August 4, 2010 - Softing updated its unified PROFIBUS Diagnostic Suite V2.02. The new software combines the following benefits:
- One-click PROFIBUS Diagnostics
- Easy-to-use and very intuitive
- Clear, easy-to-understand display of the network health
- One user-interface for many diagnostic tools - No other software needed
- Minimizes operator errors
Users can download this software package from the web page to update a diagnostic toolset. This software update is free-of-charge and does not require any software license. The software package has been redesigned from scratch to improve the all-important ease-of-use aspect of the software while at the same time preserving the more in-depth diagnostic features required by networking experts.One powerful new feature of the software is its “Quick-Test” button. With a single mouse click a user is able to initiate a full analysis of a PROFIBUS network including electrical signal and protocol analysis.
A summary of all results is displayed to the user in a very intuitive manner. Critical conditions on the network are color-coded and a user has quick access to additional information. This software package includes support for Softing’s industry-leading diagnostic products including:PROFIBUS Tester 4 Tightly integrated Electrical Tester and Protocol Analyzer in one housing. PROFIBUS Electrical Tester PROFIBUS DP+PA Protocol Analyzer PROFIBUS Inspektor
About Softing
In industrial automation, Softing is a specialist for fieldbus technology and has established itself as a world-leading partner for networking automation systems and control solutions. Softing provides customers the key technology to connect devices, controls and systems with the leading communication technologies. In fieldbus technology, Softing is a world-class expert for FOUNDATION fieldbus, PROFIBUS, and CAN/CANopen/DeviceNet. The company’s wide range of expertise includes solutions for OPC, FDT, and Real-Time-Ethernet protocols such as, PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP, or Modbus/TCP. Many of the products and services developed by Softing since the company was founded in 1979 have become reference standards throughout the world.
In addition, Softing has established itself as a provider of sophisticated diagnostic tools for fieldbus systems.
