Softing PBpro ETH User manual

© Copyright 2014 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH
Remote PROFIBUS Interface
PBpro ETH
User Guide
Version: MMA-NN-012310 E-072014-02

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ..................................................................................5
Introduction
................................................................................................ 51.1 About PBpro ETH
................................................................................................ 51.2 Safety precautions
................................................................................................ 51.3 About this document
..................................................................................................................... 5
Purpose1.3.1
..................................................................................................................... 5
Target group1.3.2
..................................................................................................................... 6
Conventions used1.3.3
..................................................................................................................... 6
Document history1.3.4
................................................................................................ 71.4 Scope of delivery
................................................................................................ 71.5 Intended Use
Chapter 2 ..................................................................................8
Installation
................................................................................................ 82.1 Mounting
................................................................................................ 82.2 Electric connection
................................................................................................ 92.3 Power supply
................................................................................................ 92.4 PROFIBUS interfaces
................................................................................................ 102.5 Ethernet port
................................................................................................ 102.6 Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
Chapter 3 ..................................................................................12
PBpro ETH Administration
................................................................................................ 123.1 Built-in web server
................................................................................................ 133.2 PBpro ETH information
..................................................................................................................... 13
System Status Information3.2.1
..................................................................................................................... 14
Hardware Diagnostics3.2.2
..................................................................................................................... 15
Version Information3.2.3
..................................................................................................................... 16
GPL Information3.2.4
................................................................................................ 163.3 PBpro ETH network configuration
..................................................................................................................... 16
Overview3.3.1
..................................................................................................................... 17
Search and Configure3.3.2
..................................................................................................................... 19
IP Basics3.3.3
..................................................................................................................... 21
Establishing a network connection between PC and PBpro ETH3.3.4
....................................................................................................... 23
Web based configuration and firmware update
3.3.4.1
....................................................................................................... 23
Network configuration
3.3.4.2
....................................................................................................... 24
Device configuration
3.3.4.3

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Firmware update
3.3.4.4
....................................................................................................... 26
Set password
3.3.4.5
..................................................................................................................... 26
Configuring access to PBpro ETH on a Windows PC3.3.5
....................................................................................................... 26
Install software
3.3.5.1
....................................................................................................... 26
Configure driver
3.3.5.2
..................................................................................................................... 30
Reset to factory settings3.3.6
Chapter 4 ..................................................................................32
Technical Data
Chapter 5 ..................................................................................33
Declarations by the manufacturer

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1 Introduction
1.1 About PBpro ETH
Softing's PBpro ETH Remote PROFIBUS interface is a family of interfaces for remote
access up to four PROFIBUS segments via Ethernet for device parameterization,
controller programming and data acquisition.
1.2 Safety precautions
Read this manual before starting.
For damages due to improper connection, implementation or operation
Softing refuses any liability according to our existing guarantee obligations.
Note
Do not open the housing of the PBpro ETH. It does not contain any parts
that need to be maintained or repaired by the user. In the event of a fault or
defect, return the unit to the vendor.
Opening the unit will void the warranty!
CAUTION
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures!
1.3 About this document
1.3.1 Purpose
This document describes the installation and configuration of PBpro ETH by means of a
PBpro ETH with 4 fieldbus connections.
1.3.2 Target group
This document is addressed to technicians which are responsible for installing and
configuring a PBpro ETH in a factory floor environment.

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1.3.3 Conventions used
The following conventions are used throughout Softing customer documentation:
Keys, buttons, menu items, commands and
other elements involving user interaction are
set in bold font and menu sequences are
separated by an arrow
Open Start Control Panel
Programs
Buttons from the user interface are enclosed
in brackets and set to bold typeface
Press [Start] to start the application
Coding samples, file extracts and screen
output is set in Courier font type
MaxDlsapAddressSupported=23
Filenames and directories are written in italic
Device description files are located in C:
\StarterKit\delivery\software\Device
Description files
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Note
This symbol is used to call attention to notable information that should be
followed during installation, use, or servicing of this device.
Hint
This symbol is used when providing you with helpful user hints.
1.3.4 Document history
Document
version
Release
date
Modifications compared to previous version
01
2014-04-30
Initial version
02
2014-07-10
Minor changes due to internal review:
Last chapter title "EC declaration by the
manufacturer" changed to "Declarations by the
manufacturer"
FCC statement added
ROHS compliance added
WEEE statement added

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1.4 Scope of delivery
The PBpro ETH comprises the the following parts:
PBpro ETH Remote PROFIBUS Interface
24V power connector
Installation CD
Hardware User Manual (this document)
Note
Before starting the installation make sure the delivery is complete and free of
defects. In case of problems please contact your vendor.
1.5 Intended Use
The PBpro ETH has been designed for use in factory, process and building control. The
unit must not be used in explosion hazard areas. The permissible ambient conditions
given in the Technical Data must be complied with.
The faultless and safe operation of the product requires proper transport, proper storage
and installation, and expert operation and maintenance in accordance with the manual.

