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PB DPV1 / PA Field Unit Installation and Maintenance FCD LMENIM2336-03 – 12/12
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PROFIBUS Master Specification
The PROFIBUS master is the network system host, and can be a PC, DCS, PLC, or some other
microprocessor-based device. The master is defined as the network node that has addressing, and
read/write privileges to slave devices that are assigned to it. A PROFIBUS network can have more
than one master, but one, and only one, token is active at a given time. The token provides the right
to access the transmission medium, as is passed between the active nodes (masters) with a token
telegram. The master host station acts as the bus arbiter, and does the following:
• Recognizes and adds new devices on the link.
• Removes non-responsive devices from the link.
• Distributes a priority-driven token for unscheduled cyclic transmissions between masters.
• Ensures cyclic data transferred on a periodic basis.
• Issues requests for process data from the field devices.
• Issues commands to the field devices.
High Speed Data Exchange – Startup Sequence
• Power ON / Reset – Power on / Reset of master or slave.
• Parameterization – download of parameters into the field device (selected during configuration by
the user).
• I/O Configuration – download of I/O configuration into the field device (selected during configura-
tion by the user).
• Data Exchange – cyclic data exchange (I/O Data) and field device reports diagnostics.
NOTE: In the application profile definition, only Function Blocks may have cyclic parameters. Physical
Blocks and Transducer Blocks do not have cyclic parameters. PROFIBUS DP/V1 is part of the
requirement to access Acyclic parameters through the Function Block specification and is composed
of a slot number and an index number. Acyclic services are performed between two data exchange
cycles. A PROFIBUS Class 2 Master is required for acyclic data exchange (Function Blocks). An
Electronic Device Descriptor File is used in the configuration tool of the Master to gain access to the
Function Block parameters (refer to Chapter 3, Software).
Device Configuration Tool Requirements
Generally, the device configuration tool can be executed independently of the control system configu-
ration tool. The general requirements are as follows:
• A PROFIBUS DP or PA network is inserted as an object of a control system project (or independent
project).
• Within that network, a device is logically attached along with object name, PROFIBUS DP/PA
address, and how many objects are to be attached.
• Editing this device will allow the user to select the type of device (actuator, sensor, etc.).
• The configuration tool will then display the extended parameters with initial values.
• These parameters may be uploaded from the device to display the actual values (if a network
connection is possible).
• New values can be entered and then downloaded to the device through the network connection.
• There will also be a method for monitoring the online parameter values.
Figure 1.2 – Typical PROFIBUS PA Network with DCS or PLC as the Host System
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Point to Point Bus with spurs (or drops) Daisy Chain
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PROFIBUS PA
Interface
Control Highway
Distributed Control
System (Host)
Power for the fieldbus
devices and cable shield
grounding are discussed
in Sections 2.4 and 2.5.
1.5.1 General Network Specification
System Specifications:
• Communicates using the PROFIBUS DP or PROFIBUS PA protocol.
• PROFIBUS DP is V1 compliant.
• Employs high-speed communication.
• Complies with EN50170 fieldbus standard.
• PA Physical Layer with IEC1158-2.
• DP Physical Layer with RS-485.
Network Specification:
Several topologies are available including point-to-point, bus, tree, ring, or a combination of these.
Network features include:
• PROFIBUS DP high-speed communications up to 1.5 Mbit/sec.
• PROFIBUS PA communications are 31.25kbits/sec (segment coupler side).
• Master/slave communications.
• Multiple-master network systems.
• Redundant PROFIBUS DP with single or multiple-master communications.
MX/QX Field Unit Specification:
The field unit mounts inside the actuator, is software controlled, and has the following features:
• Input and Output Function Blocks.
• Device descriptions – describes device and parameters.
• Network communication – compliant with EN50170.
• Configurable by user – locally and via network.