FieldServer Computer Drive FS 8700 20 User Manual

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Driver Manual  
(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)  
FS-8700-20 Profibus DP  
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY  
Effective for all systems manufactured after May 1, 2001  
Driver Version:  
1.02  
Document Revision: 4  
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1.  
Profibus DP Description  
The Profibus DP driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices using  
Profibus DP protocol. The Communications Adapter card is included with the FieldServer. The  
FieldServer can function as either a Master or a Slave on the Profibus Network.  
When acting as a DP Master, the FieldServer requires a Profibus master configuration file in  
addition to its own configuration file.  
The Profibus master configuration file  
(bridge.bss/bridge.2bf) describes the operating network, and the FieldServer configuration file  
(config.csv) describes the data that will be accessed within the Profibus slaves. As slaves are  
added or removed from the Profibus network, the Profibus master configuration file will need to  
be updated. The Profibus master configuration is created using a Profibus configuration tool.  
The tool provided on the SST CD can be used to create this file.  
As a slave, the Profibus DP driver allows the FieldServer to be a single slave station to another  
master. This slave is capable of transferring 244 bytes of input and 244 bytes of output to the  
other master. If it is necessary to transfer more data to a Profibus master, then the Profibus  
DPMS driver and adapter card will be necessary. For Slave applications, the Profibus master  
configuration file is not used, and only the FieldServer configuration file will be used to set the  
FieldServer’s Profibus Slave station address and buffer sizes.  
To connect to the Profibus network, the FieldServer has been equipped with a 5136-PFB-ISA  
card. This card has a standard DB-9 Profibus port that will accommodate a DB9 (Male)  
Profibus connector (supplied) and drop cable (not supplied).  
The 5136-PFB-ISA card requires firmware (PFBDP.SS1) which will be factory installed onto the  
FieldServer prior to shipment.  
The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the  
configuration files included with the FieldServer.  
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2.  
Driver Scope of Supply  
2.1. Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver  
FieldServer Technologies  
PART #  
Description  
SST 5136-PFB-ISA  
Profibus ISA card  
SST CD “For Profibus Interface Cards”  
Profibus connector without terminating resistor  
Driver Manual.  
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2.2.  
2.2.1.  
Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment  
Hardware  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
Profibus DP Network Components  
PC for configuration tool  
Profibus connector with terminating resistor (if required)  
2.2.2.  
Software  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
User is required to create gsd file if required. Template gsd is  
available on the SST CD provided.  
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3.  
Hardware Connections  
The FieldServer is equipped with a SST 5136-PFB-ISA interface card, which has a standard  
Profibus DB-9 interface available for connection to the Profibus network. If the FieldServer is  
located at an end of the network, termination will be required. For more information on Profibus  
cables and connections, please refer to the documentation provided on the SST CD.  
WARNING: Improper cabling can cause physical layer problems that are hard to diagnose.  
The FieldServer is connected to the Profibus DP as shown in the connection drawing below:  
Configure the Profibus DP according to manufacturer’s instructions  
SST 5136-PFB ISA card  
Comms LED  
Sys LED  
1
A
2
Phoenix Connector  
GND  
3
4
5
FS-X40  
B
OR  
A
8
GND  
DB 9 Connector 3  
1
B
NOTES  
1) Connect only via the Phoenix or DB9  
connector to the Profibus network.  
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2) Terminate DB9 by connecting pin 1-2 and 4-5  
on the Phoenix connector  
PROFIBUS DP  
CONNECTION DIAGRAM  
BASE NAME:  
FILE NAME:  
DATE: 03/09/04  
BY: MC  
3.1.  
Hardware Troubleshooting  
During initialization, the Profibus DP driver checks for the 5136-PFB-ISA hardware and  
checks for any conflicts with other hardware. If any errors occur during initialization, an  
entry in the error log will be produced.  
3.2.  
SST Profibus card LEDs  
There are two LEDs on the SST Profibus Card. When operating normally the COM LED  
should remain solid green. Any communications errors will cause it to flash red for at least  
one second. The SYS LED shows the status of both the master and slave. If using either  
the slave or master, the SYS LED will show green if all is ok, amber if all is ok but the bus is  
running in program mode, and red if there is a problem. If running both master and slave,  
the LED will sequence through the master status, the slave status and then off.  
