Procentec ComBricks HE+ User manual

ComBricks HE+
User Manual

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Safety Guidelines
This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, as well as to
protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a warning sign
and are marked as followed according to the level of danger:
Draws your attention to important information on handling the product, a particular part of the
documentation or the correct functioning of the product.
Warning
This device and its components may only be used for the applications described in this manual and only in
connection with devices or components that comply with PROFIBUS and RS 485 interface.
This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored, set up, installed, operated and
maintained as recommended. ComBricks HE+ is a CE class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Warranty
Warranty is void if you open ComBricks HE+.
Qualified Technicians
Only qualified technicians should be allowed to install and work with this equipment. Qualified technicians are
defined as persons who are authorized to commission, to ground, to tag circuits and systems in accordance
with established safety practices and standards. It is recommended that the technicians carry a Certified
PROFIBUS Installer or Certified PROFIBUS Engineer certificate.
Disclaimer of Liability
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entirely, we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the content in this manual is reviewed regularly and
necessary corrections will be included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for improvements are welcome.
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Important information
Purpose of the Manual
This user manual provides information how to work with ComBricks HE+.
Recycling and Disposal
The parts of the ComBricks HE+ can be recycled. For further information about environment-friendly recycling
and the procedure for disposing of your old equipment, please contact:
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Content
Important information........................................................................................... 3
1. Product description ....................................................................................... 8
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................8
Application areas ...............................................................................................................................8
Product features................................................................................................................................9
Modular PROFIBUS repeaters..........................................................................................................10
1.4.1 Cable Redundancy ...........................................................................................................................11
1.4.2 Typical applications .........................................................................................................................11
ProfiTrace OE –Remote monitoring in a web browser...................................................................12
1.5.1 Web server ......................................................................................................................................12
1.5.2 Email ................................................................................................................................................13
1.5.3 Channel List .....................................................................................................................................13
1.5.4 Comparison between ComBricks and ProfiTrace 2 .........................................................................13
1.5.5 Offshore applications ......................................................................................................................13
1.5.6 Mining applications .........................................................................................................................14
1.5.7 Robot cells .......................................................................................................................................15
1.5.8 Logistics ...........................................................................................................................................15
1.5.9 Traffic control ..................................................................................................................................16
1.5.10 Cranes..............................................................................................................................................16
1.5.11 Other applications ...........................................................................................................................17
CommDTM.......................................................................................................................................17
2. Quick Start ................................................................................................... 18
Configure the repeater modules .....................................................................................................19
Wire the repeater modules .............................................................................................................19
Power the Head Station...................................................................................................................19
Customizing the IP address through the web server.......................................................................19
Customizing the IP address through the Discovery Tool .................................................................20
Checking the modules and administrative info in the web server ..................................................21
Testing ProfiTrace OE on the PROFIBUS installation .......................................................................22
Resetting the Head Station..............................................................................................................22
3. Installation instructions ............................................................................... 24
Location ...........................................................................................................................................24
Position............................................................................................................................................24
Inserting modules ............................................................................................................................24
Removing modules from DIN rail ....................................................................................................25
Wiring Ethernet ...............................................................................................................................26
Power Supply...................................................................................................................................26
3.6.1 Procedure ........................................................................................................................................27
3.6.2 Testing and commissioning .............................................................................................................27
Repeater modules ...........................................................................................................................28
Configuring repeater modules.........................................................................................................28
3.8.1 Customizing the PROFIBUS network (NW0/NW1) ..........................................................................28
3.8.2 Redundancy (RED) ...........................................................................................................................29
3.8.3 Hardware or software settings (H/S)...............................................................................................29

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Wiring repeater modules.................................................................................................................30
3.9.1 Screw terminals ...............................................................................................................................31
3.9.2 DB9 connector .................................................................................................................................31
3.9.3 Testing and commissioning .............................................................................................................31
4. Web server .................................................................................................. 32
Status 33
Channel list ......................................................................................................................................35
System log .......................................................................................................................................36
General configuration......................................................................................................................37
Network configuration ....................................................................................................................38
IP configuration ...............................................................................................................................39
Output Control ................................................................................................................................40
Password setup and login................................................................................................................41
4.8.1 Access rights ....................................................................................................................................41
4.8.2 Password best practice....................................................................................................................42
4.8.3 External protocols............................................................................................................................43
4.8.4 Clearing password(s) .......................................................................................................................43
License update.................................................................................................................................43
Document download page ..............................................................................................................44
Email account configuration............................................................................................................45
4.11.1 Alive email .......................................................................................................................................46
4.11.2 Email troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................47
Device management........................................................................................................................47
4.12.1 Backup settings to SD-Card..............................................................................................................47
4.12.2 Restore settings from SD-Card ........................................................................................................48
4.12.3 Restore settings to factory defaults ................................................................................................48
4.12.4 Clear all data....................................................................................................................................48
4.12.5 Restart the device............................................................................................................................48
5. ProfiTrace OE............................................................................................... 49
Live List ............................................................................................................................................49
5.1.1 Updating the GSD file library ...........................................................................................................50
Statistics...........................................................................................................................................50
Message recording ..........................................................................................................................51
Event configuration .........................................................................................................................52
Tag name configuration...................................................................................................................54
Oscilloscope images.........................................................................................................................55
Oscilloscope configuration ..............................................................................................................56
5.7.2 Oscilloscope images.........................................................................................................................58
5.7.3 Oscilloscope errors ..........................................................................................................................58
Bar graph .........................................................................................................................................59
Streaming with ProfiTrace 2 ............................................................................................................59
Summary of Statistics and Events....................................................................................................61
6. Head Station ................................................................................................ 64
Overview..........................................................................................................................................64
Relay contact ...................................................................................................................................65
SD card.............................................................................................................................................65
6.3.1 Inserting/replacing the SD card .......................................................................................................65

