Procentec Profitrace 2 User manual

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User Manual

ProfiTrace 2

PROFIBUS Combi-Analyzer on USB

PROFIBUS analyzer with powerful statistics

High speed digital oscilloscope

Bar graphs

DP-V0/V1 master

Reporting

PROFIBUS to USB interface

Suitable for PROFIBUS DP and PA

9,6 kbps to 12 Mbps

ProfiTrace 2 is suitable for XP and Vista platforms

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transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or

otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

ProfiCore is a registered trademark of PROCENTEC. Other products or company names are or may

be registered trademarks and are the property of their respective companies.

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 follows according to the level of danger:

LDraws 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.

The ProfiCore Ultra 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.

Disclaimer of Liability

We have checked the contents of this manual as much as possible. Since deviations cannot be

precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the content in this manual is

reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for

improvement are welcomed.

PROCENTEC

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Tel.: +31-(0)174-671800

Fax: +31-(0)174-671801

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.procentec.com

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Important Information

Purpose of the Manual

This user manual provides information how to work with ProfiTrace 2.

Recycling and Disposal

The parts of the ProfiCore Ultra can be recycled. For further information about environment-friendly

recycling and the procedure for disposing of your old equipment, please contact:

PROCENTEC

Turfschipper 41

2292 JC WATERINGEN

The Netherlands

Tel.: +31-(0)174-671800

Fax: +31-(0)174-671801

Email: [email protected]

Document Updates

You can obtain constantly updated information on PROCENTEC products on the Internet at

www.procentec.com

You can also contact PROCENTEC Customer Support:

• By phone at +31-(0)174-671800

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• By email at [email protected]

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Contents

Product Description...................................................................................................................... 7

1.1

Product features..................................................................................................................... 7

1.2

Application areas.................................................................................................................... 8

1.3

Detectable faults .................................................................................................................... 8

1.4

ProfiCore Ultra ....................................................................................................................... 9

1.5

System requirements ........................................................................................................... 10

Software installation instructions (Windows XP).................................................................... 11

2.1

Installation steps .................................................................................................................. 11

2.2

Prior to installation................................................................................................................ 11

2.3

Setup program ..................................................................................................................... 12

2.4

ProfiCore Ultra driver installation ......................................................................................... 12

2.5

ProfiTrace installation........................................................................................................... 13

2.6

Connecting ProfiCore Ultra to the USB port ........................................................................ 16

2.7

Installing GSD files............................................................................................................... 17

License system ........................................................................................................................... 19

3.1

Introduction........................................................................................................................... 19

3.2

Characteristics of the license file name ............................................................................... 19

3.3

Storage location of the license files ..................................................................................... 20

3.4

Obtaining the license files .................................................................................................... 20

Quick start ................................................................................................................................... 23

4.1

Starting ProfiTrace 2 ............................................................................................................ 23

4.2

ScopeWare........................................................................................................................... 25

4.3

Bar graph.............................................................................................................................. 27

4.4

ProfiCaptain.......................................................................................................................... 29

4.5

ProfiTrace............................................................................................................................. 30

Oscilloscope measurements (RS 485 – DP) ............................................................................ 33

5.1

Acceptable signals ............................................................................................................... 33

5.2

Termination missing or wire break ....................................................................................... 34

5.3

Short circuit between the A and B line ................................................................................. 35

Training........................................................................................................................................ 37

6.1

First steps............................................................................................................................. 37

6.2

Basic faults with ProfiTrace.................................................................................................. 38

6.3

Double address with ProfiTrace........................................................................................... 39

6.4

Cycle time with ProfiTrace ................................................................................................... 39

Technical Data ProfiCore Ultra..................................................................................................41

Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................... 43

Distributors.................................................................................................................................. 45

Order codes................................................................................................................................. 47

Glossary....................................................................................................................................... 49

Revision History.......................................................................................................................... 52

Next version ................................................................................................................................ 53

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1 Product Description

ProfiTrace 2 is the most powerful analyzer

for PROFIBUS networks. It is the latest

generation in the line of busmonitor

technology because it combines all primary

tools to one; Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Bar

graph and DP-V0/V1 Master. Technicians

can check and troubleshoot the complete

PROFIBUS network with 1 software

package and 1 piece of hardware. This

results in an enormous reduction in

equipment, weight, costs and required

knowledge.

The advanced USB hardware (ProfiCore Ultra)

is internally equipped with a high speed digital

oscilloscope and able to capture bus signals

running at 12 Mbps. It can also be used on

PROFIBUS PA installations with the PA Probe

Ultra.

ProfiTrace 2 is an essential tool for maintenance, commissioning and troubleshooting as well as

product development. The classical failures such as noise, reflections, voltage drops, termination

problems, double addresses, wire breaks and configuration faults are easily identified. Random errors

such as overshoots, error telegrams, repeats and diagnostics can also be captured and logged. The

results can also be exported to detailed reports which are accepted by the industry.

This outstanding tool that fits in your pocket will boost the limits and capabilities of service-,

maintenance- and engineering technicians.

