Emerson USB Fieldbus Interface User Manual Download Page 10

Page: 10 / 59

Software installation and device setup

Topics covered in this chapter:

•

System requirements

•

Install the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility

•

Install the Communication DTM software

•

Install the Emerson DTM Library

•

Setup and connection

•

Connect to a live fieldbus segment

Perform software installation and device setup in the following order:
1.

Install the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility.

This allows you to configure the USB Fieldbus Interface and connected
fieldbus devices.

Install the Communication DTM software.

This enables DTM support for connected fieldbus devices.

Install the Emerson DTM Library.

This allows you to use DTMs associated with Emerson devices through an
FDT Frame Application.

Note

Device DTMs are usually acquired from device suppliers. Contact your device supplier if you

have a non-Emerson device and install the appropriate third-party DTM library.

Set up and configure connected fieldbus devices.

3.1

System requirements

Supported operating systems

Windows 8.0 and 8.1
Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit)
Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) SP3

Hard disk space

At least 500MB

Hardware

USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port

User's Manual

May 2014

Summary of Contents for USB Fieldbus Interface

Page 1: ...User s Manual AW7060MNL Rev 2 May 2014 USB Fieldbus Interface User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... countries PACTware is a trademark of PACTware Consortium e V All other marks are property of their respective owners Contents Introduction 3 USB Fieldbus Interface 5 Software installation and device setup 10 Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility 16 Using with AMS Device Manager 24 Using with an FDT Frame Application 32 Troubleshooting 43 Approvals and certifications 47 Specifications 48 Waste ...

Page 3: ...nstructions in using the interface with AMS Device Manager to configure fieldbus devices Chapter 6 Using with an FDT Frame Application contains setup information and instructions in using the interface with an FDT Frame Application to configure fieldbus devices Chapter 7 Troubleshooting contains solutions to the most common operating problems Appendix A Approvals and certifications contains certif...

Page 4: ...B Fieldbus Interface to a live segment with an active DCS Host and power supply attached if the power indicator light on the interface is amber in color Doing so can disrupt communications and may compromise automation safety User s Manual May 2014 4 ...

Page 5: ...ways configured as a visitor Features Compliant with USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 specifications Works with standard USB cables Can detect a Link Active Scheduler LAS and will take over as a LAS if it is not present on the segment Can be connected to any fieldbus segment containing a FOUNDATION fieldbus device Has software support for both Device Descriptors DDs and FDT Device Type Managers DTMs It is part...

Page 6: ...The USB Fieldbus Interface comes with a USB cable lead set user s manual and installation CD Box contents Figure 2 1 User s Manual May 2014 6 ...

Page 7: ...Indicates the fieldbus device connection status 2 Power indicator light Indicates the power mode of the interface 3 USB port Enables USB connection 4 Fieldbus device connection socket Enables fieldbus device or segment connection See the Indicator light scenarios table May 2014 User s Manual 7 ...

Page 8: ...rver is not running on the connected computer Green Off The USB Fieldbus Interface is not connected to a powered segment OR The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected to a powered segment with the wrong polarity Off Green The USB Fieldbus Interface is connected normally to a powered segment but the USB FF HSE Server is not running Amber Red The USB Fieldbus Interface is providing power but a short ci...

Page 9: ...nal power is needed The interface is capable of powering multiple devices on a fieldbus segment through an external USB hub It can provide current of up to 85 mA typically sufficient for three or four fieldbus devices on the same segment You can configure Mode 2 using the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility For more information see Section 4 2 WARNING Choose only one power mode Never attempt ...

Page 10: ...ices 2 Install the Communication DTM software This enables DTM support for connected fieldbus devices 3 Install the Emerson DTM Library This allows you to use DTMs associated with Emerson devices through an FDT Frame Application Note Device DTMs are usually acquired from device suppliers Contact your device supplier if you have a non Emerson device and install the appropriate third party DTM libra...

Page 11: ...ned by Microsoft on some Windows 8 0 and 8 1 operating systems To override this requirement see Appendix E 1 Insert the USB Fieldbus Interface installation CD into the CD drive of your computer Software and driver installation should start automatically If AutoRun is not enabled double click setup exe Should driver installation fail to start automatically you will be prompted to install it manuall...

