BC-700-PB : Quick and easy test : Physics bus, communication bus and cable testing

The PROFIBUS Tester 5 (BC-700-PB) is a powerful diagnostic and troubleshooting tool for testing the cables, measuring the signals and analyzing the communication of PROFIBUS networks. It is battery-powered and provides a graphical display, allowing for quick results when working in stand-alone mode. Optionally, also PROFIBUS PA network can be analyzed. In addition, the BC-700-PB supports the export of test results for advanced analysis.

BC-700-PB

Test Bus Câblage, Physique Bus et Bus Communication “All-In-One”

  • Combinaison de testeur de signal, oscilloscope à mémoire, protocolanalyzer, simulateur de maître et la fonctionnalité de testeur de câble en un seul outil de diagnostic
  • Mode autonome, plus des diagnostics basés sur PC étendues
  • Adaptés pour l’installation, la configuration et la mise en service, la documentation, les tests d’acceptation, l’optimisation du réseau, la maintenance préventive, le dépannage ainsi que des tests de laboratoire

Très mobile Bus Testeur pour l’essai Même Sans Notebook

  • fonctionnement sur batterie sans avoir besoin d’alimentation supplémentaire
  • Affichage graphique fournissant facile à comprendre la présentation des résultats des tests
  • tests de réseau complets en mode autonome sans nécessiter un ordinateur portable

Caractéristiques de diagnostic améliorée grâce à complément logiciel PC-Based

  • De nombreuses fonctionnalités supplémentaires pour l’exécution, l’analyse et la gestion des tests de bus en mode PC (Tendance, Topologie Numériser, Master Simulator, Oscilloscope, analyseur Frame)
  • Test rapide et test contrôlé par l’utilisateur pour l’évaluation de l’état du réseau facile à la simple pression d’un bouton
  • Génération de rapports d’essais qui décrivent l’état actuel de l’installation PROFIBUS
  • Idéal pour les utilisateurs moins expérimentés, ainsi que pour les spécialistes de bus de terrain

Adaptateur de mesure en option pour MBP (Manchester Coded Bus Powered) Physique

  • Analyse spécifique du signal de support physique MBP (de feedingvoltage, type de signal, le signal de polarité, divergence bitrate)
  • Analyse complète du protocole directement au niveau du segment PROFIBUS PA
Diagnostics Functionality
Protocol and Frame Analysis PROFIBUS DP-V0 and DP-V1, automatic baud rate detection in the range of 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s
Signal Analysis PROFIBUS DP-V0, DP-V1, FMS and MPI
… via EIA-485 Signal quality index 0 … 5,000, determined from signal wave form as well as signal/noise ratio and rise time; signal sampling with 8/16 samples per bit
… via MBP
(requires optional adapter)
Fieldbus feeding voltage: 0 V … 35 V at 0.1 V resolution, signal level: 100 mV … 1,200 mV at 10 mV resolution, signal polarity, bitrate divergence: ±1.2 % at 0.01 % resolution, signal sampling with 128 samples per bit
Oscilloscope Display
(Not Available for MBP)
Test range: ±5 V at 10 mV resolution (differential), 0 V … 15 V at 15 mV resolution (A or B to DGND);
sampling rate: up to 384 Msamples/s; sampled points: 2,400 (signal details), 8,192 (oscilloscope analysis)
Topology Scan
(Not Available for MBP)
Active, maximum distance: 230 m, accuracy: ±2 m
Cable Test
(Not Available for MBP)
Active, supported cable segment length: 5 m … 1,500 m, accuracy: 5 %
Operation Via graphical colour display, four function keys and scrollwheel including central push-button or via PC/notebook
Internal Memory Capacity 3 user-definable network directories (segment and test location) for storing quick tests, trend logs and cable test results
Trend logging: max. 99 hours
Trigger IN: L = 0 V .. 0.8 V; H = 2.4 V .. 24 V; pulse > 10 μs, active high
OUT: approximately 5 V, active low (connection to storage oscilloscope)
PC Operating Software PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite, see separate datasheet for details
Connectors
EIA-485 (PROFIBUS DP) PROFIBUS D-sub connector, 9 pins, power supply for external bus termination
MBP (PROFIBUS PA) Connector, 3 pins, for screw terminals at optinal measuring adapter, measuring cable set including 3 probes(adapter for MBP measurement is attached to D-sub connector)
USB V 2.0, high speed 480 Mbit/s, galvanically isolated
Dimensions (H x W x D) 35 mm x 220 mm x 110 mm
Power Supply Built-in three-cell lithium-ion battery supporting 11.1 VDC or external AC adapter 100 VAC … 240 VAC, 50/60Hz (galvanically isolated)
The rechargeable battery has a runtime of up to 5 hours (runtime depends on the performed test functionality and rate of wear of the rechargeable battery)
Battery is charged via external AC adapter
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating temperature: 0 °C … 50 °C, storage temperature: -20 °C … 70 °C
Relative Humidity Air humidity: 10 % … 90 % without condensation
Weight Test tool, no cable: approximately 0.75 kg; complete carrying case: approximately 4.2 kg
Conformity CE, FCC, VCCI
ATV-DDA-NN-006014 PROFIBUS Tester 5 (BC-700-PB)
ATV-DDL-NN-006012 PROFIBUS Tester 5 (BC-700-PB) with Oscilloscope Option
ATV-LRA-NN-006011 Oscilloscope Option (Oscilloscope view in stand-alone mode)
ATV-DDL-NL-006010 PROFIBUS PA option for BC-700-PB (BC-700-PB serial number required for order placement)

