Softing releases BC-230-PB PROFIBUS PA diagnostic monitor
Newburyport, June 15th 2008 – Softing announced its PROFIBUS PA Diagnostic Monitor. This diagnostic tool completes Softing’s portfolio of fieldbus diagnostic tools and makes Softing the only vendor that has a complete set of fieldbus diagnostic tools.PROFIBUS PA Diagnostic Monitor The PROFIBUS PA Diagnostic Monitor, BC-230-PB, is designed to analyze the operation of a live PROFIBUS PA segment without interfering with its operation. It is powered by the fieldbus so no battery or external power source is required.
Automatic segment test with an OK/BAD indication without operator intervention
Detects short circuits between signal wires and/or cable shield
Sends complete reports via USB to PC; displayed as Microsoft® Excel chart Many of the products and services developed by Softing since the company was founded in 1979 have become reference standards throughout the world. For example: Most current PROFIBUS diagnostic tools are modeled after Softing's very first PROFIBUS Analyzer package developed in the early 1990s. Today, Softing is still the undisputed market leader for network diagnostic products and is the only vendor
with a complete set of innovative PROFIBUS diagnostic tools in its portfolio that are extremely powerful, yet very easy to use
that is a manufacturer and direct supplier (not a distributor/reseller) of diagnostic tools within the US marketPROFIBUS DP Electrical TesterThis unique tester is the de facto standard for analyzing physical networks. It is designed to automatically determine the network topology and the electrical signal quality of PROFIBUS DP devices and networks.
Automatic Topology-Scan: The topology-scan is an essential feature that is absolutely required for a meaningful interpretation of signal quality because it correlates the measurement with the actual position of each device in the network. The information about the topology enables the tool to accurately pin-point the source of the network problem.
Integrated Master-simulator for commissioning
Integrated oscilloscope driverPROFIBUS DP/PA Protocol Analyzer This PROFIBUS Protocol Analyzer is a vital tool for analyzing and optimizing communication in PROFIBUS networks.
Analyzes PROFIBUS DP and PA networks. Connect directly to MBP networks. No additional components required
Network health overview at a glance using color codes
Use for immediate troubleshooting or long-term monitoring for preventative maintenanceFieldbus Shield Digital Leakage Current Clamp This clamp assists with the detection of improper shield currents resulting from grounding, equipotential bonding, or EMC problems.
Differential current measurement
Leakage current measurement
Frequency range for AC current / voltage 40 Hz...1 kHzAbout 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. In fieldbus technology, Softing is an expert for FOUNDATION fieldbus, PROFIBUS, and CAN/CANopen/DeviceNet. The company’s wide range of expertise also includes solutions for OPC, FDT, and Real-Time-Ethernet solutions such as PROFINET IO and Modbus/TCP. Softing provides customers with solutions to connect devices, controls and systems with the leading communication technologies. In addition, Softing has established itself as a provider of sophisticated diagnostic tools for fieldbus systems.
