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  ProfiTrace 2 - PROFIBUS Combi-Analyzer  

ProfiCore Ultra is an interface adapter to connect the PC/Laptop with PROFIBUS.Introduction
ProfiTrace 2 is the most powerful analyzer for PROFIBUS networks. It is the latest generation in the line of busmonitor technology because it combines all primary tools in one:
- Busmonitor,
- Oscilloscope,
- Bar graph,
- Topology Scan
- DP Master
.

Technicians can check and troubleshoot the complete PROFIBUS network with 1 software package and 1 piece of hardware. This is an enormous reduction in equipment, weight, costs and required knowledge. The advanced USB hardware (ProfiCore Ultra) is internally equipped with a high-speed digital oscilloscope and able to capture bus signals running at 12 Mbps.

ProfiTrace is an essential tool for maintenance, commissioning and troubleshooting as well as product development. Typical failures such as noise, reflections, voltage drops, termination problems, double addresses, wire breaks and configuration faults are easily identified. Random errors such as overshoots, error telegrams, repeats and diagnostics can also be captured and logged. The results can be exported to detailed reports which are accepted by the industry. Predictive maintenance and asset management are really possible with ProfiTrace! This outstanding tool that fits in your pocket, will boost the capabilities of service, maintenance and engineering technicians.
UPProduct features
Busmonitor for DP and PA with powerful statistics
Repeats, fall-outs, corrupted messages, diagnostics, cycle time, etc.
High-speed digital oscilloscope - ScopeWare
Differential voltage, A-line, B-line, noise, overshoots, reflections, triggers.
Bar graph
Average, Min. and Max. values of the bus signals per device.
Topology Scan
Automatic generation of the network topology.
Reporting
Automatic generation of detailed reports that are accepted by the industry.
DP master - ProfiCaptain
A complete DP master has been integrated (V0 and V1).
ProfiCore Ultra USB interface
Useable on PC platforms, no power supply required and elimination of spur lines.
OPC Server
XP, Vista and Windows 7 platforms
Multi language user interface
 
UPApplication areas
Troubleshooting & Maintenance of PROFIBUS networks
(ProfiTrace, ScopeWare, Topology scan and ProfiCaptain).
Commissioning of PROFIBUS networks
(ProfiTrace, ScopeWare, Topology scan and ProfiCaptain).
PROFIBUS product testing and verification
(ProfiTrace, ScopeWare and ProfiCaptain).
Passive cable testing
(ScopeWare and ProfiCaptain).
I/O testing of PROFIBUS devices
(ProfiCaptain).
Address setting of PROFIBUS devices
(ProfiCaptain).
Education
 
UPLive List
ProfiTrace livelist
"Colours make it easy….."

The Live List is a matrix that continuously lists all the available devices. It is directly visible which devices are ‘troublemakers’.
With different background colours the status of the devices is displayed;
Green: Device is in Data Exchange
Yellow: Device is lost
Red: Parameter fault
Purple: Configuration fault
• No colour: Not in Data Exchange
The Live List can also generate the product name of the devices when a diagnostic message is captured (synchronized with the GSD library).
UPStatistics matrix
"Click and go….."

The statistics matrix is the most powerful feature of the analyzer. This field can really indicate what the condition of the installation is. It displays all the important information that a user, especially a maintenance technician is really interested in;
• Retry messages.
• Fall-outs.
• Bus cycle time.
• Diagnostic messages, etc.

Because of this feature, the user does not have to inspect messages or do difficult operations to ensure the quality of the installation.

If the statistics do NOT show deviations, the installation is on the 1st degree OK!!!
UPMessage recording
"The absolute truth....."

When the user records messages, he has a perfect visual representation on the screen;

• Visualization of FDL, DP, DP-V1, DP-V2, PA and I&M messages.
• Messages can be filtered and stored.
• Data interpretation of bytes, words, floating points, etc.
• Error detection.
• Bookmarks.
ProfiTrace message recording with retries
UPScopeWare (DP)
Oscilloscope function in ProfiTrace 2
"The easiest oscilloscope ever....."

With the built in oscilloscope we can detect; noise, reflections, termination problems, etc.

