Softing PN Diagnose Module
Softing PN Diagnose Module
Softing PN Diagnose Module
TH LINK PROFINET
Version: EN-012017-2.00
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.1 About TH......................................................................................................................
LINK 5
1.2 Intended......................................................................................................................
Use 5
1.3 Before you
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connect TH LINK 5
1.4 Conventions
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used 6
1.5 Delivery ......................................................................................................................
scope 7
1.6 Document ......................................................................................................................
history 7
1.7 Configuration
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requirements 7
1.8 Network......................................................................................................................
presettings 8
Chapter 2 TH LINK design
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2.1 Connections
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and display elements 8
2.2 Mounting ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 SD card...................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Start-up............................................................................................
guideline 10
Chapter 4 Mount/unmount device
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4.1 Mount ......................................................................................................................
device 10
4.2 Unmount
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device 11
Chapter 5 Connect............................................................................................
to network 11
Chapter 6 Connecting power supply and relay contact
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Chapter 7 Configuring the device in the network
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7.1 Connection in a network with DHCP server (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol)
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7.2 Connection
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in a network with manual IP address assignment 14
7.3 Setting......................................................................................................................
new IP and network address 14
7.4 Check the
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connection to the device 16
Chapter 8 Network overview
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Chapter 9 Login/Logout
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9.1 Login ...................................................................................................................... 17
9.2 Logout ...................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 10 Settings............................................................................................
pages 18
10.1 TH LINK...................................................................................................................... 18
10.1.1 User administration - change password
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10.1.2 TH LINK description
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1 Introduction
Features
Secure access to the PROFINET network
Basis for TH SCOPE
Access protection through integrated user administration
Note
Small objects or liquids must not enter the case of the TH LINK (e.g. through the ventilation
slots). This may damage the device.
Never cover the ventilation slots on the device.
Note
Never open the case of the TH LINK or carry out any mechanical modifications on the
device. This may lead to damages on the device as well as to loss of warranty.
EMC note
The TH LINK contains electronic components sensitive to electrostatic discharges. Damages
due to electrostatic discharge can lead to premature failure of components or intermittent
faults at a later stage. Before installing the TH LINK, divert the electrostatic discharge away
from your body and the tools used.
Carefully plan the integration of the TH LINK into an existing system and ensure proper function of
the system after installation.
The TH LINK may only be installed or uninstalled by qualified, trained electrical engineering
personnel. When installing the TH LINK, observe the regulations for handling electric components in
accordance with VDE 0100. In addition, you must also observe the valid safety and accident
prevention regulations (UVV) when operating the device within the jurisdiction of the Federal
Republic of Germany.
Always install the device on a suitable top-hat rail (mounting rail).
Cables used for the connection must not apply any mechanical forces to the device.
High temperature differences between the storage site and installation site can result in
condensation within the case, which may cause the TH LINK to become damaged. In case of high
temperature differences, wait at least three hours before operating the device.
WEEE
Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal waste
at the end of its operational lifetime.
Please dispose of this product according to the respective national regulations or
contractual agreements. If there are any further questions concerning the disposal of
this product, please contact Softing Industrial Automation.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Note
This symbol is used to call attention to notable information that should be followed during
installation, use, or servicing of this device.
Hint
This symbol is used when providing you with helpful user hints.
Protocol/purpose Port
HTTP 80 TCP
Firmware update 1100 TCP
TH LINK communication with each other 1123, 1124, 2364 UDP
TH LINK communication with TH SCOPE
via Multicast
via Unicast 2364 UDP
1151, 2365, UDP
2 TH LINK design
2.2 Mounting
[9] 35 mm DIN rail mounting unit (not included in the delivery)
2.3 SD card
TH LINK disposes of an SD card slot (refer to Connections and display elements [7]). You can save data
on the SD card to have the data available even after voltage recovery. You can find a list of
recommended SD cards in Release Notes on your installation CD or in the Softing download area
(http://industrial.softing.com/en/downloads.html).
1. Insert the SD card before installing the device or putting it into operation. Thus you make sure the
card is recognized during boot procedure.
2. Now go to TH LINK Settings TH SCOPE and set the parameter Data restore after voltage
recovery to Yes (see also TH SCOPE).
3. Following the initial device commissioning the SD card is formatted automatically. From this time
on you can save data independently from power interruptions.
