DeltaV Product Data Sheet

January 2013 – Page 1 M-series Profibus DP Series 2 Plus Interface Cards

M-series Profibus DP
Series 2 Plus Interface Card

The DeltaV™ M-series Profibus DP Interface Card provides the solution for interfacing to discrete actuators and sensors.

 Offers freedom to choose appropriate bus Introduction

for application
The DeltaV™ M-series Profibus DP Interface Card is
a field-proven interface for discrete actuators and
 Supports standard device-level busses
sensors. It is easy to install, reliable, and simple to
use.
 Reduces wiring costs
High data throughput, simple installation, good
 Features native controller level interface diagnostic capabilities and error-free proven
transmission technology make the DeltaV Profibus
 Able to mix and match bus technologies to DP a good interface solution for complex devices.
meet application requirements

 Redundant Profibus DP Master

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Benefits One Profibus DP segment is supported on a single
interface, which can be simplex or redundant Temperature
Offers freedom to choose appropriate bus for and certification specifications are the same as other
application. The DeltaV system supports sensor, DeltaV I/O.
device, and fieldbus technologies. Choose the most
efficient and effective DeltaV interface for your needs, RS 485 transmission is the transmission technology most
based on your operating philosophy and plant constraints. frequently used by Profibus DP and is often referred to as
H2. It can be used in areas where high transmission
Supports standard device-level busses. The speed and simple inexpensive installation are required.
DeltaV system gives a seamless interface with CENELEC Twisted-pair shielded copper cable with one conductor
or IEC standard device busses. Our support of standards pair is used for communications.
ensures your freedom to use the devices you prefer.
The Profibus DP bus structure permits step-by-step
Reduces wiring costs. The DeltaV M-series Profibus commissioning of the additional stations without
influencing existing stations. Future expansions have no
DP Interface Card supports the easy integration of
effect on stations already in operation.
intelligent Motor Control Centers and Drives, which
significantly decreases the wiring and associated
diagrams, installation costs and test of a comparable A transmission speed between 9.6 Kbit/sec and 1.5
solution based on Classic I/O. Mbit/sec is selected and is applicable to all devices on that
segment. The DetlaV Profibus DP master can assume any
address on the segment, although address 1 is typically
Features native controller-level interface. DeltaV used. The DeltaV M-series Profibus DP Interface Card can
The M-series Profibus DP Interface Card communicates be set up with or without a segment Terminator through a
directly to the controller, without the need for a serial jumper located in the terminal block. With the terminator
interface and other intermediate converters. This greatly disconnected, the DP card can be installed anywhere in
simplifies the configuration and maintenance. You can rely the segment. With the terminator connected, the DeltaV
on the DeltaV M-series Profibus DP Interface Card to Profibus DP master must be at one of the ends of the
provide real-time, consistently accurate inputs and segment.
1
outputs. As the network of field devices grows,
maintenance remains constant.
In most cases, the number of DSTs per connected
Profibus DP device will be 1 DST. The DST type counted
Able to mix and match bus technologies to meet will be the most valuable type used to reference a signal
application requirements. The DeltaV system makes for each device. If references are made to more than 16
it easy to configure and activate the devices. For devices signals from a device, additional signal references beyond
not in the library, users can add devices and customize th
the 16 reference will each count as a DST. A motor
signal labeling according to specific plant standards. starter, for example, with 4 to 5 signal references, will
consume 1 DST (typicall an AI or DO DST). A remote I/O
Profibus DP, AS-i bus, DeviceNet, FOUNDATION fieldbus, island will consume 1 DST for the first 16 signal
HART, and traditional I/O can be easily intermixed on an references, and 1 DST for each additional signal reference
th
I/O card basis on the same DeltaV controller. The same beyond the 16 signal reference.
configuration, diagnostic, and operator interface
techniques are used to configure the system. Performance of the Profibus DP segment will be a function
of the number of devices connected and the Baud rate;
Redundant Profibus DP Master. DeltaV provides a typically, an additional 80—100mS latency will be
redundant Profibus DP Master solution with a single port introduced as compared to directly connecting the signal
to support simplex Profibus DP segments and their to a DeltaV Classic I/O channel.
devices. The redundant cards are autosensed to greatly
simplify the task of adding redundancy to the system, and Fully utilize the intelligence of your Profibus DP devices -
are treated as one card in the system engineering and control module and graphical display templates are
diagnostic tools. Should the active master fail, the system included with the DeltaV system for common Profibus DP
automatically switches to the “standby” card without user devices, providing easy integration of diagnostic
intervention. The operator is given clear notification of a information from these devices within the DeltaV system.
switchover at the operator display.