Page 12: ...llation window Communication DTM installation Figure 3 2 4 Click Finish when done 3 4 Install the Emerson DTM Library 1 Insert the USB Fieldbus Interface installation CD into the CD drive of your computer 2 Navigate to the Emerson DTM Library folder The DTM library folder is typically named Emerson Process Management FF Device DTM Library v1 x x 3 Double click Setup Setup exe 4 Click Next and foll...

Page 13: ...Emerson DTM Library installation Figure 3 3 5 Click Close when done May 2014 User s Manual 13 ...

Page 14: ... Appendix D 2 Connect the interface to a fieldbus device or to a fieldbus segment using the field leads WARNING Do not proceed to the next step if you are connecting to a live powered segment Providing additional power source to an already powered segment can disrupt communications and may compromise automation safety 3 Power the connected fieldbus device or segment Connect the fieldbus device or ...

Page 15: ...s are installed 2 Plug one end of the field lead to the fieldbus device connection socket of the interface and connect the other end to the live fieldbus segment Notes The USB Fieldbus Interface draws current of 10 mA from the segment Make sure the segment has enough power and has the capacity to provide this additional current Make sure the lead set is connected to the live fieldbus segment with ...

Page 16: ...t USB Fieldbus Interface USB Fieldbus Interface or Double click the USB Fieldbus Interface desktop shortcut This is only available when you have selected the desktop icon option during software installation Note If no fieldbus device is detected after 30 seconds this dialog is displayed Click OK to continue No device detected dialog Figure 4 1 A connected fieldbus device or segment has to be power...

Page 17: ...lect the Provide Power check box Note The USB Fieldbus Interface is only capable of providing an output current of up to 85 mA Typically you should not attempt to connect more than three or four fieldbus devices on the same segment when using the Provide Power option Provide Power option Figure 4 2 WARNING Do not use the Provide Power option on a live already powered segment Doing so can disrupt c...

Page 18: ...nterface Configuration utility 2 Under the USB Fieldbus Interface icon select the fieldbus device you want to configure Note A connected fieldbus device or segment should be powered by an external power source or be provided power by the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility for it to be detected 3 Optionally select a permanent device address from 20 to 38 Otherwise the first available address ...

Page 19: ...porary address Note Fieldbus devices on a live segment cannot be decommissioned 1 Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility 2 Under the USB Fieldbus Interface icon select the fieldbus device you want to configure Note A connected fieldbus device or segment should be powered by an external power source or be provided power by the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility for it to be detec...

Page 20: ... assigned as a Link Master LM or as a basic device A Link Master contains the LAS functionality that controls communications on a fieldbus link or segment 1 Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility 2 Under the USB Fieldbus Interface icon select the fieldbus device you want to configure Note A connected fieldbus device or segment should be powered by an external power source or be provid...

Page 21: ...sioned fieldbus device can be identified For more information on commissioning a device see Section 4 3 Identify the device class Figure 4 5 4 Switch to Basic or Link Master from the drop down menu and click Apply May 2014 User s Manual 21 ...

Page 22: ...r stop the USB FF HSE Server manually The USB FF HSE Server automatically starts when you launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility It is typically not necessary to start or stop the USB FF HSE Server manually 1 Launch the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility 2 Click the USB FF HSE Server icon in the tree view 3 Click Start Server or Stop Server User s Manual May 2014 22 ...

Page 23: ...rver Stop Server Figure 4 7 Note The USB FF HSE Server should be running in order to use the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility to power or configure a fieldbus device or segment May 2014 User s Manual 23 ...

Page 24: ...ation on AMS Device Manager 5 1 Add a network component in AMS Device Manager An FF HSE network component has to be present in order to use the USB Fieldbus Interface with AMS Device Manager Notes If there is an existing FF HSE network configured for another fieldbus device you do not need to add a new FF HSE network component You must have an updated license file that includes an HSE license The ...

Page 25: ...Add a network component Figure 5 1 3 Select the FF HSE Network component and click Install May 2014 User s Manual 25 ...

Page 26: ...Install an FF HSE network component Figure 5 2 4 Click Next to proceed 5 Enter a name for the FF HSE network and click Next User s Manual May 2014 26 ...

Page 27: ...Enter a network name Figure 5 3 6 Choose to automatically discover FF HSE linking devices or manually configure IP addresses for FF HSE linking devices May 2014 User s Manual 27 ...