Note
If the SD card is not recognized during boot procedure, restart the TH LINK.
Note
If the device power supply is interrupted, all previously saved data will be retained on the
SD card. Following a device restart the data will be read. In case the TH LINK detects a faulty
file system or no existing TH LINK structure during startup, the card will be formatted again.
The position of the blocking switch at the left card border has no effect, i.e. the card will
also be formatted or written in the blocked state.
3 Start-up guideline
The following steps are required for start-up:
1. Mounting (see Mount/unmount device).
2. Plug-in SD card (recommended - see SD card).
3. Connect to network (see Connect to network).
4. Connect to the power supply (see Connecting the power supply).
5. Configure network (see Configure the device in the network).
Note
To set the IP address manually you must connect a PC to the device via crossover
cable.
4 Mount/unmount device
5 Connect to network
1. Insert the patch cable plug (RJ-45, not included in the scope of delivery) into the Ethernet socket on
the device until the plug locks into place.
2. The green LED on the Ethernet socket lights as soon as the device is energized and a network is
available.
Connection options
Note
There must be no firewall between the TH LINK and the PROFINET devices.
Note
The TH LINK does not provide any switch or router functionality.
Note
Reverse polarity in the power supply can damage the device. Make sure the power supply is
connected with correct polarity.
Note
One TH LINK device can monitor a range of up to 254 IP-addresses. Those IP-addresses
should all be reachable from the TH LINK device. To configure up to five different IP-ranges,
please open the settings page of the TH LINK device.
Note
If you connect the network whilst the boot procedure is running or completed, the DHCP
may fail to be identified. The routine for the DHCP identification only runs during device
start-up. Briefly switch off the power supply for a new DHCP identification.
Note
Always notify your system administrator prior to allocating IP addresses.
If you set an address already assigned, other devices in the network may be deactivated and
communication may be affected.
Note
The PC/notebook must be in the same subnet as the TH LINK.
6. Enter the password. The default password is the nine-digit serial number of the device. You can find
it on the serial number type label on the housing or under Info.
7. Then click OK.
Note
We recommend changing the password after login (see User administration.
Note
Note down the IP address. You can only access the device's configuration page by using this
IP address.
11. Enter the new addresses for Subnet mask and Default gateway.
Note
The entry of the standard gateway is required only if you set the IP addresses for both
networks manually Otherwise, the standard gateway address is given by DHCP.
Note
The entry of the DNS server is required only if you set the IP addresses for both networks
manually Otherwise, the DNS server address is given by DHCP.
13. Click on the floppy disk sign to save the settings. The device then performs a restart.
Note
If you use several TH LINK, one TH LINK can be defined as "Parameter distributor". All TH
LINK units can receive and save the parameters after login (see Parameter distribution).
Procedure
Start a web browser on your PC/notebook.
For DHCP:
Enter the hostname http://THLINK-serial number (e.g.: http://THLINK-143500067) and press Enter.
For manual IP configuration:
Depending on the network in which your PC/notebook is installed, enter the specified IP address of
the office or automation network (basic setting: 169.254.0.1 or 169.254.0.2) and press Enter.
Now the website of the TH LINK should be displayed in the web browser.
8 Network overview
With the new firmware (v4.0), the TH LINK will be provided with a new webinterface: a new network
overview tab provides a quick and essential view on the network that is being monitored by the TH
LINK device.
Detailed information about the selected TH LINK will be provided, as well as essential information
about network infrastructure, network availability, errors & failures and diagnostic entries. With that
piece of information, the user can decide whether the monitored network is in ordern, or if further
analysis (with TH SCOPE) is necessary.
Note
Currently, it is only possible for PROFINET devices to distinguish between IO devices,
controllers and network devices. Network devices using EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP
protocols will all be classified as "network devices" in the overview tab.
9 Login/Logout
Note
You must be logged in as an administrator to be allowed to change settings.
9.1 Login
1. Proceed as described in Check the connection to the device.
2. Click Login.
3. Enter the password.
Note
The default password is the nine-digit serial number of the device. You can find it on the
serial number type label on the housing or under Info.
Note
We recommend changing the password after login (see User administration).
9.2 Logout
Click Logout.