1.1 Product features

Analyzer with powerful statistics

Enhanced version of ProfiTrace 1: Repeats, Fall-outs, Corrupted messages, Diagnostics, Cycle

time, etc.

High speed digital oscilloscope

Differential voltage, A-line, B-line, Noise, Overshoots, Reflections, Triggers.

Bar graphs

Average, Min. and Max. values of the bus signals per device.

Reporting

Automatic generation of detailed reports that are accepted by the industry.

DP-V0/V1 master

ProfiCaptain 1 has been completely integrated with even more features.

ProfiCore Ultra USB interface

Useable on PC platforms, no power supply required and elimination of spur lines.

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DP and PA

The PA Probe Ultra makes a measurement on PA segments possible.

9,6 kbps to 12 Mbps.

Works on XP and Vista platforms.

1.2 Application areas

Troubleshooting & Maintenance of PROFIBUS networks (ProfiTrace, ScopeWare and

ProfiCaptain).

Commissioning of PROFIBUS networks (ProfiTrace, ScopeWare and ProfiCaptain).

PROFIBUS product testing and verification (ProfiTrace, ScopeWare and ProfiCaptain).

Passive cable testing (ScopeWare and ProfiCaptain).

I/O testing of PROFIBUS devices (ProfiCaptain).

Address setting of PROFIBUS devices (ProfiCaptain).

Education.

1.3 Detectable faults

ProfiTrace 2 can be used to detect almost all faults in PROFIBUS networks. The table below describes

the sub-programs you need to find specific faults.

Faults on DP Passive cable

(No devices connected)

No master active

(Slaves are connected)

Running

installation

General communication

faults

-- ProfiCaptain + ProfiTrace ProfiTrace

Double address -- ProfiCaptain + ProfiTrace ProfiTrace

Wrong address -- ProfiCaptain ProfiTrace

No termination ProfiCaptain + ScopeWare ProfiCaptain + ScopeWare ScopeWare

Too many termination ProfiCaptain + ScopeWare ProfiCaptain + ScopeWare ScopeWare

Missing device -- ProfiCaptain ProfiTrace

Device diagnostics -- ProfiCaptain ProfiTrace

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Faults on DP Passive cable

(No devices connected)

No master active

(Slaves are connected)

Running

installation

Short-circuit, break,

crossed wires

ProfiCaptain + ScopeWare ProfiCaptain + ScopeWare ScopeWare

EMC problems ScopeWare ScopeWare ScopeWare

1 Meter rule -- ProfiCaptain + ScopeWare ScopeWare

Configuration faults -- ProfiCaptain ProfiTrace

1.4 ProfiCore Ultra

ProfiCore Ultra is the required hardware to use ProfiTrace 2. It translates PROFIBUS to USB and vice

versa. When ProfiTrace 2 is in the analyzer mode, it passively monitors activity on PROFIBUS and

detects the presence of data traffic sent by participants on the bus. It only observes the data traffic and

does not function on the bus as a master or slave. When ProfiCaptain is used, the ProfiCore Ultra acts

a master and transmits messages on the bus.

ProfiCore Ultra has an isolated RS 485 interface and is equipped with a high speed digital oscilloscope

that is able to capture bus signals running at 12 Mbps (see Fig. 1). It can also be used on PROFIBUS

PA installations with the PA Probe Ultra.

ProfiCore Ultra has the capability to cache data in its on-board memory in case of windows

performance problems or 'higher' priority tasks like the hard-disk. ProfiCore Ultra will NOT lose one

single message.

Additionally ProfiCore Ultra has an expansion connector (RJ 45) which can be used for all kinds of

additional functionality. ProfiTrace 2 uses the expansion connector to trigger an additional

oscilloscope.

Fig. 1 - Internal structure of ProfiCore Ultra

PROFIBUS

Connector

USB

Connector

Expansion

Connector

Support

Power

FPGA

Isolated

RS 485 - DP

Interface

USB

Technology

RAM/Cache Expansion

Technology

High Speed

Oscilloscope

FPGA

Isolated

RS 485 - DP

Interface

USB

Technology

RAM/Cache Expansion

Technology

High Speed

Oscilloscope

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1.5 System requirements

In order to use ProfiTrace 2 and all sub programs, your computer system should include the hardware

and software listed below:

Minimum requirements:

Microsoft Windows XP or Vista

600 MHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent

256 MB of RAM

50 MB of available disk space

1024 x 768 resolution display

1 free USB 2.0 high-speed interface port supplying 400 mA

1 Mouse or other pointing device

Recommended (differences to minimum):

1 GHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent

512 MB of RAM

1280 x 1024 resolution display or better

Attention Users of Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, and Millennium (Me)

PROCENTEC is not able to offer software downloads or replacement CDs for Windows 98, 98 Second

Edition (SE) or Windows Millennium (Me) for ProfiTrace 2. Microsoft has stopped supporting these

operating systems, and this change involves all suppliers.

If you received a software CD that lists any of these operating systems on the CD label, be sure to

keep it in a safe place since it will no longer be available from PROCENTEC.

NOTE: The information in this document version supersedes any information in the digital or printed

documentation. Although the software for Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me will no

longer be available, it could be that ProfiTrace 2 works with these operating systems.