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3.3.  
Profibus Master Configuration  
If using the FieldServer as a Profibus master, provide a configuration file to fully describe the  
network connected to the FieldServer. The Profibus driver will accept a 2BF file or a BSS  
file. The 2BF file is created using COM PROFIBUS from Siemens. The BSS file is created  
using the SST Profibus Configuration tool. These files can be loaded onto the FieldServer  
using the FieldServer RUI utilities.  
If no configuration file is found on the FieldServer, the Profibus DP driver will still be  
available as a slave if the System_Station_Address and local Node ID values match. See  
section on configuring as a Slave for more details. After power up, the FieldServer will  
continually try to detect the Profibus baud rate. Once detected, the FieldServer will go  
online and send its inputs to the master, and receive its outputs from the master. The size  
of the input and output buffers are determined by examining the Map Descriptors within the  
FieldServer configuration file.  
3.4.  
Using the SST Configuration Tool for Profibus Master Configuration  
To use the SST Configuration tool, install it onto a Windows machine from the CD provided.  
After starting the tool:  
Create a new network specifying the SST 5163-PFB-ISA as the master.  
Set the network properties such as baud rate by right clicking on the PROFIBUS-DP icon.  
Add the slaves intended to connect to the network.  
When complete, save the network and from the Edit menu, select export binary. Save the  
binary file as bridge.bss.  
Send bridge.bss to the FieldServer using RUI utilities.  
3.5.  
Using COM PROFIBUS for Profibus Master Configuration.  
Please refer to the COM PROFIBUS manual for instructions on how to create a master  
configuration file using COM PROFIBUS. Once completed, save the binary file as bridge.2bf  
and send it to the FieldServer using RUI utilities.  
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4.  
Configuring the FieldServer as a Profibus DP Master  
The sections below describe the parameters available for configuring the driver as a Client.  
Note that * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default.  
4.1.  
General  
Section Title  
FieldServer  
Column Title  
Function  
Legal Values  
Provide a title for the  
configuration file (displays on  
RUI editor)  
Up to 15 alphanumeric  
characters  
Title  
Profibus DP Master Station ID  
of the FieldServer  
System_Station_Address  
0-125  
Example:  
// Common information  
FieldServer  
Title,  
System_Station_Address  
Profibus DP Master,  
0
4.2.  
Data Arrays/ Descriptors  
Data Arrays are the neutral data buffers used by the FieldServer to pass data between  
communications drivers, and are defined as follows:  
Section Title  
Data_Arrays  
Column Title  
Function  
Legal Values  
Up to 15 alphanumeric  
characters  
Data_Array_Name  
Provide name for Data Array  
FLOAT, BIT, UInt16,  
SInt16, Packed_Bit,  
Byte, Packed_Byte,  
Swapped_Byte  
1-10,000  
Data_Format  
Provides data format  
Data_Array_Length  
Number of Data Objects  
Example  
// Data Arrays  
Data_Arrays  
Data_Array_Name,  
DA_AI_01,  
DA_AO_01,  
Data_Format,  
UInt16,  
UInt16,  
Data_Array_Length  
200  
200  
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4.3.  
Client Side Connection Descriptions  
The adapter used for the Profibus driver must be declared in the connections section.  
Section Title  
Connections  
Column Title  
Adapter  
Protocol  
Function  
Adapter Name  
Specify protocol used  
Legal Values  
Prof_DP  
Profibus_DP  
Example  
// Client Side Connections  
Connections  
Adapter,  
Protocol  
Prof_DP,  
Profibus_DP  
4.4.  
Client Side Node Descriptors  
For each Profibus slave that the user wishes to access data on, an entry into a node table  
must be made. The table associates a name with the node number and connection.  
Section Title  
Nodes  
Column Title  
Function  
Legal Values  
Up to 32  
characters  
alphanumeric  
Node_Name  
Provide name for node  
Station ID of destination Profibus 0-125 ( do not use same ID as in  
Node_ID  
Protocol  
Adapter  
device  
System_Station_Address)  
Specify protocol used  
Profibus_DP  
Specify  
connected to the FieldServer  
which  
adapter  
is  
Prof_DP  
Example  
//  
Client Side Nodes  
Nodes  
Node_Name,  
PDP_01,  
Node_ID,  
1,  
Protocol,  
Profibus_DP,  
Adapter  
Prof_DP  
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4.5.  
