TH OPC Server DP

Integration of PROFIBUS Diagnostics Information

The TH OPC Server DP in combination with the TH LINK allows permanent monitoring of multi-master and multi-strand systems as well as alerting in the case of failures. Users are provided with diagnostics information on PROFIBUS network stations. Via OPC Standard, client applications can access information about failed devices, the status of the master system, and device diagnostics. This information can be incorporated into any OPC-compatible software for the purpose of maintenance, alerting and production data acquisition. Diagnostics messages, alerts and network status information can be saved and used as an alert history or for SAP maintenance (PM module). Even if different control system suppliers or system families are used in the company, a uniform view of the devices in the PROFIBUS network for maintenance purposes is possible.
Simultaneous monitoring of cyclic I/O data transfer to the slaves allows easy implementation of monitoring functions and data logging. A graphical configurator enables easy configuration of the TH OPC Server DP. 

Benefits

  • Uniform view of all communicating devices in the PROFIBUS network
  • Configuration of OPC tags to map the installation or the identification system
  • Interpretation of manufacturer-specific diagnostics via GSE files

Functions

  • Monitoring of all communicating slaves and detection of failed slaves (multi-master functionality)
  • Diagnostics messages in plaintext as OPC alert
  • Current physical network status by evaluation of diagnostic repeater or DP/PA link
  • Parallel reading of slave I/O data as OPC tags
  • OPC Data Access 3.0 and Alarm & Events 1.1
  • Reading and writing of parameters
  • Flexible configuration of OPC tag names, e.g. by adopting the plant identification or structure
  • Possible connection of up to 256 PROFIBUS strands per TH OPC Server DP via TH LINK

System Requirements

Operating Systems

  • The following operating systems are supported in German'and English in 32 bit version: Windows 2000 Professional1), Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP1), Windows Server 2003

Communication Processor

  • TH LINK (max. transmission rate: 12 MBit/s, protocols: DP, DP-V1),
  • xEPI 2 (max. transmission rate: 12 MBit/s, protocols: DP, DP-V1)

USB Slot

  • USB version 1.1 (or higher) – for the USB dongle (license)

Software

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 and 2.0
  • OPC Core Components 2.00 Redistributable 2.20
  • Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher for reading the documentation

Licensing

  • After installation the software must be licensed. This is done by software license key. Optionally, licensing with a USB dongle is also possible.

Scope of Delivery

By Download

  • TH OPC Server DP installation incl. Configurator and User Manual
  • Installation Guide

Optional

  • USB dongle

Order Information

Software License

  • Basic (≤ 32 PROFIBUS Master)
  • Medium (≤ 96 PROFIBUS Master)
  • Large (≤ 256 PROFIBUS Master)
  • Upgrade Medium (≤ 96 PROFIBUS Master)
  • Upgrade Large (≤ 256 PROFIBUS Master)
  • 10002717
  • 10002718
  • 10002719
  • 10002720
  • 10002721

USB Dongle License

  • Basic (≤ 32 PROFIBUS Master)
  • Medium (≤ 96 PROFIBUS Master)
  • Large (≤ 256 PROFIBUS Master)
  • Upgrade Medium (≤ 96 PROFIBUS Master)
  • Upgrade Large (≤ 256 PROFIBUS Master)
  • 10002755
  • 10002756
  • 10002757
  • 10002759
  • 10002760