Product Description
The DeltaV Profibus DP card uses standard RS485
cabling with two wires for data transmission. The interface 1
Refer to Zone 2 installation instructions (12P2046) and/or
is based on the master/slave principle. Sixty-four slaves
Class 1 Division 2 installation instructions (12P1293) for
may run on a pair of wires.
details.
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DP Slave vs. DP Master The backup card monitors the health of the active master,
while the controller monitors the health of the redundant
A DP slave is a peripheral device (I/O device, drive, HMI,
pair. When a fault is detected, the system automatically
valve, etc.) that collects input information and sends
switches to the backup master. A hardware alert on the
output information to the master. There are also devices
integrity error for the primary card can be used to notify
that supply only input or only output information.
the operator or maintenance technician of a switchover
event. The backup card is also monitored for integrity
The amount of input and output information depends on flags.
the device type. A maximum of 244 bytes of input
information and 244 bytes of output information is
Events that can cause a switchover include.
permitted per slave.

The DeltaV M-series Profibus DP Interface Card (master)

 Hardware failure within the active card.
cyclically reads the input information from the slaves and
cyclically writes the output information to the slaves. In  Communications failure between the active card and
addition to cyclic user data transmission, Profibus DP the controller.
provides powerful functions for diagnostics and
configuration.  Removal of the active card from the carrier.

The extensive diagnostic functions of Profibus DP enable  Detection of a fault in the field wiring
fast location of faults. The diagnostic messages are
transmitted over the bus and collected at the master. A switchover may also be manually initiated from the
These messages are divided into the following three diagnostics explorer. The health and status of both cards
levels: and their channels are also available in the diagnostics
explorer.
Station-related diagnostics. These messages
concern the general operational status of the whole device The system automatically commissions a new standby
(i.e., over temperature or low voltage). card. In safe areas, failed cards can be replaced under
power. In hazardous areas, appropriate installation
Module-related diagnostics. These messages procedures must be followed.
indicate that a fault is present in a specific I/O range (i.e.,
8-bit output module) of a station. The Standby card is fixed at address 0 and periodically
declares itself on the segment as a Class 2 master to
Channel-related diagnostics. These messages verify connectivity. Other Class 2 masters may conflict
indicate an error at an individual input/output bit (i.e., short with the standby card and are not supported with the
circuit on output 7). redundant Profibus card when not set to a higher address
than 1.
GSD Files
A GSD file is used to identify a Profibus DP device.
(master or slave). It contains data making it possible to
have manufacturer-independent configuration tools.
Typical information in a GSD file is vendor information,
Baud rates supported, timing information, options/features
supported and available I/O signals. A GSD file must be
available for every DP slave. The DeltaV system uses the
information in the GSD file to set up the communications
to the slave device. The GSD can be imported into the
DeltaV system to add the new slave to the library.

Redundant Operation
The active and standby masters are connected to the
segment at the redundant terminal block, supporting a
simplex wiring scheme. Configuration of redundancy is not
required as the DeltaV system automatically recognizes
the redundant pair of cards and assigns device signal tags
(DST) to the channels on the primary card.

Switchover time for redundant master is less than 100 ms,

followed by an output signal check and rescan of the bus
to ensure that the process will be undisturbed.
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System Compatibility

Simplex Profibus DP transmission speeds and cable lengths

Baud rate (Kbit/sec) 9.6 19.2 93.75 187.5 500 1500

Distance/segment 1200m 1200m 1200m 1000m 400m 200m

Redundant Profibus DP transmission speeds and cable lengths

Baud rate (Kbit/sec) 9.6 19.2 93.75 187.5 500 1500

Distance/segment N/A 1200m 1200m 1000m 400m 200m

M-series Profibus DP Interface Specifications

Category Specifications:
Storage Temperature -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
Operating Temperature -40° C to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)

Relative humidity 5 to 95% , non-condensing

ISA-S71.04-1985 Airborne Contaminants Class G3

Airborne contaminants
Conformal coating

Protection rating IP 20

ATEX EEx nA IIC T4

Hazardous area/location*
Class 1, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4

Shock 10 g ½-sine wave for 11 ms

1 mm peak-to-peak from 5 to 16 Hz;

Vibration
0.5 g from 16 to 150 Hz
Terminator Switchable
Number of ports 1

*Refer to Zone 2 installation instructions (12P2046) and/or Class 1 Division 2 installation instructions (12P1293) for information
on installing in hazardous areas.

**Series 2 Plus card complies with NAMUR NE21 per DeltaV Digital Automation System NAMUR NE21 Installation
Instructions 12P2822.
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Ordering Information
Description Model Number
M-series Profibus DP Interface Card VE4022
(includes 1 Interface Card and a simplex Terminal Block)
Redundant M-series Profibus DP Interface Card VE4038
(includes 2 Interface Cards and a redundant Terminal Block)

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