Client Side Map Descriptors  
Map Descriptors control when and how data is transferred to or from the Profibus slaves.  
Column Title  
Function  
Legal Values  
Map_Descriptor_Name Name of this Map Descriptor  
Up to 32 alphanumeric characters  
Name of Data Array where data is to be stored One of the Data Array names from “Data Array”  
Data_Array_Name  
in the FieldServer  
section above  
Data_Array_Offset  
Function  
Starting location in Data Array  
Function of Client Map Descriptor  
0 to maximum specified in “Data Array” section above  
RDBC, WRBC  
One of the node names specified in “Client Side  
Nodes” above  
Node_Name  
Name of Node to fetch data or write data to  
Data_Type  
DP_Buffer  
Data type  
FLOAT, WORD, BYTE, BIT  
Input, Output  
Specify buffer in the DP card being accessed.  
0-243  
Address in DP_Buffer being accessed,  
expressed in byte offset  
Address  
Length  
Note: When using Data_Type BIT, the address is in  
bit e.g. from 0 - 1951  
1- 1952, depending on Data_Type  
e.g. when Data Type is WORD and length is 10, it  
means that 10*2 = 20 bytes are used in the buffer  
Number of points in DP_Buffer being accessed,  
expressed in points defined by Data_Type  
Example  
// Client Side Map Descriptors  
Map_Descriptors  
Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Offset, Function, Node_Name, DP_Type, DP_Buffer, Address, Length  
FLOAT_IN_01,  
INT_IN_01,  
BYTE_IN_01,  
BIT_IN_0,1  
DA_FI_01,  
DA_AI_01,  
DA_BI_01,  
DA_DI_01,  
0,  
0,  
0,  
0,  
WRBC,  
WRBC,  
WRBC,  
WRBC,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
FLOAT,  
WORD,  
BYTE,  
BIT,  
Output,  
Output,  
Output,  
Output,  
0000,  
0080,  
0120,  
0140,  
20  
20  
20  
32  
FLOAT_OUT_01,  
INT_OUT_01,  
BYTE_IN_01,  
BIT_IN_01,  
DA_FO_01,  
DA_AO_01,  
DA_BO_01,  
DA_DO_01,  
0,  
0,  
0,  
0,  
RDBC,  
RDBC,  
RDBC,  
RDBC,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
FLOAT,  
WORD,  
BYTE,  
BIT,  
Input,  
Input,  
Input,  
Input,  
0000,  
0080,  
0120,  
0140,  
20  
20  
20  
32  
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4.6.  
Creating the Network Configuration File for the Master  
The output of this procedure is a bridge.bss file that has to be downloaded to the  
FieldServer.  
1) Start the SST Profibus Network Configuration Tool and drag the 5136-PFB-ISA MASTER  
[Rev 1.3] Master device into the right-hand window pane.  
2) Set the Station to be the same as defined under System_Station_Address in the  
config.csv file. Click OK to close the Master window.  
3) Right-click on the PROFIBUS_DP icon and choose Properties to configure the network.  
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4) Set the Baud Rate to a value supported by the Slaves and your cabling media. Choose a  
highest Station on the network if you wish to enhance performance, which will prevent the  
Master from scanning non-existant Stations. Click OK to complete the network configuration.  
5) Drag your Slave devices onto the right window pane and configure them as per  
manufacturer’s instructions. Choose a unique Station ID for each Slave.  
There has to be Node descriptor with matching Node ID to Station ID for each Slave setup  
in the FieldServer’s config.csv file.  
Important Note:  
All Profibus Masters check for a match in the connection size in bytes to Slaves before  
allowing a connection. Make sure you add the appropriate Modules for Input/Output Data to  
create a connection size that matches the connection size setup in the Slave device;  
otherwise the Master will not connect to the Slave.  
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6) Right-click on the PFB_ISA_MASTER Icon and select Export Binary and create a file called  
bridge.bss. Download this file to your FieldServer using Ruinet and restart the FieldServer.  
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5.  
Configuring the FieldServer as a Profibus DP Slave Only  
The sections below describe the parameters available for configuring the driver as a Server.  
Note that * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default.  
5.1.  
