Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS
Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS
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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.
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
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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
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
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RE: Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS
Using their Master Simulator and software I was able to control a VFD using PROFIBUS
RE: Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS
Was there some 'key' detail you could share?
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS
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
RE: Controlling a VFD with laptop PC using PROFIBUS
Ok.
Thanks.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com