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2 Installation
2.1 Mounting
The PBpro ETH is intended for mounting on TS35 DIN carrier rails (EN 50022) installed
in control cabinets.
The PBpro ETH is convection-cooled. It therefore needs to be installed in such a way
that the ventilating ducts are at the top and bottom of the unit.
Ensure a ventilation space of at least 30 mm above and below the PBpro ETH.
2.2 Electric connection
Following a schematic of the front panel of the PBpro ETH:
Figure 1: Front panels of the PBproETH

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2.3 Power supply
The PBpro ETH is powered by 24 V DC. The power supply plug connector is included in
the delivery. The power supply socket connector on the front panel is labeled DC 24 V
(see above).
The upper power supply terminal is labeled "+" and must be connected to 24 V. The lower
power supply terminal is labeled "-" and must be connected to 0V. The functional ground is
provided at the grounding screw close to the lower edge of the front side It is labeled with
the symbol.
Proper grounding is prerequisite for compliance with the EMC directives and for ensuring
a proper operation.
The power supply is connected to the plug connector via flexible wires with a cross
section of 0.75 to 1.5 mm². The ground connection wire must have a cross section of 1.5
mm.
The PBpro ETH has an internal safety fuse which blows if an overvoltage (of approx. 30 V
or higher) occurs in the power supply or if a fault occurs in the device. The safety fuse can
only be replaced by the device manufacturer.
Important
The starting current of the PBpro ETH may be several amps for a few
milliseconds. The power supply must provide this starting current in
compliance with the voltage range to ensure a safe startup.
2.4 PROFIBUS interfaces
Depending on the configuration ordered, the PBpro ETH has up to four PROFIBUS-
compliant fieldbus interfaces (in accordance with EN 50170-2). They are labeled
"PB" (single channel version) or "PB 1", "PB 2" etc. (multi-channel version) The
PROFIBUS interface is electrically isolated up to a voltage of 500V DC.
The connecting element is a 9-pin female D-sub connector with the following pin layout:
Pin #
Signal
Description
1
SHIELD
Housing
2
NC
Not assigned
3
RxD/TxD-P
PROFIBUS signal B/B'
4
/RTS
RTS
5
GND
Ground
6
VCC
Bustermination power supply (load 10mA max.)
7
NC
Not assigned
8
RxD/TxD-N
PROFIBUS signal A/A'
9
NC
Not assigned
Table 1: PROFIBUS pin layout

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2.5 Ethernet port
The Ethernet port is implemented as a 10Base-T/100Base-TX connection. Using an RJ45
connector, you can connect a twisted pair category 5 cable. The Ethernet port is labeled
"ETH".
2.6 Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
Power
The "Power" LED indicates the power supply status. This LED is on when the internal
power supply is ensured. If this LED is off, the supply voltage (24 V) is missing or the
internal voltage generation is defective. In the latter case, return the unit to the
manufacturer for repair.
ETH
The "ETH" (Ethernet) LED is on when Ethernet frames are sent or received that control
PROFIBUS activity.
RUN
The "RUN" LED is on when the device is operational.
CON <n>
The "CON" LED (connection) is on when the corresponding fieldbus interface is in use.

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PB 1, PB 2, ...
The "PB" LED shows the bus activity of the corresponding interface:
Master: The LED is on as soon as the master has received the token.
Slave: The LED indicates the status data exchange.
Note
The LED may also light up if the bus has not been connected or is defective.

