The challenge

You plan or run an automation plant, which contains distributed I/O using PROFIBUS.
You have to test the plant during the configuration phase and must save time and cost at the FAT while an exact verification of all promised functions and procedures has to be granted. You have to provide trainings at a running system without interfering the production but guarantee a realistic environment at the same time.

Our solution

As the hardware interface for the SIMIT simulation system, SIMBA Profibus simulates the complete behavior of up to 125 PROFIBUS slaves on the field bus in real time. There exist connections for up to eight busses at one hardware. The simulation takes place without disruption, which means there is no difference for the master in the communication with real and simulated devices. It’s possible to operate a combination of real and simulated Profibus slaves.

Networking of various SIMBA Profibus devices makes it possible to simulate several PROFIBUS systems. The PROFIBUS network and its slaves can be configured using the S7/PCS 7 configuration tool (hardware configuration) and then modified or supplemented using the software packet included in the delivery scope of SIMBA. Simple tests can be performed by operating and monitoring the inputs/outputs. Operation and monitoring of the individual device systems as well as triggering of process and diagnostic alarms is possible using a comprehensive typical library. It’s quick and easy to create the simulation structure for a factory acceptance test (FAT) using prepared simulation functions and import options. The modular software design von SIMIT supports and covers a range from the simplest test to complete process simulation.

Benefits

Increased quality standards for products and systems

• Load generator/performance test
• Automatic testing device/execution of test functions
• Short changeover times
• Loading of Profibus network structures with a wide variety of slave systems

Shorter commissioning period due to tested configuration

• Performance test through use of load generators
• Continuous test (integration test) of the entire automation architecture

Early detection and correction of configuration errors

• Logic operators for binary values using Boolean algebra
• Control test (step sequences) without real system peripheral devices
• Testing of alarm and reporting functions

Training

• Risk-free operator training on your existing operator communication and monitoring system
• Training for handling of problems and alarm situations
• Prevention of operational errorsli>
• Reduction of time needed to convert production
• Safeguarding of expertise as personnel retire from the company

Specifications

• 12 Mbit/s on PROFIBUS
• simulation of 125 participants per bus
• max. 8 busses (dep. of type)
• S7 specific PROFIBUS functions
• Process alarms
• Diagnosis alarms
• asynchron PROFIBUS services
• Redundancy
• Failsafe devices
• intelligent field devices
• easy extension for new slaves

Ordering Data

Scope of delivery

• HW SIMBA Profibus
• Startup SW for configuration und diagnosis
• Manual (HTML)




SIMBA PROFIBUS, 2 channel     Order No. 9AE4122-1AA00

SIMBA PROFIBUS, 4 channel     Order No. 9AE4122-1AB00

SIMBA PROFIBUS, 8 channel     Order No. 9AE4122-1AC00