General  
Section Title  
FieldServer  
Column Title  
Function  
Legal Values  
Provide a title for the  
configuration file (displays on  
RUI editor)  
Up to 15 alphanumeric  
characters  
Title  
Profibus DP Slave Station ID of  
the FieldServer  
System_Station_Address  
0-125  
Example:  
// Common information  
FieldServer  
Title,  
System_Station_Address  
Profibus DP Slave,  
1
5.2.  
Data Arrays/ Descriptors  
Data Arrays are the neutral data buffers used by the FieldServer to pass data between  
communications drivers, and are defined as follows:  
Section Title  
Data_Arrays  
Column Title  
Function  
Legal Values  
Up to 15 alphanumeric  
characters  
Data_Array_Name  
Provide name for Data Array  
FLOAT, BIT, UInt16,  
SInt16, Packed_Bit,  
Byte, Packed_Byte,  
Swapped_Byte  
1-10,000  
Data_Format  
Provides data format  
Data_Array_Length  
Number of Data Objects  
Example  
// Data Arrays  
Data_Arrays  
Data_Array_Name,  
DA_AI_01,  
DA_AO_01,  
Data_Format,  
UInt16,  
UInt16,  
Data_Array_Length  
200  
200  
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5.3.  
Server Side Connection Descriptions  
The adapter used for the Profibus driver must be declared in the connections section.  
Section Title  
Connections  
Column Title  
Adapter  
Protocol  
Function  
Adapter Name  
Specify protocol used  
Legal Values  
Prof_DP  
Profibus_DP  
9600, 19200, 93.75K, 187.5K,  
500K, 750K, 1.5M, 3M, 6M,  
12M  
Profibus_DP_Baud  
Specifies network baudrate  
Example  
// Client Side Connections  
Connections  
Adapter,  
Prof_DP,  
Protocol,  
Profibus_DP,  
Profibus_DP_Baud  
19200  
5.4.  
Server Side Node Descriptors  
Section Title  
Nodes  
Column Title  
Function  
Legal Values  
Up  
characters  
to  
32  
alphanumeric  
Node_Name  
Node_ID  
Provide name for node  
0-125  
Station ID of the Slave  
Specify protocol used  
Must be same as Value used for  
System_Station_Address  
Protocol  
Adapter  
Profibus_DP  
Prof_DP  
Specify  
which  
adapter  
is  
connected to the FieldServer  
Example  
//  
Client Side Nodes  
Nodes  
Node_Name,  
PDP_01,  
Node_ID,  
1,  
Protocol,  
Profibus_DP,  
Adapter  
Prof_DP  
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5.5.  
Server Side Map Descriptors  
Map Descriptors control when and how data is transferred to or from the card buffers for an external Profibus Master to access.  
Column Title  
Function  
Legal Values  
Map_Descriptor_Name  
Name of this Map Descriptor  
Up to 32 alphanumeric characters  
Name of Data Array where data is to be stored in One of the Data Array names from “Data Array”  
Data_Array_Name  
the FieldServer  
section above  
0 to maximum specified in “Data Array” section  
above  
RDBC, WRBC  
The node name specified in “Server Side Nodes”  
above  
Data_Array_Offset  
Function  
Starting location in Data Array  
Function of Server Map Descriptor  
Name of DP Server Node  
Node_Name  
Data_Type  
DP_Buffer  
Data type  
FLOAT, WORD, BYTE, BIT  
Input, Output  
Specify buffer in the DP card being accessed.  