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3 PBpro ETH Administration
3.1 Built-in web server
Some general information about the device can be queried via the web pages of the built-
in web server. This requires a standard web browser on a PC that is connected to the
PBpro ETH via Ethernet. See PBpro ETH network configuration for configuration of an
Ethernet connection between a PC and the PBpro ETH.
To address the PBpro ETH in the browser, use its IP address as URL (default:
http://192.168.212.212).
If DHCP is used and your network environment supports name resolution, the PBpro ETH
can also be addressed by its host name. PBpro ETH provides its hostname during the
DHCP discover procedure. The default hostname is composed of <part number>-
<serialnumber>, e.g. http://DEA-NN-012314-133500005. Part number and serial number
can be found on the type plate of the PBpro ETH).
The homepage contains the following links:
System Status
Hardware Diagnostics
Version Information
GPL Information
Network Configuration
Device Configuration
Firmware Update
Set Password
Contact
The information contained in the information pages is described in System Status
Information .
The configuration pages allow to modify the IP configuration of the PBpro ETH (see
Establishing a network connection between PC and PBpro ETH ).
The Contact entry is linked to Softing's web site and thus not directly related to the PBpro
ETH.
Most web pages are generated dynamically to reflect the current system status. Therefore
it may take a short time to build the pages.
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3.2 PBpro ETH information
3.2.1 System Status Information
The System Status page indicates the effective IP configuration of the PBpro ETH,
consisting of:
MAC Address fixed Ethernet (MAC) address
IP Address IP address
Subnet Mask IP subnet mask
Broadcast Address IP broadcast address
Default Gateway Address address of the IP gateway to other subnets
Maintenance IP Address IP address of maintenance server (reserved for future use)
The following figure shows an example of the System Status page:
Figure 2: System Status of the PBproETH

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3.2.2 Hardware Diagnostics
During start-up of the device, several hardware components of the system are tested. The
test result is shown in the following example:
Figure 3: Hardware Diagnostics Startup Test Results

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3.2.3 Version Information
The PBpro ETH device consists of a base module with one local PROFIBUS interface for
the first channel and up to three additional PROFIBUS modules for its multi-channel
veraiants. All componentns as well as the entire device are identified by serial numbers
and revisions. The software revisions are indicated too. The following figure shows an
example of the version information:
Figure 4: Version information

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3.2.4 GPL Information
PBpro ETH partially makes use of open source software. This page shows the
corresponding license information:
Figure 5: GPL License Information
3.3 PBpro ETH network configuration
3.3.1 Overview
PBpro ETH is delivered with a preconfigured IP address (192.168.212.212). Typically it
must be reconfigured and assigned an IP address from your LAN address range.
Furthermore, subnet mask and gateway IP address must be set accordingly. This
information is referred to as "IP configuration".
The IP configuration can be changed via Ethernet by means of a Web Browser (HTTP
protocol) or by the dedicated configuration tool Search and Configure.
The following table shows the possible configuration functions depending on the type of
connection that is used. Those functions will be explained in detail in the following
sections.
Client Application on PC
Web Browser
Search and Configure
Precondition
valid IP configuration
any Ethernet connection
allowing for broadcast (e.g.
local connection)
Type of connection protocol
HTTP
proprietary UDP based

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PBpro ETH"s IP address
192.168.212.212
(default)
any
Login required
yes
yes
Login user name
config (fixed)
config (fixed)
Login user password
config (default)
config (default)
Supported functions:
discovery of
misconfigured devices
network configuration
device configuration
firmware update
modification of password
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
yes
Table 2: Configuration functions and interfaces
For proper operation PBpro ETH requires access to the following IP ports:
Port 80
for HTTP (PBpro ETH's web pages)
Port 2355
for discovery and configuration using the tool "Search and
Configure"
Port 2356
for controlling PBpro ETH using TCP/IP sockets
Port 2357
for controlling PBpro ETH using the Windows driver
3.3.2 Search and Configure
Use Search and Configure if PBpro ETH's IP address is unknown or does not match the
actual network environment. Search and Configure is part of the PBpro ETH installation
CD and can be installed directly from CD.
When clicking Search and Configure the network will be scanned for Softing devices.
Devices retrieved will be listed with their MAC address, device type, serial number, name,
IP address, subnet mask and gateway:

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Figure 6: Search and Configure / Devices
By selecting the device and clicking [Configure] you can modify network parameters of
the PBpro ETH without using its website:
Figure 7: Search and Configure / Network parameters

