THORSIS TECHNOLOGIES BOOSTED SAFE isPro USBx12 Profibus USB Interface with Converter
Product Information
Specifications
- Device Type: isPro USBx12, isPro USBv4
- Order Numbers: 10300-0401, 10300-0402
- Standards Used: EN 61326-1:2013
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
according to EC Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility) of 26 February 2014.
We hereby declare, that the devices indicated below in there design and construction, are in conformity with the essential safety and health requirements of the EC Directive 2014/30/EU.
CH ANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY THORSIS TECHNOLOGIES VOID THE VALIDITY OF THE DECLARATION.
STANDARDS USED: EN 61326-1:2013
| Device type Order number |
| isPro USBx12 10300-0401 |
| isPro USBv4 10300-0402 |
Manufacturer
Thorsis Technologies GmbH Oststr. 18
39114 Magdeburg Germany
UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Thorsis Technologies GmbH declares as manufacturer under sole responsibility, that the products down in the list complies with the requirements of following UK legislation:
- S.I. 2019/1246 The Product Safety, Metrology and Mutual Recognition Agreement (Amendment)(EU Exit) regulations 2019
- S.I. 2020/852 The Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment)(EU Exit) regulations 2020
- S.I. 2016/1091 The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
- S.I. 2012/3032 The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
| Device type Order number |
| isPro USBx12 10300-0401 |
| isPro USBv4 10300-0402 |
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY THORSIS TECHNOLOGIES VOID THE VALIDITY OF THE DECLARATION.
STANDARDS USED: EN 61326-1:2013
CERTIFICATION: NONE
Manufacturer
Thorsis Technologies GmbH Oststr. 18
39114 Magdeburg Germany
isPro USBx12
Desktop PCs as well as notebook devices without PROFIBUS inter-faces can be connected to PROFIBUS stations within seconds. Oper-ational areas are mobile set up and configuration of field devices. The device is USB bus powered and it is not dependent on external power connections.
- The interface supports the Master functionality of the PROFIBUS Stan-dard DP (class 1 and 2), DP/V1 (class 2) with a high transmission rate of up to 12 Mbit/s.
- The device can be integrated easily into own applications with the uniform API-DLL. or combined with components for the automation standards FDT and OPC.
Technical details
| Interface | isPro USBx12 |
| Controller | MC 68302, ASPC2 |
| RAM | 16 kByte dual ported |
| Connector | 1 RS-485 |
| Fieldbus protocols | PROFIBUS DP-(class 1+ 2) und DP-V1- Master (class 2), DP-Slave, FMS-Master |
| Transmission rate | 9,6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s |
| Temperature range | 0° C … 60° C |
| Dimensions | 105 x 54 x 30 mm |
| Driver software | Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 |
| Available software | isPro CommDTM (FDT), isPro MultiServer (OPC) |
Delivery content
PROFIBUS-USB-interface „isPro USBx12“, driver-, configuration- and test-software as well as documentation in German and English on USB stick.
Extra: A wall mount for the USB adapter is available on request.
isPro USBv4
- The isPro USBv4 is the successor of isPro USBx12.
- It is compatible with the isPro USBx12.
- The isPro USBv4 is optionally available with an isFF/PA MAU media access converter, with which it can be connected to a PROFIBUS PA network.
Technical details
| Interface | isPro USBv4 |
| Controller | Motorola Coldfire |
| Flash | 256 kByte |
| RAM | 256 kByte |
| Connector | 1 RS-485 |
| Fieldbus protocols | PROFIBUS DP-(Kl. 1+ 2) und DP-V1- Master (Kl. 2), DP-Slave, FMS-Master, PROFIBUS PA (optionally) |
| Transmission rate | 9,6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s (DP), 31,25 kbit/s (PA) |
| Fieldbus supply | 22 … 24 V, max. 15 mA |
| Temperature range | 0° C … 60° C |
| Dimensions basic device | 105 x 54 x 30 mm |
| Dimensions media access converter) | 36 x 35 x 16 mm |
| Driver software | Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 |
| Available software | isPro CommDTM (FDT), isPro MultiServer (OPC) |
Delivery content
PROFIBUS-USB-interface „isPro USBv4“, driver-, configuration- and test-software as well as documentation in German and English on USB stick.
- Optional: media access converter
- Extra: A wall mount for the USB adapter is available on request.
Installation and commissioning
Installation of the driver software
- The driver software must be installed before connecting the device.
- Otherwise, the operating system can not find the interface to the associated driver.
- The driver software delivered with our PROFIBUS interfaces permits the access to the PROFIBUS-Firmware under the operating systems Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 (32- und 64-Bit). The interface between application and PROFIBUS firmware comes in the shape of a Dynamic Link Library (DLL). The supported operating systems are detected automatically by the driver DLL.
- The configuration of the interface can be done with the configuration software isPro Configurator which is installed into the Thorsis directory of the Start Menu.
Installation process
- Login as administrator.
- Connect the USB stick.
