Troubleshooting Profibus network problems

When industries experience network problems using the Profibus protocol, undetected cabling problems can be an issue that's hard to resolve. Without the proper tools, an electrical engineer would have to use an oscilloscope to analyze signal quality within a cable at certain test points in the network. Using this method to troubleshoot signal degradation in cables can be difficult and time-consuming to pin point the problem.

Here's where Softing enters the picture. Softing has developed the Profibus tester PB-T3. Their cable tester automatically analyze communication problems based on electrical issues without the need for an oscilloscope or expertise in electrical engineering. The cable tester software has an user-friendly interface which enables a technician to quickly locate trouble spots. The PB-T3 automatically analyzes cable signal quality of every connected device at each test point, and displays the result in a bar chart. Devices with insufficient signal strength are highlighted in color for easy identification.

Softing's Profibus tester PB-T3 is a very useful tool for the installation, maintenance, and commission of networks using the Profibus protocol.

posted by Process Control Outlet @ 11:48 AM