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The host name of the device can be set individually. By default it is built from PBpro ETH's
part number and serial number that can be found on the device's type label, e.g. DEA-NN-
012311-123200003.
If Use DHCP is activated, the IP settings are not accessible for configuration. In this case
the PBpro ETH when rebooted is assigned appropriate settings by the network's DHCP
server. To find out these new settings PBpro ETH may then be accessed by any web
browser using its host name or a [New search] is conducted using Search and
Configure.
Changing the IP configuration requires the password fitting the selected device. The
default password is "config". It can only be changed via PBpro ETH's web interface.
3.3.3 IP Basics
Following a short introduction to the Internet Protocol (IP) which can be useful in
integrating the PBpro ETH in your Local Area Network (LAN). If you are already familiar
with the basics of the Internet Protocol, you may skip this section.
IP (Internet Protocol)
The Internet Protocol makes it possible to combine an undefined number of separate
networks to an overall network, allowing data exchange between any two network stations
in any two subnetworks. The physical characteristics of the networks or of the
transmission paths (Ethernet, Token Ring, ISDN, ...) are of no importance. The data will
be transferred to the receiver independently of these differences.
IP addresses
Under IP, every network station has a unique Internet address, often called "IP number".
This Internet address is a 32-bit value which is written, for better readability, in the form of
four decimal numbers (8-bit values) separated by dots (dot notation), e.g. 192.168.1.5. In
the future, 128-bit addresses will be used.
The Internet address consists of net ID and host ID, where the net ID is used to identify the
network and the host ID to identify the station within a network.
The network class defines, which part of the IP address belongs to the net ID and which
one to the host ID. For the addressing of normal networks, three network classes exist:
Class A, Class B and Class C:
Address range of the
network
Possible number of
networks
Possible number of
hosts per network
Class A
1.xxx.xxx.xx to
126.xxx.xxx.xxx
127 (27)
Approx. 16 million (224)
Class B
128.0.xxx.xxx to
191.255.xxx.xxx
Approx. 16000 (214)
Approx. 65000 (216)
Class C
192.0.0.xxx to
223.255.255.xxx
Approx. 2 million (221)
254 (28)
Table 3: Key data of the different network classes

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The default IP address setting of the PBpro ETH corresponds to class C. The first three
bytes of the IP address are used to identify the network. The last byte is used for
addressing the network station. The complete default IP address is 192.168.212.212.
Assignment of the host ID to the network station and, consequently, the resulting IP
address, can be selected as desired by the network operator (administrator). He must,
however, make sure that an IP address is unique throughout the entire network.
Gateway and subnet mask
The net ID indicates whether the receiver to which a connection is to be established, is
located in the same network as the transmitter. If this part of the IP address is identical for
the transmitter and the receiver, both are located in the same network. If the net IDs are
not identical, the receiver is located in a different network.
The networks can be connected by gateways/routers.
A network can be divided into subnetworks. The net ID defined by the different network
classes is not sufficient for addressing such subnets, however; part of the host ID must
be used for addressing the subnetworks. This means that the net ID is enlarged and the
host ID is reduced accordingly.
The subnetwork defines, which part of the IP address is evaluated as a net ID and which
one as a host ID. Like the IP address the subnet mask is a 32-bit value represented in dot
notation. In binary notation, the part of the subnet mask which corresponds to the net ID is
filled with "1" digits; the part corresponding to the host ID is filled with "0" digits. Example of
a subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
With each data packet to be transmitted, the IP driver compares its own IP address with
that of the receiver. Those bits of the subnet mask which are filled with 0-digits, are
masked off in the IP address. If the evaluated bits of both IP addresses are identical, both
stations are located in the same subnet. If this is not the case, the data packet must be
passed to the gateway or router for transfer to the target network.
Gateways or routers are basically simply computers with two network cards. Ethernet
data packets received on card A are unpacked by the Ethernet driver, and the IP packet
contained in the Ethernet packet is passed to the IP driver. This driver checks whether the
target IP address belongs to the subnet connected to card B and the packet can be
transferred directly, or whether the IP packet must be passed to another gateway. In this
way, a data packet can pass several gateways or routers on its way from one network
station to another.
In addition to routers connecting one Ethernet subnet with another one, there are also
routers which change the physical medium, e.g. from Ethernet to token ring or ISDN.
Broadcast address
A broadcast address is used to send a message to all stations in a subnetwork. It is
recommended to use the highest station address in a subnetwork as broadcast address
(i. e. the broadcast address is built by setting all bits of the host ID to "1"). The PBpro ETH
does not use the broadcast address, thus you may omit it.