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6.3.2 Life cycle of the SD card...................................................................................................................65
6.3.3 Directories and files.........................................................................................................................65
Switch navigation of the Head Station ............................................................................................67
LEDs on the Head Station ................................................................................................................68
7. Scope Repeater Modules (RS485) ............................................................... 69
Two slots in one module..................................................................................................................69
Channel structure ............................................................................................................................70
EMC barrier......................................................................................................................................71
Grounding system............................................................................................................................71
Baudrate detection..........................................................................................................................71
PROFIBUS DP cable lengths .............................................................................................................72
PROFIBUS DP cable specifications ...................................................................................................72
PROFIBUS DP cable types ................................................................................................................73
Redundancy .....................................................................................................................................74
Mixing with other repeaters............................................................................................................74
LEDs of the repeater module...........................................................................................................75
8. CommDTM................................................................................................... 77
Installing drivers, CommDTM and server ........................................................................................77
Setting up the PCD server................................................................................................................77
Using the CommDTM ......................................................................................................................78
9. OPC .............................................................................................................. 81
Installing the OPC drivers ................................................................................................................81
Selecting OPC tags ...........................................................................................................................82
Activating the OPC server................................................................................................................84
10. SNMP ........................................................................................................... 86
List of data items .............................................................................................................................86
Viewing the MIB file ........................................................................................................................87
11. Firmware updates........................................................................................ 89
Updating the Head Station ..............................................................................................................89
Updating modules ...........................................................................................................................90
12. Tips and tricks.............................................................................................. 91
Ident number lookup.......................................................................................................................91
Solution for secured email connections ..........................................................................................91
IP address adjustment tool..............................................................................................................91
Free WiFi channel detector .............................................................................................................91
Some SNMP tools ............................................................................................................................91
13. Sales offices and distributors....................................................................... 92
14. Order codes ................................................................................................. 97
15. Glossary ....................................................................................................... 98
16. Certificates................................................................................................. 101

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17. About PROCENTEC..................................................................................... 102
18. Notes ......................................................................................................... 103

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1. Product description
Introduction
ComBricks™ - The first PROFIBUS and PROFINET-based automation system that unites network components
with permanent monitoring and ProfiTrace.
ComBricks HE+ (Harsh Environments) is a modular system that allows a mix of automation components on a
backplane. Repeater modules can be inserted next to a PROFIBUS slave and at the same time, in a web browser
over Ethernet, the condition of the installation can be remotely inspected with ProfiTrace OE.
Application areas
•Remote maintenance station with ProfiTrace OE
•Modular repeater backbone
•Transparent data hub (repeaters, fiber optic, RS 485-IS, DP slave, PROFINET, etc.)
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In this manual of ComBricks HE+ you may find references to
modules that are not available yet, but will become available
later. These modules are only available on the regular
ComBricks platform. Please check our website for current
status of different modules.
Fig. 1 - ComBricks modules in many applications. Please note: Not all modules are available yet for ComBricks HE+

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Product features
•Drives 4 high-speed slots
•Robust housing
•Improved EMC protection
•Powerful web server
•ProfiTrace OE for monitoring 4 networks
•Multi-language
•Free CommDTM / DP-V1 master
•DIN-rail mounting
•IP 20

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Modular PROFIBUS repeaters
The current trend in PROFIBUS projects is to use segmentation with repeaters, fiber optic and ProfiHubs to
bridge the common faults of the end-user concerning his cabling difficulties. ComBricks HE+ adds another
important element; the creation of modular and random repeater hubs which can be monitored remotely with
a permanent internal ProfiTrace (see Fig. 1).
ComBricks HE+ is based on an internal backplane which can hold up to 2 physical modules. Each physical
module can have one or two repeater modules. This means a total of max 4 galvanic isolated transparent
segments. Every channel can handle 31 PROFIBUS stations and a maximum of 1200 m cable length (depending
on the baudrate). Fig. 2 illustrates some configurations. In contrast with the original ComBricks, this HE+
version is NOT hot-swappable. Always power down the system before adding or removing physical modules.
See paragraph 2.1.
Each channel has a fail-safe circuit which ensures that the remainder of the PROFIBUS network continues to
operate correctly and that the availability of the installation remains optimal. So if one channel has a short-
circuit, the other channels are not affected.
The connection of the bus cable allows for a high degree of flexibility as the repeater modules contain both a 9-
pin and screw connector.
It is possible to dynamically exchange field equipment during operation. ComBricks HE+ is ideal for flow meters,
pH analyzers, actuators, drives and especially motor control centers that make use of drawer systems.
Fig. 2 - Repeater configuration examples
Double Scope repeaters Maximum 2 Double Scope modules