Tracking down PROFIBUS communication problems
20. November 2024 – Product News
The master simulator integrated in the PROFIBUS tester BC-700 also enables tests of the bus physics without the PLC having to be ready for operation. In this way, individual bus participants can also be tested for possible deviations and errors. The cable test function can be used to check the cabling of individual PROFIBUS-DP segments: Interfering sources of reflection within the line can be quickly identified, and the bus terminating resistors of a cable segment can also be tested for correct installation.
Thanks to its versatility, the PROFIBUS tester BC-700 can shorten commissioning times. During ongoing system operation, it helps to ensure availability with preventive checks and to quickly localize any faults that occur. Many other functions and features such as the high-contrast color display with oscillogram display or the creation of protocols and test reports contribute to the high level of user convenience of the measuring and analysis device.
The ideal complement to the PROFIBUS-Tester BC-700 is the digital leakage current clamp. Both available in our shop.
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PROFIBUS-Tester BC-700
For fast and easy diagnosis and analysis of Profibus systems
€4,851.00*
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.
Digital Leakage Current Clamp
Digital leakage current clamp for troubleshooting
€415.00*
Digital leakage current clamp for 40Hz-1.000Hz, Min/Max, with integrated data hold. The digital leakage current clamp is a recommended accessory for the PROFIBUS Tester BC-700.
Included in scope of delivery:
1 leakage current clamp
2 test leads with test probes
2 batteries 1,5V IEC LR6
1 ever-ready case
1 instruction manual