PROFIBUS-Tester BC-700

The effective and universally applicable diagnostics tool

The PROFIBUS-Tester BC-700 with oscilloscope view in stand-alone mode is a measuring device which allows a full and reactionless testing of PROFIBUS segments during operation. Thus, even sporadic interferences are detected. Furthermore, the integrated master simulator allows testing the bus without the need for an operational readiness of the PLC. Thus, even single »suspicious« bus devices can be tested.

Perfect fields of application

• Installation, bringing into service, documentation, acceptance and optimization of PROFIBUS networks
• For preventive maintenance
• Debugging and testing field devices

Varied ranges of application

On connection to a PROFIBUS-DP segment, the baudrate respectively the idle voltage is automatically detected.
The PROFIBUS-Tester BC-700 can either be operated via PC/Notebook or alternatively self-sufficiently via a four-line display and the four function keys.
The display and detail analysis of the measuring results is effected on the PC with the free operating software PB DIAG Suite.
With the PROFIBUS-Tester BC-700, bringing into service times can be reduced. Later in service, the plant availability can be ensured and therefore be increased due to regular preventive testings. And if there are interferences anyway, the PROFIBUS-Tester BC-700 will locate the problem fast and securely. In this way, an unscheduled idleness can at least be reduced.

Convincing and varied

The PROFIBUS-Tester BC-700 provides extra-reliable measuring results by what field bus problems can simply and securely be detected and solved. It is the first measuring device which differs accurately if there are physical problems, e.g. with cables or connectors, or if there is a communication problem with the PLC or a bus device.

Technical highlights

• Integrated rechargeable battery for operation without external power supply
• Comprehensive network tests in stand-alone mode even without a laptop
• With cable test function
• Supporting simultaneous protocol analysis and diagnostics of the signal quality of all bus devices
• Device-relevant measuring of the signal characteristics with integrated storage oscilloscope
• Detection of the electric signal quality of the single bus devices
• Telegram decryption for FDL, DP-V0, DP-V1, DP-V2
• Comprehensive online analysis of all essential parameters of a PROFIBUS network
• Free, intuitively operable software PB DIAG Suite (Easy-To-Use)
• Comfortable creation of testing and acceptance protocols
• Self-sufficient recording without PC is possible

Functionality of the test tools

Test  functions	PROFIBUS Tester BC-700-PB
Test features
Battery powered	X
Graphical color display	X
Galvanic isolation	X
Suitable for PROFIBUS PA Adapter (MPB)	X
Master simulator	X
Trigger Input/Output	X
Stand-alone mode without PC
Test with results
Bus status	X
Signal analysis	X
Station localization (Topology)	X
Oscilloscope	X
Cable test	X
Recording
Quick test		X
Trend		X
Operation with PC and PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite
Network status
Quick and User-controlled test	X
Overview bus physics and communication	X
Protocol analysis	X
Signal analysis (EIA-485)	X
Signal analysis (MPB)	optional
Topology	X
Trend
Signal quality	X
Critical events	X
Expert mode
Frame recording	X
Oscilloscope	X
Test report	X

Delivery scope

The BC-700 carrying case contains:

• Measurement device with RS485 interface
• Rechargeable battery pack (internal battery)
• Wide-range power supply with European and US mains power cables
• RS485 D-sub adapter cable BC-600-PB-CB-DSUB-2 “Standard” (cable petrol blue, light connector) for PROFIBUS DP
• USB cable, 2 m
• Terminal block for trigger input/output
• CD-ROM with driver software, PC software and detailed integrated help system in English and German
• Documentation for BC-700 and for the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite PC software

Recommendation

As an aditional accessory the digital leakage current clamp is recommended.