Scope of Delivery

Hardware PROFIBUS Tester 5 (BC-700-PB), power supply unit 100 VAC … 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz with connecting cables for Europe and USA, adaptor cables, carrying case
Measuring adapter BC-700-H1, measuring cable set (for PROFIBUS PA option)
Software PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite (PC software for Windows on CD-ROM)
BC-700-PB upgrade license (on CD-ROM, for PROFIBUS PA option)
Documentation Device Manual, “Getting Started“ Manual

Additional Products and Services

ATV-ACA-NN-006031 EIA-485 D-Sub adapter cable for testing operational networks with reduced influence on segment operation
ATV-ACA-NN-006033
(view product)
D-Sub to M12 adapter set with T-piece and M12 bus termination for PROFIBUS DP
ATV-PB-LSZ-CHB3
(view product)
Digital Fieldbus Leakage Current Clamp for Locating EMC Problems, 40 ..1000 Hz, MIN/MAX, Data Hold, Measuring Cables, supplied in a Handy Case (fits in Empty Compartment of Carrying Case)
ATV-BC-PBMB-PB-S
(view product)
D-Sub Service Interface with Active Bus Termination and 90° Angled Connector for PROFIBUS DP
ATV-BC-M12DP-PB
(view product)
M12 Service Interface for PROFIBUS DP, Comprising M12 T-Piece, End Cap and M12 Connection Cable (1 m)

PROFIBUS Diagnostics Suite

Universal Software for All Diagnostic Tools of the bus check Family

PC software for performing, evaluating and managing tests of bus physics, bus communication and cabling in PROFIBUS networks. The application is extremely easy to use, with a quick test available at a click of the mouse.

 

One Software for All Diagnostic Products

  • Comprehensive analysis of PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA networks
  • Diagnostic functionality available depending on connected test tool
  • License-free use on any number of PCs – no activation required

Suitable for the Fieldbus Novice

  • Bus test initiated with a single mouse click
  • Clear, easy-to-read display of test results
  • Separate expert mode providing in-depth diagnostic features for network specialists

Functionality for All Diagnostic Tasks

  • Continuous display of current bus status in status bar
  • Overall bus health indicated by traffic light symbols for bus physics and bus communication
  • Detail views with additional diagnostic information, also for advanced analyses by experts
  • Testing of bus and connected devices via integrated master simulator without configuration or parameterization
  • Generation of test reports for acceptance testing of PROFIBUS installations

Technical Data

Operating Systems:
PC Hardware*
RAM 500 MB for Windows XP
1 GB for Windows 7, Windows 8
Processor 1 GHz for recording at baud rates up to 1.5 Mbit/s
2 GHz for recording at baud rates over 1.5 Mbit/s
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA)
USB Interface 2.0
Supported Operating Systems Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8

* The above minimum requirements are only general guidelines. Requirements may vary depending on the PC/notebook used.

PROFIBUS Tester : OPTIONS

 

M12 Cable and connectors 

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