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Reliable optical data transmission in PROFIBUS networks

The Anybus ComBricks is the first PROFIBUS-based automation system that unites repeaters and permanent monitoring in a web browser. With an evolving industry using more mixed architecture networks, users are able to integrate ComBricks into their PROFINET network via Osiris, allowing them to monitor everything from one single cross-platform.

The ComBricks Fibre Optic Ring module for multi-mode technology (ComBricks FO Ring MM) ensures reliable optical data transmission in PROFIBUS networks. This multifunctional module is specifically designed to create optical redundant ring topologies with multimode fibre optics. It allows long cable distances of up to 5 km and galvanic isolation between devices and segments. The ComBricks FO Ring MM module is especially suitable for applications in heavy EMC environments such as oil & gas, waste treatment and cranes.

The ComBricks FO Ring MM module contains diagnostic LEDs which indicates the detection of a low level on the optics. Just like any other communication module, the channels are connected directly to the ProfiTrace OE core in the Head Station. An advanced email functionality will alert you when faults like low-level or broken rings arise. Because busmonitor data is directly available in the web server, it allows technicians to optimally maintain a PROFIBUS installation.

ComBricks FO Ring MM can be placed side by side with repeater modules allowing spur line diagnostics. It can also easily be used as a fully dedicated fibre optic module mixed with copper segments. The advanced 12 Mbps core of the fibre optic module can be cascaded unlimitedly with other fibre modules.

Product Information

Distinctive features

• Suitable for up to 5 km multimode cable. 
• Long cable distances 
• Galvanic isolation between devices and segments 
• Suitable for point-to-point, star, bus, & ring topologies.
• EKS, Compatible with our ProfiHub F.optic modules

Figure 1 – Ring structure with multi-mode fibre optics

 

Figure 2 – Point-to-point in a hub topology with multi-mode fibre optics

Dimensions

L x W x H: 146 x 25 x 101 mm (including backplane)
Weight: 121 g (excluding plug-able fibre optic connector and packing material)
Mounting DIN-rail type 35mm × 7,5mm (EN 50022, BS 5584, DIN 46277-3)

Ambient conditions

Operating temperature range

0° to +60° Celsius (for mounting position see manual)

32° to +140° Fahrenheit

Isolation class IP 20 (IEC/EN 60529, DIN 40050)

Backplane

PROFIBUS networks 4 (set by dipswitches or web server)
Modules  Max. 10 (positioned in the first 10 slots)
Power supply  Provided through the backplane
Typical backplane current at 5.75 VDC 400 mA (at 5.72 VDC)
Max. backplane current at 5.75 VDC 600 mA (at 5.72 VDC) At this current consumption the module is switched OFF from backplane. Occurs when module is faulty, e.g. internal short circuit.
Compatible backplane units

101-200011, 101-200022, 101-200023, 101-200024,

101-200027

Head Station firmware 1.288 and higher

Protocol specifications

Supported Protocols DP-V0, DP- V1, DP-V2, FDL, MPI, FMS, PROFIsafe, PROFIdrive and any other FDL-based protocol
Address No bus address required
Transmission speed 9.6 kbps … 12 Mbps (including 45.45 kbps)
Transmission speed detection time Auto detect (< 10 s detection and 50 s baudrate switchover time)
Total delay ring structure

TSLOT  ≥  MaxTSDR + ((FOlength

FOlength      =    Total length of fibre optic cable in the ring in km

FOdelay           =    Delay of fibre optic cable per km in bit times (see table)

NFO-modules =    Number of fibre optic modules in the ring

Ndelay          =    Delay of one fibre optic module (see table)

The delay time is multiplied by 2 for a request and response message.

Baudrate MaxTSDR
[Tbit]
FOdelay
[Tbit/km]
Ndelay
[Tbit]
12 Mbps 800 60 47
6 Mbps 450 30 25
3 Mbps 250 15 14.5
1.5 Mbps 150 7.5 9
500 kbps 100 2.5 5
187.5 kbps 60 0.94 4.5
93.75 kbps 60 0.47 4.5
45.45 kbps 400 0.23 4.5
19.2 kbps 60 0.1 4
9.6 kbps 60 0.05 4

Note

FOdelay = (FOcable_length  / FOcable latency ) / Bittime

example FOdelay, 1km, 1.5Mbps:

(1000 m / 200 µsec/m) / 0.666 µsec = 7.5 Tbit/km

Example 1:  1.5 Mbps, 5 km FO cable (total ring length), 6 FO ring modules

TSLOT  ≥  MaxTSDR + ((FOlength x FOdelay) + (NFO-modules x Ndelay)) x 2

TSLOT  ≥ 150 + ((5 x 7.5) + (6 x 9)) x 2 ≥ 333 bit times

Example 2:  6 Mbps, 25 km FO cable (total ring length), 10 FO ring modules

TSLOT  ≥  MaxTSDR + ((FOlength x FOdelay) + (NFO-modules x Ndelay)) x 2

TSLOT  ≥ 450 + ((25 x 30) + (10 x 25)) x 2 ≥ 2450 bit times

Jitter per message frame

0.0625 Tbit at 9.6 Kbps – 3 Mbps

0.125 Tbit at 6 Mbps

0.25 Tbit at 12 Mbps

Deviation 2 Tbit times for received messages is allowed and is corrected to nominal speed when transmitted (over the complete message)

Fibre optic specifications

Fiber Optic wavelength Multimode 1310 nm
Cable type

Multimode Fiber G62.5 / 125 µm (OM1 compatible)

Multimode Fiber G50 / 125 µm (OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5 compatible)

Cable length Max. 5 km (baudrate independent)
Optical budget 13dB
Optical Loss 2dB per km
Connectors 4 x ST/BFOC (2 channels)
Topologies Ring, point-to-point (direct, hub, split, star)
Cascading depth

No limit, only bus parameter limitation of the master

Dipswitches

LEDs

OFF Blinking ON
RDY The module has NOT been powered/initialised yet. Head Station is initialising or updating the module. The module has been initialised and is operational
RX1 / RX2 NO signal or NO valid telegrams detected on this channel, or the channel is off. 1 or more devices are communicating on this channel. A fibre optic cable is connected and the link is established correctly
LV1 / LV2 The signal quality is good, or the channel is off. Not possible Low signal, received messages can still be decoded
ER1 / ER2 No errors or the channel is off. Not possible No baudrate detected or no connection/signal

Standard and approvals

CE

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, class B Digital Device

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

FCC 47 CFR 15, Unintentional Radiator, class B Digital Device.
UL

Report reference: E468970

Standards for safety: UL 508 – Industrial Control Equipment CSA C22.2 No. 142-M1987 – Industrial Control Equipment

Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, Class 1 (I) except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007

Order Codes   101-201530
Included Components Anybus ComBricks, backplane socket
Warranty  1 year

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