0-243  
Address in DP_Buffer being accessed,  
expressed in byte offset  
Address  
Note: When using Data_Type BIT, the address is  
in bit eg. from 0 - 1951  
1- 1952, depending on Data_Type  
eg. when Data Type is WORD and length is 10, it  
means that 10*2 = 20 bytes are used in the buffer  
Number of points in DP_Buffer being accessed,  
expressed in points defined by Data_Type  
Length  
Example  
// Server Side Map Descriptors  
Map_Descriptors  
Map_Descriptor_Name, Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Offset, Function, Node_Name, DP_Type, DP_Buffer, Address, Length  
FLOAT_IN_01,  
INT_IN_01,  
BYTE_IN_01,  
BIT_IN_0,1  
DA_FI_01,  
DA_AI_01,  
DA_BI_01,  
DA_DI_01,  
0,  
0,  
0,  
0,  
RDBC,  
RDBC,  
RDBC,  
RDBC,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
FLOAT,  
WORD,  
BYTE,  
BIT,  
Output,  
Output,  
Output,  
Output,  
0000,  
0080,  
0120,  
0140,  
20  
20  
20  
32  
FLOAT_OUT_01,  
INT_OUT_01,  
BYTE_IN_01,  
BIT_IN_01,  
DA_FO_01,  
DA_AO_01,  
DA_BO_01,  
DA_DO_01,  
0,  
0,  
0,  
0,  
WRBC,  
WRBC,  
WRBC,  
WRBC,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
PDP_01,  
FLOAT,  
WORD,  
BYTE,  
BIT,  
Input,  
Input,  
Input,  
Input,  
0000,  
0080,  
0120,  
0140,  
20  
20  
20  
32  
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Appendix A. Special Driver Parameters  
Appendix A.1. DP_Buffer  
Within the Profibus DP card, the FieldServer can access data from two distinct buffers. The  
Input buffer is the data that is sent from the slave to master. The Output buffer is the data  
sent from the master to the slave. Each Map Descriptor specifies which one of these buffers  
to access in the card.  
DP_Buffer  
Input  
Output  
Description  
Data to the master from a slave  
Data from the master to a slave  
Appendix A.2. Data_Type, Address & Length  
Each Map Descriptor also specifies the Profibus DP data type. The data arrives from a  
Slave or is sent from a Master as a sequence of bytes. By specifying the DP data type, the  
driver knows how to interpret the bytes within the buffer. The supported types are Bit, Byte,  
Word and Float. To indicate where in the buffer to access the data, the Address field is  
used. For Byte, Word and Float type mappings, the address specifies the offset in bytes  
from the beginning of the buffer. For Bit type mappings, the address specifies the offset in  
bits from the beginning of the buffer. A bit offset of 0 would access the least significant bit in  
the first byte in the designated buffer.  
Data_Type  
Description  
Transfer Length bits to Data Array  
Bit  
Byte  
Word  
Float  
Transfer Length bytes to Data Array  
Swap the bytes and transfer Length words to Data Array  
Swap the bytes and transfer Length floats to Data Array  
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Appendix B.1. Understanding buffer types and Map Descriptor functions  
The following DP_Buffer types and Map Descriptor functions are normally used together  
when the FieldServer is used as a DP Master:  
DP Master:  
DP_Buffer Function  
Output  
Input  
WRBC  
RDBC  
The Buffer functions are reversed when using the FieldServer as a DP Slave:  
DP Slave:  
DP_Buffer Function  
Output  
Input  
RDBC  
WRBC  
The diagram below explains the data flows for both buffers when using the FieldServer as a  
DP Master:  
Note that for the Input buffer, the data is coming from the external DP Slave and is  
transferred into the DP Master card’s internal input buffer. The Map Descriptor being of the  
RDBC function ( Read Data Block Continuous ) transfers the data from the card buffer into  
the FieldServer’s Data Array packing it correctly according to the specified DP_Type.  
For the Output buffer, the data is written from the FieldServer’s Data Array by the WRBC  
function Map Descriptor ( Write Data Block Continuous ) into the DP Master card’s internal  
output buffer from where it is transferred across the Profibus network to the external DP  
Slave’s input buffer.  
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FieldServer  
Data Array  
DP_Buffer =  
Data Array  
DP_Buffer =  
Input  
Output  
RDBC Mapdesc  
WRBC Mapdesc  
*
*
External DP Slave 01  
Card output buffer  
SST 5136 – PFB - ISA  
Card input buffer  
Profibus  
Network  
243  
Card output buffer  
0
1
0
243  
1
….  
….  
Card input buffer  
243  
0
1
0
1
243  
….  
….  
DP Master  
.
.
External DP Slave 126  
Card output buffer  
243  
Card input buffer  
0
1
….  
0
1
Note: The Node ID determines to which external  
DP slave the data will be sent or fetched from.  
243  
….  
*
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Appendix C. Troubleshooting  
Appendix C.1. FieldServer as a Profibus slave  
If no communications is being experienced between a Profibus Master and a FieldServer  
Profibus Slave, check for the following most common issues:  
The baud rate for this driver must be specified in the Connections section of the  
configuration.  
Baud rate must match the baud rate being used on the network.  
