IBA ibaFOB-TDC User manual

ibaFOB-TDC
Interface Card for SIMATIC TDC
Issue 1.3
Manual

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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.
Version Date Revision Chapter / pages Author Version HW/FW
V 1.3 01/11/10 ibaPDA-V6, layout um

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Table of contents
1About this manual.............................................................................................5
1.1 Target group...................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notations........................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Symbols used ................................................................................................... 6
2Scope of delivery ..............................................................................................7
3Safety information.............................................................................................7
4Measurement computer pre-requisites ...........................................................7
4.1 Hardware .......................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Software ............................................................................................................ 7
5Introduction .......................................................................................................8
5.1 Assignment ....................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Characteristics .................................................................................................. 8
5.3 Operational modes............................................................................................ 8
5.4 Remarks concerning SIMATIC TDC ................................................................. 9
5.5 Remarks on the measurement principle ......................................................... 10
5.6 Front view ....................................................................................................... 11
5.7 Plug and socket connections .......................................................................... 11
5.8 Indicators ........................................................................................................ 12
5.8.1 Device status LEDs......................................................................................... 12
5.8.2 7-segment display........................................................................................... 12
5.9 Fiber optical interface...................................................................................... 12
6Mounting and dismounting ............................................................................13
6.1 Safety information ........................................................................................... 13
6.2 Mounting ......................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Dismounting .................................................................................................... 14
7Software configuration in ibaPDA-V6............................................................15
8Diagnosis in ibaPDA-V6 .................................................................................16
8.1 General card diagnosis ................................................................................... 16
8.1.1 Tab “Link info” ................................................................................................. 16
8.1.2 Tab “Processor Info”........................................................................................ 17
8.1.3 Tab “Report control” ........................................................................................ 17
8.1.4 Tab “Command/Acknowledge”........................................................................ 18
8.1.5 Tab “Data control”............................................................................................ 18
8.1.6 Tab “Configuration” ......................................................................................... 19
8.1.7 Tab “Channels”................................................................................................ 19
8.1.8 Tab “Timing” .................................................................................................... 20

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8.1.9 Tab “Memory view”..........................................................................................20
9Synchronization of more than one iba PCI card...........................................21
9.1 Important information ...................................................................................... 21
9.2 Procedure........................................................................................................ 21
10 Technical data..................................................................................................22
10.1 Main data ........................................................................................................22
10.2 Performance of the ibaFOB-TDC card / data load ..........................................23
11 Support and Contact.......................................................................................25

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1 About this manual
This manual describes in detail the configuration and use of the product ibaFOB-TDC.
It serves both as a tutorial and a reference document.
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
In this manual the following notations are used:
Action Notation
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 Symbols used
If safety instructions or other information 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 iba 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 o
r
severe injury!
The non-observance of this safety information may result in a potential risk of injury or
material damage!
Note
A note indicates special requirements or actions to be observed.
Important information
Information that a special indication has to be observed, e.g. exceptions from the gen-
eral rule.
Tip
Tip or example which serves as helpful information or a trick to facilitate the work.
Other documentation
Reference to supplementary documentation or further literature.

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2 Scope of delivery
The following components are included with the delivery.
ibaFOB-TDC card
Manual
Synchronization cable (sync cable)
For more accessories not included in delivery, please see www.iba-ag-com
3 Safety information
Please consider the following safety advises:
To prevent electrical shock during installation or uninstallation of the device disconnect
the power supply from the computer before opening!
This card contains components which can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
Prior to touching any electronics card, your body must be electrically discharged. This
can be simply done by touching a conductive, grounded object immediately before-
hand (e.g. bare metal cabinet components, socket protective conductor contact).
4 Measurement computer pre-requisites
4.1 Hardware
IBM PC-compatible computer with the following minimum configuration:
400 MHz Pentium II or better
At least one free PCI slot
128 MB RAM or better
Free disk space > 10 Gbyte
For more information about iba PC, please see www.iba-ag.com.
4.2 Software
ibaPDA Version 4.33 with PCI support or higher
ibaLogic V3.73 or higher
ibaLogic-V4
ibaAnalyzer Version 3.0 or higher (for data analysis)
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5 Introduction
5.1 Assignment
The ibaFOB-TDC card couples the iba Process Data Acquisition system ibaPDA or the
Soft-PLC ibaLogic with the Siemens control system SIMATIC TDC. To achieve this, the
ibaFOB-TDC must be connected to one of the free ports of the CP52IO (GDM Interface
Module of the SIMATIC TDC).
All component parameters are 100% controlled by software. No wiring or jumpering is
necessary for that card.
5.2 Characteristics
The card has the following characteristics:
Bi-directional fiber optic link with 640 MBit/s
Absolutely noise free acquisition of process data
Enhanced SIMATIC TDC system diagnostics
Up to 4 ibaFOB-TDC cards per PC
Display for card id, processor and link status via 7-segment display and LEDs
Plug and Play installation
5.3 Operational modes
The following operational modes are supported by ibaFOB-TDC:
ibaPDA-lite-SD-TDC software interface: Max. 4 cards with up to 512 analog plus
512 digital values are supported by this software (16 telegrams with 32 analog
and 32 digital values each);
Supports a non structured so called ASCII Techno string via the TDC link.
ibaPDA-Request-TDC package: Max. 4 cards with up to 50 processor connec-
tions (32 analog plus 32 digital signals each) and a total of up to 1024 analog
plus 1024 digital signals for one ibaPDA;
Supports one non structured so called ASCII Technostring via the TDC link.
Bi-directional SD/TDC-Lite connection for the ibaLogic Soft-PLC: Max. 4 cards
with up to 512 analog plus 512 digital input values and 256 analog plus 256 digi-
tal values; Supports the non structured so called ASCII Technostring via the TDC
link
Note
It is not allowed to mix an ibaFOB-SD with an old ibaFOB SD x/2 (ISA) within one PC.
To run the ibaFOB-SD the software versions ibaPDA V4.33 or ibaLogic V3.73 or higher
are required.
Tip
To run the ibaFOB-TDC card the software versions ibaPDA-V4.33 or ibaLogic-V3.73 o
r
higher are required.

