PROFIBUS Tester 5 (BC-700-PB) - User Manual
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Submenu(s)
(> Submenu function)
Cable test
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The cable test functionality examines the cabling in
PROFIBUS segments. It detects the cable segment
length, scans for unwanted reflections on the line and
verifies proper termination of the cable. In case of a
fault you will get an error description and a distance
indication (if possible) for troubleshooting actions. You
can only perform a cable test starting at one end of a
PROFIBUS line; during the test no active stations
(Master, MPI panel, ...) must be connected to the
related cable segment.
For further information and starting points in order to
correctly interpret the fault indication see List of fault
indications and remedial measures .
Cable test
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> Edit Configuration
In the context of cable testing we recommend providing
additional information about the corresponding cable
segment (physical segment); this is important for
proper detection of line length, compliance with
maximum allowed segment length as well as for proper
documentation of test results. Give full particulars with
respect to the configuration of each cable segment.
Cable test
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> Cable Segment List
The cable segment list shows all segments which belong
to the currently selected network in a tabular overview;
an OK- or error-message is displayed (if available).
Particularly in the context of acceptance control the
commissioner can get a survey over the cabling of the
network.
Quick Test
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The Quick Test allows full testing of bus physics and bus
communication. The test data is stored in the currently
selected net (see submenu "Network Management")
and can be imported by the PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite
software application.
A progress label is displayed during the quick test. After
completion of the test, a tabular overview is displayed
which informs you about existing and missing quick
tests respectively.
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