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PBpro USB

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PBpro USB

Shortdescription:
High performance PROFIBUS USB interface for a wide variety of tasks from network configuration and device parameterization to plant maintenance and production data acquisition.

Product types:
Remote I/O

Technology & Profiles:
PROFIBUS

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Company:
Softing Industrial Automation GmbH

Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6
85540 Haar
Germany

Christian Bräutigam
Tel +49 89 4 56 56 340
https://industrial.softing.com
picc(at)softing(dot)com

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PBpro USB

Universal PROFIBUS Interface with USB High Speed

 

  • Mobile PROFIBUS interface for operation as a PROFIBUS Master
  • Wide variety of tasks from network configuration and device parameterization to plant maintenance and production data acquisition
  • Quick and easy installation 

 

Overview

Handy Companion for Mobile Use

  • Matchbox-sized PROFIBUS interface
  • Always at hand - easily fits in any laptop bag
  • High-retention USB connector ensures reliable USB cable connection


Device parameterization via FDT/DTM

Wide Area of Application

  • Device parameterization via FDT/DTM
  • Integrated with numerous parameterization and asset management systems
  • PROFIBUS connection for PC-based measurement and monitoring systems
  • Quick and easy PROFIBUS connection for applications such as SCADA or MES


Quick and Easy Installation

  • Simple connection via USB cable
  • Powered by USB, no external power supply required
  • Highly integrated hardware encased in a PROFIBUS connector supporting direct attachment to the PROFIBUS segment, thus avoiding interferences caused by reflections
  • Same driver setup and API as for all other Softing PROFIBUS interfaces
  • Support of various Microsoft operating systems, including Windows 10


Efficient Integration

  • Free PROFIdtm PROFIBUS Communication DTM supporting parameterization of PROFIBUS devices by FDT tools
  • Commented sample programs for easy use of the PROFIBUS application programming interface (API) in customer applications
  • Connectivity with Emerson’s AMS for access to HART devices via a PROFIBUS network using Softing’s free TACC software

 

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