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General| Battery Life | 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Protocols Supported | PROFIBUS DP, PROFIBUS PA |
| Category | Measuring Instruments |
| Bus system | PROFIBUS |
| Measurement Principle | Digital signal analysis |
| Measurement Time | Real-time |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Features | Live List, Bar Graph, Oscilloscope |
| Measurement Range | 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps |
| Power Supply | Battery |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
| Interface | USB |
| Compatibility | PROFIBUS DP |
| Accuracy | ±0.1% |
Details the key functionalities of ProfiTrace 2, including its analyzer, oscilloscope, bar graph, and master capabilities.
Outlines the primary uses of ProfiTrace 2, such as troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and education.
Lists various PROFIBUS faults and the corresponding ProfiTrace 2 sub-programs needed for detection.
Explains the role of the ProfiCore Ultra as the required hardware for ProfiTrace 2, detailing its USB translation and oscilloscope capabilities.
Specifies the minimum and recommended hardware and software configurations for running ProfiTrace 2.
Provides a high-level list of the steps involved in installing ProfiTrace and its drivers.
Details essential preparations before starting the installation process, including software updates and administrator rights.
Guides the user on how to start the installation process by launching the setup program from the CD-ROM.
Explains the procedure for installing the necessary drivers for the ProfiCore Ultra hardware.
Details the step-by-step process for installing the ProfiTrace application software, including license agreement.
Describes how to connect the ProfiCore Ultra hardware to the USB port and complete the driver installation.
Explains how to install GSD files to enable ProfiTrace to display device model names in the Live List.
Explains how ProfiTrace 2 can be used offline without licenses, but requires licenses for online functionality.
Details the structure and characteristics of the license file, including its relation to the ProfiCore Ultra serial number.
Describes the allowed locations for storing license files, including the 'APP' directory and multiple PCs.
Outlines the two methods for obtaining license files: via the website or automatically through ProfiTrace.
Guides users on connecting the hardware and starting the ProfiTrace software, including automatic detection.
Explains how to use the real-time oscilloscope (ScopeWare) for signal inspection, including triggering and bit interpretation.
Details how the Bar Graph illustrates average signal levels from devices to assess overall network signal quality.
Introduces ProfiCaptain as a PROFIBUS DP master for I/O tests, commissioning, and configuration.
Describes ProfiTrace's capabilities as an analyzer, including Live List, statistics, message recording, and data inspection.
Describes the characteristics of acceptable RS 485 DP signals, including amplitude, shape, and idle state noise.
Explains how to identify termination missing or wire break faults by analyzing signal reflections in ScopeWare.
Details how to diagnose short circuits between the A and B lines by observing signal amplitude changes in ScopeWare.
Covers software installation, GSD file copying, hardware connection, and initial software startup.
Guides users through identifying common PROFIBUS faults using ProfiTrace's Live List and Statistics features.
Explains how to generate and detect double address issues on the PROFIBUS network using ProfiTrace.
Guides users on how to measure and analyze the PROFIBUS network's cycle time using the statistics feature.
Provides specifications for the physical size and weight of the ProfiCore Ultra hardware.
Details the recommended operating and storage temperature ranges and isolation class for the ProfiCore Ultra.
Lists the power requirements for the ProfiCore Ultra, including USB current consumption and adapter voltage.
Describes the pin assignments for the DB9 PROFIBUS connector and the expansion connector.
Specifies the frequency, bandwidth, and voltage range for the ProfiCore Ultra's oscilloscope functionality.
