FieldConnex® Basic Segment Coupler
Commissioning
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Commissioning
In the following section you find information on how to commission the device in your fieldbus
topology.
4.1
Cyclic Data Exchange
A suitable configuration tool is required to configure the cyclic data exchange and to define the
slaves, user data, etc. via a PROFIBUS DP master, class 1.
Preparing the Cyclic Data Exchange
1. If necessary, convert existing GSD files for the PA slaves using the P+F GSD converter, then
integrate them into the configuration tool.
2. Adapt the response monitor (watchdog) to the master. Guide value: 5 seconds.
4.1.1
Information on GSD File Conversion
Because coupling is transparent, the PROFIBUS DP master treats PROFIBUS PA slaves like
PROFIBUS DP slaves. This also applies to start–up and configuration.
The GSD file must be integrated in a configuration tool before it can be used to configure and
operate a PROFIBUS PA slave.
Before converting GSD files, always consider the following distinctions between GSD files for
PROFIBUS PA slaves:
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Is the GSD file a profile GSD file or a manufacturer–specific GSD file?
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Is the GSD file designed to communicate via an RS–485 interface (DP GSD file) or an
interface according to IEC 61158–2 (PA GSD file)?
If a profile GSD file is being used, the file name indicates whether it is a DP GSD file or a
PA GSD file.
Example 1
"PA039733.gsd" is a profile GSD file for 4 binary outputs.
The name resolves as follows:
PA
= PROFIBUS PA slave
0
= DP GSD file
39733.gsd
= name of the file
Example 2
"PA139733.gsd" is a profile GSD file for 4 binary outputs.
The name resolves as follows:
PA
= PROFIBUS PA slave
1
= PA GSD file
39733.gsd
= name of the file
If manufacturer-specific GSD files are used, e.g., to define functionalities outside the profile,
proceed as follwos to identify whether it is a DP or PA GSD file:
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If not already done, load the GSD file in your configuration tool.
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Check which baud rates your configuration tool supports.
If a baud rate of 31.25 kBd is supported, this indicates a PA GSD file. The PA GSD file usually
only supports the baud rates 31.25 kBd, 45.45 kBd and 93.75 kBd.
Note!
Read the instruction manual first!
Before you install and commission this product: Read the instruction manual for this product
carefully. Make sure you have understood all information that is relevant for your application.