• Time scale: 50 ns to 500 ms.
• Voltage scale: 0,5 to 5 V per DIV.
• Cursors (voltage and time).
• Differential (B-A) and single ended (A and/or B line) measurements.
• Trigger per device or free running.
• Trigger features: start of response, request message and voltage level.
• Bit interpretation engine.
UPScopeWare (PA)
Oscilloscope function in ProfiTrace 2
• All features of ScopeWare DP.
• Max. 33 V DC.
• Max. 1,2 Vtt AC.
• AC and DC can be displayed simultaneously.
• Detects missing termination.
PA Probe Ultra is required.
UPBar graph
Bargraphs in ProfiTrace

The bar graph is a helpful utility to get an impression of the overall signal quality of the network.

• 2 Selectable modes: Average signal level and minimum difference between 1 and 0.
• Average, min. and max. signal level indicator.
• Colours state the quality of the signals.
• Can be sorted on: address and Voltage.
• Continuously updated.
UPTopology scan
• Automatic generation of the network topology.
• No shutdown required!
• No disturbance in the cycle time!
• Works on 500 kbps and 1,5 Mbps.
• On passive networks in conjunction with ProfiCaptain.
Topology Scan
UPReporting
"We have proof….."

The reporting feature creates a detailed report that contains the signals of all devices, their faults, the network topology, bar graph and administrative information.

• Generation of detailed network reports.
• Address list with manufacturer information.
• Oscilloscope images of every device.
• Live List, Bar graph and Topology structure.
• Summary of detected errors.
• Standard layout for signatures and approvals.
• Import of company logo.
Click here for a report example.
ProfiTrace Reporting
UPDP Master
"Test and control your devices....."

• Complete integration of ProfiCaptain.
• Putting slaves in Data Exchange.
• I/O control with automatic patterns.
• Automatic detection of existing busparameters.
• Brand new concept of 'stealing' slaves.
• Class 2 functions in a Class 1 framework.
• No shutdowns when updating the configuration.
• Deactivating slaves in the configuration.
Master in ProfiTrace
UPProfiCore Ultra
ProfiCore Ultra USB InterfacePROFIBUS
• PROFIBUS baudrate max. 12 Mbps
• Galvanic isolated PROFIBUS interface
• Latest RS 485 technology

Oscilloscope
• Frequency: 2 x 192 MHz
• Bandwidth: 100 MHz
• Differential measurement: -9 to +9 V
• Single ended: -4,5 to +8 V

Others
• High-speed USB 2.0 interface
• External power supply possible if required
Products Price
Order code
UPDescription
Troubleshooting Toolkit
Troubleshooting
Toolkit Ultra Plus
2500,- 37021 • ProfiCore Ultra
• USB cable
• ProfiTrace 2

• ScopeWare
• Bar graph
• Topology Scan
• Reporting
Tap Connector
• Blue carrying case
Troubleshooting Toolkit
Troubleshooting
Toolkit Ultra Pro
3400,- 38022 • ProfiCore Ultra
• USB cable
• ProfiTrace 2

• ScopeWare
• Bar graph
• Topology Scan
• Reporting
Tap Connector
• Blue carrying case

OPC Server
PA Probe Ultra
ProfiCaptain
Click here to see accessories and more add-ons
UPRemarks
Contact us for sales or information or fax-back/email the order form.

Training courses that cover ProfiTrace: 'Certified Engineer', Certified Installer and 'Troubleshooting & Maintenance'.
UPDownloads & Links
Information
Order form
Ordering conditions
Sales & Distribution
FAQ
ProfiTrace EDU version
FREE ProfiTrace training
   
Brochures
Brochure (EN)
Brochure (DE)
   
Downloads
Software
Plugins
License files
 
Technical Documents
User Manual V3.2.0 (EN)
User Manual V3.0 (DE)
User Manual V1.2 (CZ)
Network report example
   
Training animations
Introduction in ProfiTrace
Live List
Oscilloscope
Reporting
   
Others
PBT3 Migration
Bug reporting / Product improvement suggestions
External resources
What can I do with ProfiTrace? - Verwer Consultancy
PROFIBUS diagnostics and fault-finding
Busanalysator für Netzwerke(r) empfohlen
Installation help and Quickstart - Blaja
PROFIBUS PA oscilloscope - Control Engineering
Comparison table ProfiTrace against other tools - Foxon
Comparison table ProfiTrace against other tools - Profichp
ProfiTrace experts group on LinkedIn



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