Platforma educationala Profibus DP Master Platform

Introduction

ProfiCaptain is a PC based profibus dp master that has been designed for applications like: I/O tests, commissioning, parameterization and demonstrations. It fills the gaps that other products leave open and makes working with PROFIBUS a lot easier, faster and more fun.

The main platform is a configuration environment in which the user can setup his slaves with the respective modules and parameters. After setting up the network, they are put in Data Exchange without compilation or download. The I/Os can simply be watched and manipulated. If needed, class 2 functions can be used on all addresses in the network, even if they are not configured or locked by another master. ProfiCaptain is integrated in ProfiTrace 2.

Application areas

I/O testing and address setting for cabinet builders
Manual override for process operators
Product testing for integrators and manufacturers
Product evaluation
Product demonstration
Education

Background information
This tool has been developed because of high investments in hardware and software just to test, evaluate or demonstrate PROFIBUS products (PLCs, PC cards, power supplies and cables). If people have the means to invest, than not all communication functions are available and it requires knowledge about tools and programming. ProfiCaptain is a perfect solution for a small and easy to handle master system.

Product features
Putting slaves in Data Exchange.
Automatic detection of the busparameters
Brand new concept of 'stealing' slaves
Class 2 functions in a Class 1 framework
I/O testing with automatic patterns
Changing slave addresses over the bus
No shutdowns when updating the configuration
Deactivating slaves in the configuration

Test and evaluate your wired device-I/O easy and quick with ProfiCaptain.

Software features
Integrated in ProfiTrace 2.
Language: English.

Stealing slaves
Stealing slaves from other masters without removing them from the bus or shutting the masters down.

Automatic detection of the busparameters
Detection of busparameters (Tslot, MaxTSDR, Tset, etc).
Suggested master address.
Dynamic Live List.
All baudrates are supported (9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps).
Prevention of accidental shutdowns.

I/O Testing
Watches and modification on selectable variable types (bool, hex, decimal, float, etc).
Automatic patterns (bit walks, zig-zags and counters).

Acyclical class 2 functions
Acyclical class 2 functions on all addresses.
Set Slave Address.
Read Inputs/Outputs (of every slave in the network).
Get Configuration.
Get Diagnostics.
Automatic identification of all the slaves in the network (address, product name and Ident Number).

Configuration
User friendly configuration software.
Easy network creation with advanced GSD import.
No shutdowns when updating the configuration.
Deactivating slaves in the configuration when they are not required.