Windows software speeds PROFIBUS diagnostics
Windows software speeds PROFIBUS diagnostics
Keywords Fieldbus, Profibus
Weidmüller has just introduced a unique new diagnostic tool for PROFIBUS DP systems, allowing users to examine the status and change various parameters of the nodes in a fieldbus system from a PC or laptop computer.
DIAmon DP has been developed to run on any PC under Windows 95 or NT. The PC is connected to a PROFIBUS DP network using a simple adaptor cable from the serial port no special dongle or Fieldbus network card is required. The system recognises nodes conforming to the PROFIBUS DP standard and displays listings of stations in Windows standard format together with information about modules represented graphically (see Plate 3).
Using DIAmon DP, users can monitor the status of modules on the network and review and change various parameters. Station addresses can be changed (if this is supported by the module), inputs can be read on screen or the data stream logged and displayed with time stamping. Individual outputs can be set simply by a mouse click on the appropriate graphic.
Plate 3 New Windows software from Weidmüller speeds PROFIBUS diagnostics
DIAmon DP is a powerful tool for diagnostics and configuration, and is unique to Weidmüller. Diagnostic and error messages are displayed in simple English phrases, speeding the process of correct configuration during commissioning as well as in identifying problems on a network in use.
Contact Weidmüller Ltd, 1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4YT. Tel: +44 (0)1795 580999; Fax: +44 (0) 1732 874296.