Page 28: ...S Device Manager hierarchy Choosing the localhost address 127 0 0 1 in the Primary HSE NIC Address field displays only the USB Fieldbus Interface in the AMS Device Manager hierarchy Manually entering IP addresses displays manually entered FF HSE networks and the USB Fieldbus Interface in the AMS Device Manager hierarchy The USB Fieldbus Interface does not support FF device alerts User s Manual May...

Page 29: ... your username and password and click OK 3 From the Device Connection or Device Explorer view right click the FF HSE network icon and select Rebuild Hierarchy The USB Fieldbus Interface icon then appears under the FF HSE network USB Fieldbus Interface icon in AMS Device Manager Figure 5 5 4 If you are using the Device Connection View click the sign next to the USB Fieldbus Interface icon to displa...

Page 30: ... configuration parameters that define the physical attributes and operating characteristics of the device Compare Lets you compare two configurations of the device Service Tools or Device Diagnostics Displays alert conditions These include hardware and software malfunctions or parameters with values beyond the device specifications Overview or Process Variables Displays the current output from the...

Page 31: ...For more information about the context menus and other AMS Device Manager functions refer to AMS Device Manager Books Online May 2014 User s Manual 31 ...

Page 32: ...pplication Note Install the Communication DTM software and the Emerson DTM Library first before installing an FDT Frame application For instructions see Section 3 3 and Section 3 4 To be able to view DTMs associated with a device an FDT Frame Application should be installed Follow the manufacturer s recommended software installation instructions For the purpose of this document PACTware is used 6 ...

Page 33: ...ieldbus devices in an FDT Frame Application For more information see Section 3 3 and Section 3 4 If necessary update the DTM library For more information see Section 6 2 Make sure the USB Fieldbus Interface and fieldbus devices are correctly set up and that the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility is installed and running For more information see Section 3 5 and Chapter 4 1 Launch PACTware 2 F...

Page 34: ... display the Project pane if it is not already displayed 3 Select Emerson FF HSE Server and click OK Add the Emerson FF HSE Server Figure 6 3 4 Right click FF HSE Server on the Project pane and click Add device User s Manual May 2014 34 ...

Page 35: ...FF HSE Server Add device Figure 6 4 5 Select Emerson USB Fieldbus Interface and click OK May 2014 User s Manual 35 ...

Page 36: ...Add the Emerson USB Fieldbus Interface Figure 6 5 6 Right click USB Fieldbus Interface on the Project pane and click Add device User s Manual May 2014 36 ...

Page 37: ...USB Fieldbus Interface Add device Figure 6 6 7 Select the device you want to add then click OK May 2014 User s Manual 37 ...

Page 38: ...lled appear on the list For more information on DTM library installation see Section 3 4 Repeat steps 6 and 7 if you want to add more devices to the list 8 Right click USB Fieldbus Interface and select Additional functions Edit DTM Address User s Manual May 2014 38 ...

Page 39: ...Edit DTM Address Figure 6 8 9 On the right pane select the fieldbus device from the list enter the device address in the Node ID field and click Apply Enter Node ID Figure 6 9 May 2014 User s Manual 39 ...

Page 40: ...vice address see Section 4 3 10 Right click HOST PC and click Connect Connect devices Figure 6 10 This connects all devices under the host PC You can also opt to select each device you want connected and click Connect Connected devices appear in bold face type in the menu tree 11 Right click the fieldbus device you want to configure and click Parameter User s Manual May 2014 40 ...

Page 41: ...e 6 11 This displays the various parameters you can edit for the device 12 Configure the parameters of the device Note The parameter display varies and is dependent on the device manufacturer May 2014 User s Manual 41 ...

Page 42: ...Edit device parameters Figure 6 12 User s Manual May 2014 42 ...

Page 43: ...vice Manager In order to configure a fieldbus device in AMS Device Manager you must first commission the device in the Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility For more information on commissioning a device see Section 4 3 Uncommissioned devices are seen in AMS Device Manager as having the non responding device icon and are characterized by an empty device tag or by the device default address Unco...

Page 44: ...evice string Commissioned device in AMS Device Manager Figure 7 2 7 2 Fieldbus device not detected in Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility The Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility immediately detects connected fieldbus devices If 30 seconds have elapsed and no device is detected the following dialog is displayed User s Manual May 2014 44 ...

Page 45: ...erface For more information see Section 2 3 Make sure drivers are installed and that the hardware is ready for use If automatic driver installation fails install drivers manually For more information see Appendix D Check that there are no loose connections and that the USB cable does not exceed 2 meters in length Make sure the USB FF HSE Server is running May 2014 User s Manual 45 ...

