PDPM ♦ ProLinx Gateway
Configuration
PROFIBUS DP Master
Protocol Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Page 13 of 70
June 24, 2013
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Configuration
In This Chapter
Using the ProLinx SyCon PROFIBUS Configurator .............................. 13
3.1
Using the ProLinx SyCon PROFIBUS Configurator
The ProLinx SyCon PROFIBUS is a PROFIBUS-DP configurator that provides an
automatic means of configuring a PROFIBUS Master Module. All devices are
configured using a single tool which checks dependencies between devices and
thereby only allows configurations that make sense.
In addition, ProLinx SyCon documents the fieldbus system. Detailed
configuration documentation may be printed out that includes details between the
bus topology and the utmost detail of a single device. ProLinx SyCon supports
standardized files that contain information about all features and limitations of the
slave device and uses these files for configuration.
Lastly, the ProLinx SyCon is equipped with a diagnostic mode that allows viewing
of fieldbus status information.
3.1.1 Install ProLinx Sycon Configurator
PROLINX SyCon requires:
A DVDdrive
486 or better CPU
20Mb of free hard disk space
Minimum 16 Mb RAM
Serial (RS232) Communication Port (COM1, COM2, COM3 or COM4)
A screen and graphics card capable of 800x600 resolution
Windows 95, Windows 98, Win NT4 with Service Pack 3 or higher
For Windows 95, minimum Service Pack 1
For Windows NT 4.0, minimum Service Pack 3
3.1.2 Installation
Close all active applications before starting the installation program and perform
the following:
1
Start the installation by running \ProLinx\Utilities\Sycon\SyCon\Setup.exe
from the installation DVD.
2
As the setup program runs, the program prompts you to make selections as
to what components to install.
3
Select the appropriate components based on the following example.