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5.4 Remarks concerning SIMATIC TDC
The coupling partner on the SIMATIC TDC side is the Interfacemodul CP52IO. This
card is located in a slot of the Global Data Memory (GDM) Rack, the common commu-
nication memory within a multirack SIMATIC TDC system. The fiber optic connection
(FO) may use any free port of any CP52IO.
The CP52IO realizes the access to the GDM memory card CP52M0. The TDC racks
are connected to the CP52IO via the CP52A0 card. The ibaPDA PC with his ibaFOB-
TDC card acts like a SIMATIC TDC rack with a CP52A0.
This topology enables the ibaFOB-TDC to communicate notionally with every proces-
sor in one of the connected racks (max. 43). This would be up to more than 800 CPUs.
In reality the amount of simultaneous accessible CPUs per ibaFOB-TDC is
limited to 50.
In large systems it makes sense, to equip the ibaPDA-system with several ibaFOB-
TDC cards, connected parallel to one GDM.
It is also possible to access one GDM by multiple ibaPDA systems. In this case it is
mandatory to use unique link names for the different ibaPDA systems. It is also re-
quired that one TDC CPU is accessed by only one ibaPDA system.
Figure 1: Typical topology
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5.5 Remarks on the measurement principle
To measure SIMATIC TDC system numeric values must be transported between the
TDC system and the PC, which means that internal variables of the TDC system may
be visualized and recorded. For recording purposes two different software packages
are provided by iba.
Request-TDC (former name Symbolic Request):
The definition of the signals to be measured is independent of the connected system.
All changes are done in ibaPDA. ibaPDA supports the functionality to select the internal
TDC variables by their names, i.e. the plan, function block and the connector names.
To do that for every TDC CPU 2 service function blocks must be included in the CFC
plan of the TDC system. These function blocks support also overload protection to
avoid high system loads by ibaPDA.
The information about the variable names (address book) is not provided by the TDC
engineering software, but is transferred from the TDC CPU to the ibaPDA system di-
rectly via the ibaFOB-TDC card.
Note
An additional software license “ibaPDA-Request-TDC” is required in order to use the
Request TDC function. It must be enabled on the iba software dongle.
SD/TDC-Lite:
All values to be measured have to be manually programmed in CFC plans of the TDC
system. Changes of signals require a change in this plan. Up to 16 process telegrams
are to be defined which transport the values to ibaPDA (or ibaLogic respectively) con-
taining 32 analog plus 32 digital variables each.
ibaLogic works with TDC-Lite channels (bi-directional) only.
Note
The software license “ibaPDA-lite-SD-TDC” is required in order to use the SD/TDC Lite
function. The license must be enabled on the iba software dongle which is done free o
f
charge with purchase of an ibaFOB-TDC card.

