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 COMbricks™ - The first PROFIBUS and PROFINET-based automation system that unites network components, permanent monitoring with ProfiTrace and remote I/O.
COMbricks is a modular system that allows a mix of PROFIBUS repeater modules on a backplane. The repeaters link up all the segments and over Ethernet, the condition of the installation can be remotely inspected with ProfiTrace OE (in a web browser).
The only product with an integrated oscilloscope for permanent remote monitoring over Ethernet.
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 Applications and solutions |
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Modular PROFIBUS repeater backbone |
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Permanent PROFIBUS monitoring with ProfiTrace and oscilloscope |
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Automated responder to bus problems with relay module and digital output module |
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Asset management Ethernet gateway for CommDTM |
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Transparent PROFIBUS datahub (repeaters, fibre optic, RS 485-IS, DP slave) |
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| Product features |
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Drives 32 modules (10 repeater modules) |
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Wide range of modules available |
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Powerful web server |
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ProfiTrace OE for monitoring and scoping 4 networks |
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Hot swap and extendible |
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DIN-rail mounting |
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IP 20 |
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| ProfiTrace OE - Remote monitoring in a web browser |
 Permanent and simultaneous monitoring of 4 PROFIBUS networks is a powerful feature of COMbricks. Global projects and a shortage of (qualified) technical staff members are causing significant capacity problems. COMbricks offers a solution by remotely monitoring PROFIBUS installations over the Internet and alerting the user by email.
The monitoring and logging is performed by the repeater modules which are inserted in the backplane. COMbricks is the first system that has integrated the busmonitor and oscilloscope in the network components. Deploying COMbricks repeaters for regular automation means an automatic availability of ProfiTrace OE.
 A web server with a ProfiTrace shell visualises information in an understandable format (ProfiTrace OE). Because of the web browser, additional software is NOT required and a constant connection with a PC to the COMbricks is NOT necessary.
E-mail messages provide real-time alerts should malfunctions be detected in the PROFIBUS installation. These can be easily set up through the web server.
A brand new functionality within ProfiTrace OE is the device location detection. It gives a detailed overview of on which repeater segment the devices are installed.
Typical applications
 Cross border installations |
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Traffic control installations |
| Inaccessible installations |
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Water treatment |
| Long commissioning and test cycles |
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Offshore installations |
| High availability networks |
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24-7 service contracts |
| Robot cells |
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| Modular PROFIBUS repeaters |
The current trend with PROFIBUS projects is to use segmentation with repeaters, fibre optic and ProfiHubs to bridge the common faults of the end-user concerning his cabling difficulties. COMbricks adds another important element; the creation of modular and random repeater hubs that can be maintained remotely with a permanent internal ProfiTrace.
COMbricks is based on a backplane into which 10 hot swap repeater modules with 2 channels each can be inserted (20 galvanic isolated transparent segments). Every channel can handle 31 devices and maximum 1200 m cable length (depends on the baudrate).
Redundancy
The bus redundancy technology of the repeater modules is very advanced. A redundant system with 10 parallel network cables can be built. This architecture provides extremely high availability. Most suppliers only allow 2 cables.
Typical applications
| Repeaters with permanent ProfiTrace |
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Removable drives and motors |
| Star, tree and bus structured networks |
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Motor control centers (drawers) |
| Redundancy for high availability |
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EMC vulnerable applications |
| Spur lines |
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Isolator for sensitive devices |
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| Starter kits / Plug and play units |
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| Separate modules |
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Repeater
101-201210
 650.-
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- 1 Channel repeater with oscilloscope
- Same specs as regular 1 channel repeater
- 192 MS/s sample rate
- 50 mV resolution
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-6.436..6.436 V
- Backplane unit included
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1 Channel
Repeater
101-201101
240.-
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2 Channel
Repeater
101-201102
300.-
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- 12 Mbps
- 31 devices per channel
- Screw terminals
- DB9 connector
- Redundancy
- Termination
- Backplane
unit included
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4 Channel
Relay Module
5 A - 230 VAC
101-210210
330.-
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8 Channel
Digital Out
0.5 A - 24 VDC
101-210110
220.-
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Head Station
Type 1C
101-20011C
1750.-
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Head Station
Type 1B
101-20011B
850.-
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Head Station Type 1C
- ProfiTrace
OE
on 4 networks (web server)
- ProfiTrace and OPC streaming in ProfiTrace 2
Head Station Type 1B
- ProfiTrace
OE
on 2 networks (web server)
- 2 GB SD card
- Ethernet port
- Backplane unit included
More info |
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| Community |
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| Your contacts for sales |
Moniek Oldenburg |
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Priscilla van Leeuwen
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Telephone: +31-174-671800
sales@procentec.com |
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