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Mapping FIELDBUS parameters
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Mapping FIELDBUS parameters
Mapping FIELDBUS parameters
The PL/X parameters require mapping to the host PC software.
5.1 Using drive.web savvy to map parameters
The PL/X series of DC Drives operate with several ethernet-based distributed control systems
(DCS), for example,
drive.web savvy
.
https://driveweb.com/get-savvy/
Implement
savvy
economically by using off-the-shelf ethernet hubs and connection
cables. Multiple drives can be interconnected to allow the system to be ethernet
enabled. Parameter connections are made virtually within all the units in a system.
Complete diagnostic information is available over RS232 or ethernet (with additional
hardware) when using a distributed control system (DCS) graphical software tool.
Use
drive.web savvy
to select parameters for transmitting to or receiving from the host
drive using, for example, the PROFIBUS protocol. You may fit the PL/X with other Anybus
CompactCom modules having different protocols.
Launch
savvy
, the
drive.web
tool for configuring devices and systems:
To select a phantom device
:
1.
Double-click the PL/X "speedy-sp" phantom device for the Sprint-Electric PL/X on
the opening screen.
2.
Select "Fieldbus" from the bottom of the screen's left-hand menu to display the
Fieldbus screen.
To select a connected device:
1.
Display the "Directory" drop-down menu.
2.
For example, select "Discover Device by IP Address". Enter IP address or hostname
and select "OK".
3.
Double-click the new device added to the screen to display the "Engineering Info"
screen.
4. Select "Fieldbus" from the bottom of the screen to display the Fieldbus screen.
5.1.1 RS232 to USB converter
Your PC might not have an RS232 COM port. Instead, it will have a USB port. In this case,
fit a USB - RS232 converter (e.g. a single in-line converter type USB to serial male D9, or
multi-port type, for example, Belkin F5U120uPC). It will have the required driver utility
software. Install this on the computer first.
NOTE
: When using a USB - RS232 converter, plug it into the PC before powering up to
initialise it correctly.
After installing the driver software:
1.
Right-click on the ‘My Computer’ icon and select Properties / Device Manager /
Ports to find the port allocated to the converter (COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4).
2.
Always use the nominated USB port allocation when setting up
savvy
.