devices in combination
with a certain operational mode depends also on the iba software application.
Not all of iba application software products support all modes or cards at the time.

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The following table shows the supported combinations of modes of operation and soft-
ware applications:
Transmission rate 3.3 Mbit/s 5 Mbit/s 32 Mbit/s 32Mbit Flex
Sampling rate 1 Hz -1 kHz 0.5 kHz - 25 kHz 1.25 kHz - 20 kHz 0.5 - 100 kHz
Number of signals per
FO-link
64 A + 64 D 8A + 8D 512 A + 512 D (1 ms)
64 A + 64 D (50 µs)
max. 512 A +
512 D
Application Input Output Input Output Input Output Input Output
ibaPDA-V6 ■□1) ■- ■- ■■
ibaLogic-V4 ■■- - ■■- -
■= Ok, □= possible, - = not supported
1) Alarm outputs (50 ms) via ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard