PROFIBUS PA

P R O F I B U S P A

PROFIBUS for Process Automation

PROFIBUS
for Process Automation
PROFIBUS changes the world of automation
PROFIBUS is a standardized, open, digital communications
system for all areas of application in manufacturing and
process automation. The PROFIBUS protocol is based in the
international standards EN 50170 and IEC 61158.
This technology is suitable for replacement of discrete and
analog signals.
PROFIBUS has been in existence for over a decade and has
consistently developed itself into the worlds market leader.
As a result of the availability of a range of different types of
protocols, interfaces and profiles, PROFIBUS is positioned
as universal application on the basis of its modular design
and exceeds the demands of manufacturing and process
automation alike.
Highlights of PROFIBUS PA
PROFIBUS PA uses the DP-V1 communications protocol
PROFIBUS PA specifies the device characteristics in the
device profile "Process automation (PA), which facilitates
interoperability and interchangeability of devices made by
different manufacturers
PROFIBUS PA uses synchronous transfer mode technology
according to IEC 61158, asynchronous transfer mode
technology (RS 485) as well as fiber optics
PROFIBUS PA can be used in potentially explosive areas
by means of device powered via the bus
PROFIBUS PA uses the FISCO model so that intrinsically
safe networks can be created and extended without
time-consuming calculations
PROFIBUS PA facilitates standardized device management
and plant-wide device engineering (GSD, EDDL, FDT/DTM)
PROFIBUS PA provides the basis for optimized
asset management
PROFIBUS PA use in process automation
PROFIBUS PA was explicitly specified for process automation.
It meets the demands of the chemical industry for
Use in explosive areas
Use in areas where both power and communication are
available over the bus
Standardized application profiles are available
Plug & Play instruments even in potentially explosive areas
Following the completion of extensive tests, NAMUR (a study
group for measurement and control technology in the chemi-
cal industry) confirmed the suitability of PROFIBUS PA for use
in production plants in the chemical industry.
Characteristics of the synchronous transfer mode
technology according to IEC 61158-2
Data transfer
Digital, bitsynchronous, 31.25 kbit/s, Manchester encoded,
voltage mode
Data storage
Preamble, failsafe, start and enddelimiter
Cable
Twistedpair, shielded cable
Explosion protection
Intrinsic safety (EEx ia/ib) and encapsulation (EEx d/m/p/q)
Remote power
Via signal conductors
Topology
Line, tree and star and combinations
Number of stations
Up to 32 per segment, up to a total of 126, depending on
total system current
Cable lengths
Up to 1900 m, fiber optic up to 120 m
In the hazardous area, up to 1000 m, fiber optic up to 30 m
Repeaters
With repeaters extendable up to 10 km
Characteristics of
PROFIBUS PA
The rules of communication
PROFIBUS PA uses the DP-V1 protocol for communication
between stations, which defines the following device types:
Master devices or active stations determine the data traffic on
the bus. They are able to acquire a bus access authorization
and subsequently send messages without an external request.
Master Class 1 (control devices such as PLCs or PC) use
cyclical data traffic while master class 2 (engineering and
operating devices) commonly use acyclical data traffic. Slave
devices or passive stations without bus access authorization
only communicate at the request of the master.
process control
system
engineering
tool
Profiles create uniformity
Vendorindependent operation and monitoring of bus stati-
ons is only possible if all device functions and parameters
are standardized. With PROFIBUS, this is achieved by means
of device profiles. Device profiles specify how the manufactu-
rer must implement communication objects, variables and
parameters in the devices. The profile then allows for the
devices communication and applications aspects.
For field devices in process automation, the PROFIBUS PA
Profile Version 3.0, is available. The following device classes
are specified in the PA profile:
Pressure and differential pressure
Level, temperature and flow rate
Analog and digital inputs and outputs

RS- 485 or FO transmission

Valves and actuators
PROFIBUS Analyzers

+
I IEC 611582 transmission
PROFIBUS

segment
coupler/link
Efficient communication using the DP-V1
transfer protocol
Bus access
Token passing between masters, master-slave protocol
Intrinsic safety without calculation
(polling) between masters and slaves
Plug & Play in potentially explosive areas
Communication
The FISCO model (Fieldbus Intrinsically Safe COncept)
Single and broadcast services,
that was developed by the PTB (Physikalisch-Technische
cyclical services for reference data traffic,
Bundesanstalt, German Federal Physical Technical Institute)
acyclical services for alarms, diagnostics, parameter setting
is internationally accepted for the operation of fieldbuses
in potentially explosive areas and it offers considerable time Functional scope
savings when it comes to planning, installation and extension Cyclical transfer of reference data between master
of PROFIBUS PA networks. The model is based on the and slave(s)
assumption that a network is intrinsically safe and does Dynamic activation or deactivation of slaves
not require any individual intrinsic safety calculation if the Analysis of the slave configuration
four relevant bus components (field devices, cables, segment 3 graded diagnostic notification levels synchronization
coupler and the bus termination) are within predefined limits of the inputs and/or outputs (sync- and freeze mode)
regarding voltage, current, output, inductance and capacitance. Address allocation for the slaves via the bus
The appropriate proof can be achieved by having the compo- Up to 244 bytes of input and output data per slave
nents certified by authorized registration offices in different Safety functions
countries such as the PTB, BVS, UL or FM. If FISCO-approved Hamming distance HD=4 for all messages
devices are used, it is not only possible to operate more Response surveillance at the slave recognizes the breakdown
devices via one phase, but the devices can also be replaced of the master
by devices produced by other manufacturers during operation. Access protection for the slaves in and outputs against
All this, without the need for time-consuming calculations unauthorized master accesses
and without systems certification: Plug & Play in potentially Monitoring of the reference data traffic with
explosive areas! a programmable timer
Device management
and engineering
Standardized device management
The cyclical and acyclical communication of data between
the process control system (master class 1) or the engineering
tool (master class 2) and the field devices (slaves) can only
function smoothly and fully if the masters recognize the
device-specific parameters and data formats.
For this purpose, PROFIBUS offers a standardized solution:
The communication parameters of a PROFIBUS device are
defined in the form of an electronic device data base file
(GSD file) in a predetermined data format. Downloading the
GSD into the configuring tool enables it or the process control
system to optimally utilize the communication parameters
of the device.
The device features of a PROFIBUS device for the configura-
tion of the device are described using the predetermined
Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL).
EDDL is a universal language for manufacturerindependent
description of field devices.
The EDD files inform the configuring tool or the process
control system of the device parameters.
Plant-wide device engineering
Information technology now dominates automation
technology right down to the level of intelligent field devices
with fieldbus connections. The advantages lie in the low wiring
costs and greater possibilities for device engineering.
The Field Device Tool (FDT) concept with the Device Type
Managers (DTM) allows extented integration possibilities:
in regards to engineering, diagnostics, services and asset
management, fieldbusindependent and irregardless of the
specific engineering environments of the automation systems.
Moreover, the concept enables an especially efficient
predictive/proactive maintenance of devices.
Besides the actual data traffic via the PROFIBUS cable,
interfaces to the manufacturer-specific users software are
being standardized to an increasing degree.Via the FDT/DTM
interface that has come about as a result of this, it is possible
to integrate software modules (the DTMs) into higher-ranking
users software. The various field devices are installed as
standardized objects of a single engineering system. In doing
so, the DTM acts as a print driver for the device in a Microsoft
environment.
The FDT/DTM concept utilizes the information from the field
devices intelligently.
Quality assurance
and user benefits
Quality assurance through certification
The interoperability of an open, standardized fieldbus
is guaranteed by certified devices. For this purpose a
comprehensive product quality assurance procedure is
available whereby certificates are issued on the basis of the
test results of accredited, independent testing laboratories.
The tests place emphasis on the measurement of hardware,
testing of the functional scope, checking the conformity and
interoperability tests.
The success confirms the benefits
Since its introduction, PROFIBUS PA has been able to double
the number of installed devices each year: ample proof of both
its efficiency and acceptance. This success does not come as a
surprise and becomes clear if one considers the wide range
of benefits for a plant operator over the entire lifecycle of
the plant:

The advantages of PROFIBUS PA

over the lifecycle of a plant

Reduction of costs when it comes to

Planning and construction
Installation and wiring
Service and maintenance
Intrinsic safety

Protection of your investment by means of

Standardization
Certified devices
Independence of any particular manufacturer

High availability through

On-line diagnostics
A large range of products
Interchangeability of devices

Asset management through

High plant availability
Reduced storage costs
Continuity between upstream, mainstream and
downstream segments
Support and compatibility with the future
PROFIBUS International offers worldwide support for both
users and manufacturers by means of
23 Regional PROFIBUS Associations
21 PROFIBUS competence centers
8 certification laboratories

