ProSoft Technology MVI56-PDPMV1 - Manual (Page 7)

MVI56-PDPMV1 ♦ ControlLogix Platform Contents
PROFIBUS DPV1 Master User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 7 of 255
March 22, 2011
4.3.3 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) .......................................................................... 186
4.3.4 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder ............................ 187
5 Reference 197
5.1 Product Specifications ........................................................................................... 198
5.1.1 General Specifications .......................................................................................... 198
5.1.2 Hardware Specifications........................................................................................ 199
5.1.3 Functional Specifications....................................................................................... 199
5.2 About the PROFIBUS Protocol ............................................................................. 201
5.2.1 PROFIBUS DP Architecture .................................................................................. 201
5.2.2 Bus Access ............................................................................................................ 201
5.2.3 Master/Slave Communication Phases .................................................................. 202
5.2.4 How Cable Length Affects Communication Rate .................................................. 202
5.2.5 PROFIBUS Master Port ........................................................................................ 203
5.2.6 Constructing a Bus Cable for PROFIBUS DP ....................................................... 204
5.2.7 Supported PROFIBUS Services ........................................................................... 208
5.3 PROFIBUS comDTM ............................................................................................ 209
5.3.1 ProSoft Technology Product Availability ............................................................... 209
5.3.2 Introduction to PROFIBUS comDTM .................................................................... 210
5.3.3 System Requirements ........................................................................................... 212
5.3.4 Installation ............................................................................................................. 213
5.3.5 Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 215
5.3.6 Verifying the comDTM Version and comDTM Install Version ............................... 223
5.4 Module Functional Overview ................................................................................. 229
5.4.1 Legacy Mode Input and Output Data Blocks......................................................... 230
5.4.2 Flex Mode Input and Output Data Blocks ............................................................. 236
6 Support, Service & Warranty 245
Contacting Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 245
6.1 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions.............................. 247
6.1.1 Returning Any Product .......................................................................................... 247
6.1.2 Returning Units Under Warranty ........................................................................... 247
6.1.3 Returning Units Out of Warranty ........................................................................... 248
6.2 LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................... 248
6.2.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty ....................................................................... 249
6.2.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty ................................................................ 249
6.2.3 Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities ............................................................ 250
6.2.4 Intellectual Property Indemnity .............................................................................. 250
6.2.5 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties ........................................................................ 251
6.2.6 Limitation of Remedies ** ...................................................................................... 251
6.2.7 Time Limit for Bringing Suit ................................................................................... 252
6.2.8 No Other Warranties ............................................................................................. 252
6.2.9 Allocation of Risks ................................................................................................. 252
6.2.10 Controlling Law and Severability ........................................................................... 252
Index 253