PROFIBUS analysis

PROFIBUS DP and PA networks

We use the most powerful analyser currently available for PROFIBUS DP and PA networks.
In bus monitoring technology it represents the latest generation, bringing all the necessary functions together for the first time in a single tool:

• Online PROFIBUS monitoring
• Telegram analysis
• Bus topology detection
• Signal quality analysis
• PROFIBUS master functions
• High-speed digital oscilloscope

PROFIBUS analysis

With a single software package and one hardware device we can check and troubleshoot the entire PROFIBUS network. This dramatically reduces the equipment, weight and cost involved.

Typical faults such as noise, reflections, voltage drops, termination problems, duplicate addresses, broken cables or configuration errors can be identified easily.

Intermittent faults such as overshoot, corrupted telegrams, telegram retries and diagnostic errors are detected and recorded.
The results can be exported as a detailed, industry-standard report.
Predictive maintenance and plant management are now genuinely possible.

What good is the best control software if the hardware does not cooperate?

• Do you sometimes have problems with your plant or control system without knowing why?
• Have you checked your PROFIBUS network after commissioning?
• Have you observed the cable bend radius requirements?
• Have you activated all terminating resistors correctly?
• Have you observed the cable length limits?
• Have you checked the power supply for PROFIBUS PA?
• Have you considered that your connectors may age or be exposed to the weather?

Analysing all these factors requires specialised measuring equipment!

Is it worthwhile to purchase expensive measuring equipment and train staff for a single plant?

Only you can answer that question. If the answer is no, arrange an appointment with us – we will analyse your control systems!