More than 30 working groups

Comprising manufacturers and users guarantee the
continuing innovation and thus guarantee competitive
advantages for all PROFIBUS PA users for the future as well.
Australia and New Zealand PROFIBUS User Group France PROFIBUS
(ANZPA) 4, rue des Colonels Renard
c/o OSItech Pty. Ltd. 75017 Paris
P.O. Box 315 Phone: ++33 1 4574 6322
Kilsyth,Vic. 3137 Fax: ++33 1 4574 0333
Phone: ++61 3 9761 5599 france@profibus.com
Fax: ++61 3 9761 5525
australia@profibus.com PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation
Haid-und-Neu-Str. 7
PROFIBUS Belgium 76131 Karlsruhe
August Reyerslaan 80 Phone: ++49 721 9658 590
1030 Brussels Fax: ++49 721 9658 589
Phone: ++32 2 706 8000 germany@profibus.com
Fax: ++32 2 706 8009
belgium@profibus.com Irish PROFIBUS User Group
c/o Flomeaco Endress + Hauser
Association PROFIBUS Brazil Clane Business Park, Kilcock Road
c/o Siemens Ltda - IND 1 AS Clane, Co. Kildare
R. Cel. Bento Bicudo, 111 Phone: ++353 45 86 8615
05069-900 Sao Paolo, SP Fax: ++353 45 86 8182
Phone: ++55 11 3833 4958 ireland@profibus.com
Fax: ++ 55 11 3833 4183
brazil@profibus.com PROFIBUS Network Italia
Corso Spagna 12
Chinese PROFIBUS User Organisation 35127 Padova
c/o China Ass. for Mechatronics Technology Phone: ++39 049 806 1214
and Applications Fax: ++39 049 870 3255
1 Jiaochangkou Street Deshengmenwai italy@profibus.com
100011 Bejing
Phone: ++86 10 6202 9218 Japanese PROFIBUS Organisation
Fax: ++86 10 6201 7873 TFT building West 9F
china@profibus.com 3-1 Ariake Koto-ku
Tokyo 135-8072
PROFIBUS Association Czech Republic Phone: ++81 3 3570 3034
Karlovo nam. 13 Fax: ++81 3 3570 3064
12135 Prague 2 japan@profibus.com
Phone: ++420 2 2435 7434
Fax: ++420 2 2435 7298 Korea PROFIBUS Association
czechrepublic@profibus.com #306, Seoungduk Bldg
1606-3, Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu
PROFIBUS Denmark 137-070 Seoul, Korea
Maaloev Byvej 19-23 Phone: ++82 2 523 5143
2760 Maaloev Fax: ++82 2 523 5149
Phone: ++45 4078 9636 korea@profibus.com
Fax: ++45 4465 9636
denmark@profibus.com PROFIBUS Nederland
c/o Vereniging FME-CWM
PROFIBUS Finland P.O. Box 190
c/o AEL Automaatio 2700 AD Zoetermeer
Kaarnatie 4 Phone: ++31 79 353 1270
00410 Helsinki Fax: ++31 79 353 1365
Phone: ++35 8 9 530 7259 netherlands@profibus.com
Fax: ++35 8 9 530 7360
finland@profibus.com PROFIBUS User Organisation Norway
c/o AD Elektronikk AS
Haugenveien 2
1401 Ski
Phone: ++47 909 88640
Fax: ++47 904 05509
norway@profibus.com
PROFIBUS User Organisation Russia
c/o Vera + Association
Nikitinskaya str, 3
105037 Moscow, Russia
Phone: ++7 95 742 6828
Fax: ++7 95 742 6828
russia@profibus.com
PROFIBUS SK
c/o Dept. of Automation KAR FEI STU
Slovak Technical University
Bratislava, Slovakia
Phone: ++421 2 6029 1411
Fax: ++421 2 6542 9521
slovakia@profibus.com
PROFIBUS Association South East Asia
c/o Endress + Hauser
1 Int. Bus. Park #01-11/12 The Synergy
609917 Singapore
Phone: ++65 566 1332
Fax: ++65 565 0789
southeastasia@profibus.com
PROFIBUS User
Organisation Southern Africa
P.O. Box 72 39 96
Sandton 21 46
Phone: ++27 11 262 8002
Fax: ++27 11 262 8062
southernafrica@profibus.com
PROFIBUS i Sverige
Kommandrsgatan 3
28135 Hssleholm
Phone: ++46 451 49 460
Fax: ++46 451 89 833
sweden@profibus.com
PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation Schweiz
Kreuzfeldweg 9
4562 Biberist
Phone: ++41 32 672 0325
Fax: ++41 32 672 0326
switzerland@profibus.com
The PROFIBUS Group
Unit 6 Oleander Close, Locks Heath
Southampton, Hants., SO31 6WG
Phone: ++44 1489 589574
Fax: ++44 1489 589574
uk@profibus.com
PROFIBUS Trade Organization, PTO
16101 N. 82nd Street, Suite 3B
Scottsdale,AZ 85260 USA
Phone: ++1 480 483 2456
Fax: ++1 480 483 7202
usa@profibus.com

PROFIBUS International
Support Center
Haid-und-Neu-Strae 7
D-76131 Karlsruhe
Phone: ++49 721 96 58 590
Fax: ++49 721 96 58 589
e-mail: info@profibus.com
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