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Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS

Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS

Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS

(OP)
I am looking for a program that will turn my laptop computer into a Master to control a VFD using PROFIBUS.

I have used MODSCAN 32 to do the same thing using MODBUS. This program works great.

The idea is to test, run the VFD with PROFIBUS.

RE: Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS


This might do it!

PROFIBUS DPV1 Master comDTM

http://www.prosoft-technology.com/content/view/full/9563


I would think siemens would of developed some laptop feature that you are descibing.  

There are PC cards that interface to a profibus network but are not the master.  Probably not interested in this I am sure.
 

RE: Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS

(OP)
Controlsdude,

Thanks for the link.

I am hoping for a simple program that turns my PC into a master and then using a 232 to 485 converter, control a VFD for testing purpose.

Make sure the drive works with PROFIBUS.

RE: Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS

Yes, Siemens has a PC board / card and software that will turn your PC into a Profibus master, I will look it up and post a link later.


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RE: Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS

(OP)
After much wailing and nashing of teeth, and the help of HMS www.anybus.com,

Using their Master Simulator and software I was able to control a VFD using PROFIBUS

RE: Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS

Thanks for the come-back!

Was there some 'key' detail you could share?

Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com

RE: Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS

(OP)
Keith,

I can not complain about THE BOSS as he did spring for the money.

I work very little with PLCs.  The KEY was when it came to mind,  control word 47F hex is also 04 7F hex.  That silly zero made 16 bits make sense.

John, I hate computers, Schweitzer

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