Page 46: ... need to manually enter the Node ID in PACTware For more information on entering the Node ID see Section 6 3 Update the DTM library If a new DTM is added you may need to update the DTM library For more information see Section 6 2 Check physical connections Make sure all devices are properly connected and have access to a power source For more information see Section 3 5 Commission the fieldbus dev...

Page 47: ...NO 60950 1 IC This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Issue 4 2004 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC This device complies with Part 15 Subpart B of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 47 CFR Part 15 2009 15 107 15 109 Class B Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Emerson Pro...

Page 48: ...ion 11 5 or later License AMS Device Manager HSE license Part number AW7060HSE Electrical Power consumption Mode 1 0 2 W Power consumption Mode 2 at 85 mA output current 2 5 W at 50 mA output current 1 7 W Power supply to a fieldbus segment in Mode 2 85 mA at 10V Environmental Operating temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Storage humidity 0 to 95 re...

Page 49: ...s this product should be recycled and not treated as household waste Customers in EU member states should contact their Emerson sales representative for information on discarding any part of the USB Fieldbus Interface For customers in all other world areas if it is necessary to discard any part of the USB Fieldbus Interface follow the waste disposal regulations applicable in your location May 2014...

Page 50: ...B controllers You need to complete the driver installation on the Found New Hardware Wizard twice to install both drivers 1 Connect the USB Fieldbus Interface to the computer using the USB cable provided This facilitates manual installation of drivers through the Found New Hardware Wizard 2 From the Found New Hardware Wizard select the No not this time option and click Next 3 Select the Install fr...

Page 51: ...ls the driver 7 Click Finish to close the wizard and start the second driver installation After closing the Found New Hardware Wizard opens again to install the second driver 8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to complete the second driver installation Note For the second driver installation you may be prompted to select the driver that best matches the connected USB Fieldbus Interface This happens when y...

Page 52: ... driver match Figure D 2 If you want to verify the proper installation of drivers open Windows Device Manager and check that drivers are installed under Ports COM LPT and Universal Serial Bus controllers sections User s Manual May 2014 52 ...

Page 53: ...Windows Device Manager Figure D 3 May 2014 User s Manual 53 ...

Page 54: ...s window select General on the left panel 4 On the right panel locate Advanced startup and select Restart now 5 From the Choose an option menu select Troubleshoot 6 From the Troubleshoot menu select Advanced options 7 From the Advanced options menu select Startup Settings 8 Click Restart and select Disable driver signature enforcement User s Manual May 2014 54 ...

Page 55: ... the USB port and wait a few seconds to see if 770 Fieldbus Interface COMxx appears on the list If it does not proceed to Step 5 d Right click 770 Fieldbus Interface COMxx and select Uninstall e Click OK to confirm the driver removal f Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers right click 770 Fieldbus Interface and select Uninstall g Click OK to confirm the driver removal 5 After removing previous d...

Page 56: ...Advanced Settings for COMxx dialog Figure F 1 10 Click OK to close the Properties dialog User s Manual May 2014 56 ...

Page 57: ... Manager 29 configuring using PACTware 33 decommissioning 19 Link Master 20 live segment connection and setup 15 not detected in utility troubleshooting 44 not responding in AMS Device Manager troubleshooting 43 providing power 17 setting device address 18 setting device tag 18 setup and connection 14 setup and connection live segment 15 Fieldbus Interface Configuration utility installing 11 launc...

Page 58: ...nchtop segment connection 14 live segment connection 15 system requirements 10 T troubleshooting cannot edit device parameters PACTware 46 fieldbus device not detected in utility 44 fieldbus device not responding in AMS Device Manager 43 U update device catalog 32 USB FF HSE Server starting stopping 22 User s Manual May 2014 58 ...

Page 59: ...ir accuracy they are not to be construed as warranties or guarantees express or implied regarding the products or services described herein or their use or applicability All sales are governed by our terms and conditions which are available on request We reserve the right to modify or improve the designs or specifications of our products at any time without notice All rights reserved The Emerson l...

Search results

Summary of Contents for USB Fieldbus Interface

Reviews:

Related manuals for USB Fieldbus Interface

Brands by name

Popular brands

Emerson USB Fieldbus Interface, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for USB Fieldbus Interface

Reviews:

Related manuals for USB Fieldbus Interface

Brands by name

Popular brands