- The setup starts with an autoroutine; proceed according to the instructions displayed on the screen. Should Autorun be disabled on your machine, run the setup.exe on the USB stick.
- The installation is done in the standard program directory of the target machine under: C:\Program Files\Thorsis\isPro Multidriver\
Installation of the hardware
- The Interface can be connected to the PROFIBUS network with its D-Sub connector directly. With the USB cable the interface can be connected with the PC/notebook.
- The device has two LEDs. The right, green LED indicates the presence of the operating voltage. It switches on with the beginning of the initialization.
While initializing or resetting the left LED flashes in red colour. After the end of the initialization/reset process it should darken again. A still flashing red LED indicates the occurrence of an error during start-up/reset. The color yellow shows the correct operating status und signalizes that the interface holds the token.
Connection to PROFIBUS DP
Connection to PROFIBUS DP with isPro USBx12 or isPro USBv4.
Connection to PROFIBUS PA
Connection to PROFIBUS PA with optional media converter only supported by isPro USBv4.
Connection to an existing PA bus
The adapter enables you to connect to an existing PA-Network via the signal lines PA+ and PA–.
Connection of a single field device
If you want to connect a single PROFIBUS PA Field device to the isPro USBv4 interface, the adapter for the bus offers another pin to supply the field device. For this purpose, the Signal line PA+ has to be connected to the voltage output.
Configuration and Commissioning
- To ease the task of hardware configuration the configuration software isPro Configurator is provided. It is installed in the Start Menu. This simple dialog based program allows the easy addition and removal of the isPro interfaces. It also checks the available resources of the system.
- Each device is assigned to a certain number which enables the software to address the device. Empty devices can be included in order to allow gaps in the enumeration of devices.
- While the configuration software is running the device drivers of the hardware are stopped. All applications requiring access to the devices should be terminated before the start of the configura-tion software.
- After the termination of the configuration software the device drivers are started again. The new parameters are available at once for all PCI and USB interfaces.
Add a device
- Please press the button “Add”, choose the device type you would like to add. Press OK, then make your settings.
- The USB interface possesses a serial number for clear identifica-tion. The number is located on the bottom of the case and stored internally. The configuration software offers the possibility to search automatically for all attached devices and to detect their serial numbers.
- Finish your settings by clicking OK.
- When adding a PCI board the configuration software searches for available resources and assigns them automatically to the new device. Marking the device allows the manual change of any parameter.
Add an Empty Slot
The empty device does not contain any resources. It serves as a substitute for device numbers not assigned. Using this devices enables a free enumeration of devices by inserting empty devices between the real ones.
Removal of a device
Mark the device you wish to remove and press the button “Remove”. You can then remove the device from the USB port.
isPro Init Test
- The driver software contains the program isPro Init Test to check the correct operation and installation of the driver software of the isPro interface.
- The device and its hardware parameter, respectively its serial-number, has to be added to the configuration program isPro Con-figurator (see chapter „3.3 Configuration and Commissioning“ on page 14) before starting the program.
- The program isPro Init Test initializes the PROFIBUS interface.
- It shows possible occurred error codes .
Note: The program isPro Init Test always initializes Device 0, means the first to the configuration program added device.
isPlorer
- The included demo program isPlorer enables the client to take first measures with the software. The program checks the operation of the PROFIBUS interface and the correct installation of the driver software.
- Before starting the program, the device has to be added to the configuration program isPro Configurator (see chapter „3.3 Con-figuration and Commissioning“ on page 14). After starting the isPlorer the device appears left in a tree view together with its PROFIBUS interfaces.
- By choosing initialize… in the context menu, the device will be initialized. After initializing the program isPlorer searches for PROFIBUS slaves which appear in the right window. The detail view shows further information e.g. the PNO-ID of connected slaves. Here, the station address of a slave can be changed, as far as the slave supports the changing of the address.
- If the connected slave is a PROFIBUS PA-Slave conforming to PROFIBUS PA-Profile 3.0, a double click on the slave or with the context menu, the PA-slave blocks can be displayed.
- The parameter of the physical block can be edited in the dialogue field.
Document History
Version Date Description
- 1.0 02.28.2020 initial version
- 1.1 02.09.2022 content update
- 1.2 04.17.2023 added UK Conformity Assessed marking
Thorsis Technologies GmbH
- Oststr. 18
- 39114 Magdeburg Germany
- TEL +49 391 544 563-1000
- FAX +49 391 544 563-9099
- info@thorsis.com
- www.thorsis.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the isPro USBx12 be used with Windows 11?
A: Yes, the isPro USBx12 driver software is compatible with Windows 11.
Documents / Resources
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THORSIS TECHNOLOGIES BOOSTED SAFE isPro USBx12 Profibus USB Interface with Converter [pdf] Instruction Manual 10300-0401, 10300-0402, BOOSTED SAFE isPro USBx12 Profibus USB Interface with Converter, BOOSTED SAFE isPro USBx12, Profibus USB Interface with Converter, Interface with Converter |
