Depending on the analog value type to be processed. integer or real, mode 8, 9 or B has to be set on the ibaBM-DP device for bidirectional operation. The notes for configuration of outputs in ibaPDA (from step 4) apply also, if the modes 5, 6 or 7 are used to transfer data from ibaPDA to a master.

For further information, please see chapter Settings.

  1. Configure an applicable GSD file in the PROFIBUS configuration of the master.

  2. Add a module "ibaBM-DP-64" to the link of the corresponding ibaFOB card in ibaPDA I/O Manager.



  3. Set the “DP-64 slave mode” in the General tab.

    Device mode

    DP-64 slave mode (ibaPDA I/O Manager)

    8

    0 (2 x 32 integer)

    9

    1 (2 x 32 float)

    B

    3 (2 x 28 float)

  4. Add an "FOB alarm" module to the corresponding output link in the Outputs area of the I/O Manager.



  5. In the General tab of this module, set the "Link mode" to the correct data format "Integer" or "Real".

    Device mode

    Link mode

    8

    Integer

    9

    Real

    B

    Real



  6. Enter the data to be written in the Analog and Digital tables.