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2 Software installation instructions (Windows XP)

This chapter describes the installation for ProfiTrace 2 and the ProfiCore Ultra drivers. It is assumed

that you have a basic knowledge of Windows operating systems. All example and dialogs are based

on a US/UK based windows installation and may differ slightly based on upgrades, updates and

enhancements. Please use the screenshots in conjunction with the description in order to press the

appropriate buttons and other user interface items.

2.1 Installation steps

The installation of ProfiTrace will be done in the following steps:

Preparations prior to installation.

Installing the ProfiCore Ultra driver.

Installing ProfiTrace.

Connecting the ProfiCore Ultra to the USB port.

Installing GSD files.

2.2 Prior to installation

Prior to installation, follow the steps below:

Make sure you always use the latest version of ProfiTrace and ProfiCore Ultra drivers. Updates

can be downloaded from: www.procentec.com.

Install the latest service packs and ‘hot fixes’ for Windows.

Boot the PC in the normal mode of Windows (not in safe mode).

Under multi-user versions/installations of Windows make sure you have administrator rights.

Do NOT connect the ProfiCore Ultra to the USB port (yet)!

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2.3 Setup program

Insert the ProfiTrace CD in the CD-ROM drive and/or start the Setup.exe. The install shield will

display an introduction screen (see next screenshot).

Click “Install” to install ProfiTrace and the ProfiCore Ultra driver. If you only want to install one of

them, just unselect the option you want to skip.

2.4 ProfiCore Ultra driver installation

The install shield will first install the ProfiCore Ultra driver. In a window the results of the installation

can be followed. Blue letters are OK, red letters indicate a problem. The driver can also be installed

manually by starting “DriverInstall.exe”.

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2.5 ProfiTrace installation

After the ProfiCore Ultra driver has been installed the setup procedure continues with the installation of

ProfiTrace.

Click “Next” to proceed.

You have to accept the terms of the license agreement.

Click “Next” to proceed.

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Fill in your name and organization.

Click “Next” to proceed.

Select your destination folder.

Click “Next” to proceed.

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Check your settings.

Click “Install” to start the installation process.

After the installation process ProfiTrace is ready for use, however we recommend rebooting the PC.

Click “Finish” to close the install shield.

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2.6 Connecting ProfiCore Ultra to the USB port

After connecting the ProfiCore Ultra to the USB port, the last installation process will start.

Click “Next” to proceed.

Select the location of the drivers. Normally the first option is sufficient.

Click “Next” to proceed.

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The driver is ready for use; however we recommend rebooting the PC.

Click “Finish” to close the install shield.

2.7 Installing GSD files

ProfiTrace has the capability to display the Model_Name of the device in the Live List. The

Model_Name comes from the GSD file of the device. If you want to use this feature, you have to copy

all the required GSD files to the “\GSD“ directory.

After the copy process, ProfiTrace has to scan the GSD files in order to create an internal catalogue.

You only have to do this ones! Unless you remove, add or edit a GSD file.

You can also point to a GSD directory of another application. Scanning is still required.

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3 License system

3.1 Introduction

ProfiTrace 2 can be used Offline without licenses. For Online functionality, you need the license for the

parts you want to use.

You can purchase a license for the following combinations:

• ProfiTrace 2

• ProfiTrace 2 + ScopeWare + Bar graph + Reporting

• ProfiTrace 2 + ScopeWare + Bar graph + Reporting + Topology scan

• <Every combination> + ProfiCaptain

The license you have purchased now can later on always be enhanced with extra functionality.

3.2 Characteristics of the license file name

The license is defined by a file with the extension .PLD. This file has to be copied automatically or

manually to the “\APP“ directory of ProfiTrace 2.

The license file is related to the serial number of the ProfiCore Ultra. On the bottom of the ProfiCore

Ultra the serial number can be found. It is a 10-digit number. Fig. 2 illustrates the serial number of the

ProfiCore Ultra.

The license file for the ProfiCore Ultra in Fig. 2 is: ProfiCoreUltra2_00050.PLD

10-digit serial number URL to download the

license file

Fig. 2 – ProfiCore serial number

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3.3 Storage location of the license files

It is allowed to store multiple licenses in the “\APP“ directory of ProfiTrace. It is also allowed to store

the licenses on multiple PCs. The ProfiCore Ultra you utilize will determine the functionality of

ProfiTrace. Fig. 3 illustrates how licenses can be stored on multiple PCs.

3.4 Obtaining the license files

There are 2 was to obtain the license files (see Fig. 4):

1) You can download the license file through our website: www.procentec.com/licenses

Fill in your data and serial number of the ProfiCore Ultra (See paragraph 3.2 where to find the serial

number).

Automatically a web page will opened where you can directly download the license. After download

you have to copy it to the “\APP” directory (see paragraph 3.3 for the storage location).

2) If your PC has internet connection, you can download the license automatically through ProfiTrace.

Connect the ProfiCore Ultra to the USB port and click on Init ProfiCore. ProfiTrace will inform you that

it could not find a valid license file and an option will be offered to download it automatically.

Fig. 3 – License files on multiple PCs

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