10 Settings pages
10.1 TH LINK
1. Log in as administrator to change the settings (see Login).
2. Click Settings TH LINK.
The TH SCOPE settings page includes all settings for monitoring the automation network. This
includes: User administration, TH LINK description and network configuration.
Note
Log in as administrator to change the settings (see Login).
For detailed information about each setting, click on the question mark.
10.2 TH SCOPE
1. Log in as administrator to change the settings (see Login).
2. Click Settings TH SCOPE.
The TH SCOPE settings page includes all settings required for monitoring the automation network.
These include settings for measurement, alerting and parameter distribution.
Note
In order to save data after a voltage recovery on an SD card, set the parameter Data restore
after voltage recovery to Yes (see also SD card).
10.2.1 Measurement
The measurement settings include the type of measurement, the measurement range (default oder
user-defined ranges), start/stop of the measurement, the sorting of the diagnostics list, delete of
diagnostics messages, the additional SNMP community name, number of retries in case of no response
of the device and the startup delay.
For detailed information about each setting, click on the question mark.
10.2.2 Alert
The alerting settings include the alerting via relay contact, the email alerting, alerting interval, SMTP
server settings, email sender and receiver, subject and sending of a test email.
For detailed information about each setting, click on the question mark.
Note
Only one parameter provider is allowed in the entire network.
Note
Applying and storing of parameters causes an automatic restart of the TH LINK. Make sure
you are using an SD card and you have set the parameter Data restore after voltage
recovery in TH SCOPE settings to Yes. Thus you avoid data loss (refer to sections SD card
and TH SCOPE ).
10.2.3.3 Parameters
The following parameters are transferred:
TH LINK
o Default language
o DNS server settings
o Time server settings / PC system time (after synchronization)
TH SCOPE
o Measurement type
o Measurement
o Sorting of diagnostics list
o Additional SNMP community name
o Retries in case of no response
o Startup delay in seconds
o Alert settings
11 Firmware update
Firmware updates for the TH LINK are available free of charge from our website. Proceed as follows:
1. Log in as administrator to perform a firmware update (see Login).
2. Click Settings and then Firmware Update.
3. Check if the requirements for a firmware update are met. Stop the current measurements and the
external application.
4. Download the latest firmware version from (http://industrial.softing.com/en/downloads.html) and
save it to a local directory.
5. Click [...] and then select the firmware file.
6. Click Start.
Note
Do not turn off the power during the entire firmware update process!
After the firmware update the TH LINK restarts automatically.
12 Blacklist
The blacklist functionality has been developed for TH SCOPE to reduce request for selected,
non-conform PROFINET devices in order to increase network stability. The blacklist feature is
available for TH LINK PROFINET, TH LINK PC and TH LINK Industrial Ethernet. Network
devices that had not been configured according to PNO-guidelines could cause network errors
in some circumstances. For that reason, those devices can be added to the blacklist. TH
SCOPE then reduces the requests and only a limited number of device information will be read
and shown.
The blacklist functionality can be activated manually (Activation is set to "yes"). The default
setting will be "Yes". Forwarding information concerning writing and supporting blacklist files
will be provided by the Softing customer support.
13 Troubleshooting
TH LINK is not found in the Ethernet network
Check the power supply (LED RUN must light green).
Check for correct connection (RJ-45, see Connecting to Ethernet).
The device is preset to network operation with a DHCP server (IP address for the device is assigned
by the DHCP server. If your network server does not support DHCP, you need to set the IP address
for the TH LINK manually (see Connection in a network with manual IP address assignment).
When a crossover cable is used between PC/notebook and TH LINK, both devices must be in the
same subnet.
14 Technical Data
Electrical data
Nominal supply voltage (limit V DC 24 (18 ... 32)
values)
typical current consumption mA 150
Note
The maximum current consumption on turn on is limited to 8 A in the TH LINK
Operating conditions
Ambient temperature range °C -40…+75
(*)
Relative humidity % 5 ... 95 (no condensation)
(*) Depending on the SD card used the ambient temperature range might deviate from the values
indicated here. Verify the ambient temperature range specified by the SD card manufacturer. You
can find a list of recommended SD cards in Release Notes on your installation CD or in the Softing
download area (http://industrial.softing.com/en/downloads.html).
Housing dimensions
Dimensions W × H × D mm 22,5 × 99 × 114,5
Other
Ethernet connection Type RJ-45 (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Certificates CE, UL