The Node_ID must match the System_Station_Address in the configuration - having  
these two parameters match in the configuration tells the FieldServer that the buffer  
referenced in the Node_ID refers to the buffers in the Profibus card attached to the  
FieldServer.  
The gse file must match the FieldServer hardware being used  
o FieldServer offers several hardware platforms that support Profibus. Each  
hardware platform requires it’s own gse file. Make sure that the gse file being  
used is the correct file for the hardware platform in use.  
o The gse file can be opened with a text editor. The Vendor and model name can  
be checked in this file. For the FieldServer X40 Profibus Master/Slave, the  
Vendor is “SST”, and the Model Name is “5136-PFB-ISA”. The current revision is  
1.9, which uses Hardware revision 1.0 and software release 1.8.  
The byte count for the gse profile must match the byte count configured in the  
FieldServer  
o The gse being used is either going to allow the client(via the network  
configuration tool) to select the bytes to be used, or the byte make-up will be  
fixed and specified in the gse. Either way, the largest byte offset used by the  
client must match the largest byte offset configured in the FieldServer.  
o When selecting byte count with a network configuration tool, the total amount of  
bytes/words/bits setup per Input/Output buffer in the FieldServer configuration  
map descriptors must match those selected in the network config tool otherwise  
a connection length mismatch will occur and the connection will not be  
established. The Fieldserver shows the connection size it expects on the F  
(driver message) screen in the RUI utility in order that this value may be checked  
against the network configuration tool.  
The FieldServer may have bridge.bss loaded, which will configure it as a master  
o The bridge.bss file is loaded by default when FieldServers ship with the default  
Profibus Master configuration. This file must not exist in applications where  
FieldServer is being used as a slave.  
o To check for the file, try uploading the file from the FieldServer using the RUI  
Utility. If it uploads successfully, then it will need to be deleted. See the  
FieldServer Utilities manual for instructions on how to do this.  
The FieldServer may be missing the pfbdp.ss1 file  
o This file is compulsory for all SST Profibus applications, and may be missing for  
some reason.  
o To check for the file, try uploading the file from the FieldServer using the RUI  
Utility. If it uploads successfully, then this is not the problem.  
The direction of the communications (Input/Output Buffer) may be incorrectly configured.  
o Buffer names can be confusing, especially when looking at the Slave. The  
buffers are named according to their direction of communication in the Master.  
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Hence, an Input buffer in the slave will write data to the master, and data will be  
received from the master in the output buffer.  
o Remember that as a slave, the FieldServer will have to write data into the input  
buffer (function=wrbc), and read data from the output buffer (function=rdbc).  
The Profibus card may be faulty.  
If this is the case, then there will be an error message in the FieldServer RUI error  
screen indicating that the card could not be reached. Check for this message. If it is  
there, try opening up the FieldServer and re-seating the card. If this does not help,  
contact FieldServer Technical support for jumper settings on the card, and further  
possible troubleshooting or return authorization.  
The Data Type/Offset/Length combination may be incorrectly set up  
o In the FieldServer configuration, the Offset Parameter almost always refers to the  
buffer offset in bytes (starting at 0), regardless of data type. The only exception is  
the BIT data type which specifies offset in bits to allow for offsets that are not a  
multiple of 8. The Length parameter always refers to length in items, which  
means Float data will be the number of float values, Word data will be the  
number of words, etc.  
Appendix C.2. FieldServer as a Profibus Master  
The most important aspect of using the FieldServer as a Profibus Master is that the .bss file  
must be configured and loaded into the FieldServer as bridge.bss. The SST configuration  
tool must be used to configure this file. This tool can be found on the SST CD supplied with  
the FieldServer.  
As a Master, the FieldServer also needs to have the pfbdp.ss1 file loaded, and care must  
also be taken with direction of communication and Data type/length specification. Note that  
as a Master, the FieldServer will be writing to Output buffers (function=wrbc) and reading  
from input buffers (function=rdbc).  
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Appendix C.3. Error and Informational Messages on Ruinet E and F screens  
Master Mode not enabled  
This message means that the FieldServer is not set up to be a Profibus DP Master. This  
indicates that the FieldServer did not find a Master scanner file, (bridge.bss). This message  
is normal if you configured the FieldServer to be a DP Slave. See the sections on  
configuring the FieldServer as either a DP Master or Slave.  
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