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5.6 Front view
1 7-segment display
2 Device status LEDs
3 FO-connector (SC-Technik)
4 FO-connector (SC-Technik)
Figure 2: ibaFOB-TDC card
5.7 Plug and socket connections
1 Sync- connector (blue)
Figure 3: Plug and socket connections
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5.8 Indicators
5.8.1 Device status LEDs
Run, Link and Error LEDs indicate the operational state of the ibaFOB PCI channels.
The following table describes the states in which you may find the LEDs and their re-
spective meanings. On power on all LEDs are lit for a few seconds to prove their
proper function.
LED Status Indication
Run
(green)
Blinking
Off
On
Power is on and the channel is functioning properly
Controller stopped
Controller stopped
Link
(yellow)
On
Off
Telegrams received/sent on this channel
No telegrams received; fiber optics not connected or sending de-
vice switches off
Error
(red)
On
Off
Internal error on controller link
Normal state; after resolution of error, LED automatically resets
5.8.2 7-segment display
The 7-segment display shows the following information:
Horizontal bar: After switching on, until the initialisation by the ibaPDA or ibaLogic
is finished.
Card-ID (ranging from 0 to 3): After card was initialized
The decimal point is ON: Card is configured as an internal interrupt master
The decimal point is OFF: Card is configured as an interrupt slave
The decimal point is blinking: Card is configured as an external interrupt master
Note
It is not allowed to configure the ibaFOB-TDC as external interrupt master.
5.9 Fiber optical interface
The card provides 1 duplex SC type jacks with 1 optical transmitter and 1 optical re-
ceiver.

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6 Mounting and dismounting
6.1 Safety information
The following safety advices apply when handling the card:
Electric shock!
Switch off the PC and disconnect it from the mains power supply before opening!
Electrostatic discharge!
This card contains components which can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge. Be-
fore touching the card makes sure that your body is electrically discharged or works in
a designated ESD protected area!
The standards for handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) must be followed.
6.2 Mounting
Note
In order to take advantage of the plug and play function be sure that ibaPDA-V6, re-
spectively ibaLogic-V4 has been installed before inserting the card. Otherwise, Win-
dows will not recognize the card.
1. Shut down the PC.
2. Switch off the power supply of the PC.
3. Unplug the mains power line.
4. Open the PC so you can reach the PCI slots.
5. Take the card carefully out of the package.
6. Grab the card at the front plate and the rear upper corner. Do not touch the con-
tacts.
7. Plug in the card carefully into a free PCI slot.
8. Fix the card to the housing of the PC. If more than one iba PCI card is installed
connect all cards with one another by the flat ribbon cable (sync cable).
9. Close the PC.
10. Plug in the power line.
11. Switch on the power supply of the PC.
12. Start the PC.
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6.3 Dismounting
1. Shut down the PC.
2. Switch off the power supply of the PC.
3. Unplug the mains power line.
4. Open the PC so you can reach the PCI slots.
5. Release the fixing screw.
6. Unplug the card carefully out of the slot. Store the card in an appropriate con-
tainer.
7. Close the PC.
8. Plug in the power line.
9. Switch on the power supply of the PC.
10. Start the PC.

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7 Software configuration in ibaPDA-V6
Other documentation
For a more detailed description of the card’s configuration in ibaPDA-V6 please refer to
the ibaPDA-V6 manual or online help and ibaPDA-Request-SD-TDC manual.
If the card has been installed correctly and the license is enabled in the dongle the card
should be available in the I/O manager’s signal tree as a data interface.
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 re-
quired 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).
Figure 4: Card representation in ibaPDA-V6
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8 Diagnosis in ibaPDA-V6
The essential tools for diagnosis are integrated in the I/O manager of ibaPDA-V6.
8.1 General card diagnosis
The image of the card as shown in chapter 7provides already 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 on the card are described in chapter 5.8.
Other documentation
For a more detailed description of the following diagnosis dialogs for the card please
refer to the ibaPDA-V6 manual or online help and to the ibaPDA-Request-SD-TDC
manual.
8.1.1 Tab “Link info”
The tab “Link info” provides information about the connection between ibaPDA and the
SIMATIC TDC system.
Figure 5: Link information

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8.1.2 Tab “Processor Info”
This information about the ibaFOB cards processor is for support purposes only. Here
you can find the firmware version of the card.
Figure 6: Processor information
8.1.3 Tab “Report control”
Here you'll find information about the connection and telegram traffic of the up to
50 PDA channels.
Figure 7: Report control
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8.1.4 Tab “Command/Acknowledge”
Here you'll find information about the command and acknowledge handshake during
telegram traffic of the up to 50 PDA channels.
Figure 8: Command / Acknowledge
8.1.5 Tab “Data control”
Here you'll get information about the data traffic of the up to 50 PDA channels.
Figure 9: Data control

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8.1.6 Tab “Configuration”
Here you find information about the GDM area, where the connected TDC racks are
registered.
Figure 10: Configuration
8.1.7 Tab “Channels”
Here you get information about the GDM and the configured communication channels.
Figure 11: Channels
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8.1.8 Tab “Timing”
Here you'll find information about the ibaFOB-TDC load and access statistics.
The firmware ibaFOB-TDC provides a statistical log of all TDC accesses. Primarily this
feature has been added as a helper for the software development and optimization. But
you, as a user, may use the information as well for a better configuration of the TDC
and ibaPDA systems.
Figure 12: Timing
8.1.9 Tab “Memory view”
This is a display of the 256 kB DPR memory on the ibaFOB-TDC card.
Figure 13: Memory view
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