Product Description
Features
- All-in-one
The PROFIBUS Tester 4
combines a signal tester, a storage oscilloscope, a protocol analyzer,
and a master simulator into a single tool. This tool is designed for use
in a wide range of applications – from setup and commissioning,
documentation, acceptance testing, and optimization to preventive
maintenance, troubleshootings and laboratory tests. In addition, the
PROFIBUS Tester 4 can be used without a notebook and is able to run
comprehensive network tests in stand-alone mode.
- Also suitable for less experienced users
With
a single mouse click (PC mode) or a single push of a button
(stand-alone mode) a user is able to initiate a full examination of a
PROFIBUS network including automatic signal and protocol analysis. A
summary of all results is displayed to the user in a very intuitive
manner. In PC mode, the software package has been designed to emphasize
the all-important ease-of-use aspect while at the same time preserve the
more in-depth diagnostic features required by networking experts. This
makes the tool ideal for both less experienced users and fieldbus
specialists.
- Intuitive use and clear readings
The
PROFIBUS Tester 4 automatically detects the baud rate or open circuit
voltage immediately after connection to the PROFIBUS. In stand-alone
mode, the bus can be tested using the Live Status functionality. The PC
software provides many additional features for executing, analyzing, and
managing bus tests. A status bar continually shows the current bus
state. Using the Network Status function, the bus can be tested with a
Quick Test or a user-controlled test. The Topology Scan feature
determines the overall cable length and the cable length between slaves.
The test results can be documented in a detailed test report. The
Long-Term Trend view is used for detecting sporadic faults. In the
Oscilloscope and Frame Analyzer views, experts can perform in-depth,
detailed analysis. For bus and device tests with the integrated master
simulator, only the baud rate needs to be specified – no configuration
or parameterization is required.