Combined acquisition of fieldbus data
The acquisition of fieldbus data is an important process in industrial automation technology. Data from various devices and sensors is recorded and processed via a fieldbus, such as Profibus or Modbus. It is important that the fieldbus data is recorded accurately and reliably in order to obtain precise information about the status of the system or process. Suitable interfaces and protocols must be used to ensure smooth communication between the devices. Careful configuration of the fieldbus communication and precise logging of the data are also essential. This is the only way to generate valid information that can serve as a basis for controlling and monitoring the system.
In mechanical and plant engineering, sensors, actuators and control systems are usually networked via fieldbuses. On test stands, measurement data must be transferred to higher-level control systems via a fieldbus interface. The ProfiMessage and Expert Vibro devices have two PROFIBUS, one Modbus TCP, one CAN and one Modbus RTU interface. These interfaces can be used to transmit measured or calculated values and alarms recorded by the Delphin devices to control systems via fieldbus. The data exchange is bidirectional. Control commands from the PLC can also be transferred to the Delphin devices. If the Delphin device is used for monitoring, transmission via fieldbus to a controller is particularly useful. The integrated PROFIBUS interface supports the sniffing function.
Application highlights of fieldbus data acquisition
- Combined measurement data acquisition and fieldbus connection
- Redundant PROFIBUS interface (integrated via a GSD file)
- Bi-directional data exchange between measurement data acquisition and control systems
- Modbus TCP, RTU master and slave interfaces, CAN interface
- Time-synchronised acquisition of fieldbus data and conventional measurement data
Practical example of fieldbus data acquisition
Acquisition from high-speed PROFIBUS signals on gas turbines
Regulating gas turbines requires high-speed response times and especially powerful PLC control. Cycle times for PROFIBUS at under 8ms is extremely fast. By using Delphin ProfiMessage devices, conventional analog and digital measurement data in combination with high-speed PROFIBUS signals can be acquired and saved in a single system. This technology is used during start-up procedures and later for servicing. The Message devices have remote connections to a diagnosis centre where measurement data undergoes systematic analysis. These analyses are used to evaluate the efficiency and condition of the gas turbines and can be used to instigate any required action.
Typical areas of application
of the fieldbus data acquisition
- Continuous diagnosis of gas turbines
- Monitoring of vibrations and links to control technology
- Linking of measurement data acquisition to complex control systems
- Test stand automation
Hardware and software for your measurement and testing solution
Flexible, scalable and expandable solution for seamless data acquisition and monitoring
The Loggito device is a compact data logger system designed for the acquisition and recording of measurement data. It has a variety of analog and digital inputs to connect different sensors and signals. The device records the data with high accuracy and stores it on an internal memory or external storage media such as SD cards.
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Data acquisition and analysis
With ProfiSignal Go you can display online data from the Message and Expert hardware in diagram form. Numerous analysis functions, such as zoom, cursor, movable axes, flags, ASCII export and calculation channels, enable fast display of measured values and post-processing.
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Precisely record, autonomously store, automatically transmit and evaluate measured values.
The FPGA-based Expert Logger device is particularly powerful and enables the processing of up to 46 analogue input channels, both at low and high sampling rates. Measured values can be precisely recorded, autonomously stored and automatically transferred to the internet or PC via USB, LAN or WLAN and evaluated.
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Operating and monitoring
ProfiSignal Basic combines the functions of ProfiSignal Go with operating and monitoring elements of process visualisations, e.g. digital and analogue displays, switches, buttons and signal lamps. With Basic, you can create everything from simple visualisation diagrams to complex visualisation systems.
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Modular measuring, monitoring and automation in one device.
The ProfiMessage D device is a state-of-the-art data logger system that has been specially developed for industrial data acquisition and analysis. It offers a wide range of functions such as the recording and storage of measurement data, monitoring of process parameters and alarms in the event of deviations.
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Automate and control
ProfiSignal Klicks supplements ProfiSignal Basic with functions for process automation. Structural diagrams for mapping the process as well as a script language (completely operable with the mouse) enable even the non-informatician to create complex test stand and automation applications with automatic report generation.
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State-of-the-art processor technology and extreme precision for vibration measurement.
The Expert Vibro device is a powerful vibration analysis device that has been specially developed for monitoring and analyzing machine and system conditions. It enables vibration data to be recorded and evaluated in order to detect potential problems or signs of wear at an early stage.
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Fast project planning and analysis of measurement data
With ProfiSignal 20 Go you can visualise your measurement data in just a few steps, both online and offline, in various diagram types, monitor, analyse, archive as a measurement file or export directly in the appropriate file format.
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Intelligent data recorder for synchronous recording of transient and periodic events.
The Expert Transient device enables the recording and evaluation of transient signals over a certain period of time and provides important information for the optimization of processes and systems. The device is characterized by its high accuracy, fast sampling rate and simple operation.
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Visualisation and operation
With ProfiSignal 20 Basic you can create individual diagrams using a wide range of operating and monitoring elements. Both continuous processes (e.g. production data acquisition) and discontinuous measurement tasks (e.g. test measurements) can be visualised, operated and monitored without any programming effort. You can create the operating and monitoring diagrams by assembling and configuring the prefabricated elements.
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Modular system for use as a measuring, control and monitoring device.
The ProfiMessage devices are a modular, expandable and easy-to-use system for measurement data acquisition, monitoring and automation of machines, systems or test benches. ProfiMessage can be used wherever measured values need to be recorded quickly, precisely and electrically isolated, as well as intelligently pre-processed or monitored.
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Central measurement data management
The Delphin Data Center is the solution used for the worldwide measurement networking and control of plants, machines and test stands.
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PC-supported data acquisition and test stand
The Expert Key device is a measuring and control device that can be used in various applications. It enables the acquisition and evaluation of measurement data as well as the control of processes. The device has various interfaces and can be connected to a wide range of sensors and actuators. It is often used in automation technology, mechanical engineering and research.
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Compact and flexible measurement data laboratory with precision measurement technology.
The LoggitoLab device is ideal for use in laboratory environments, research projects, quality control and other applications where precise data acquisition and analysis is required. It offers a reliable and user-friendly solution for monitoring and recording measurement data.
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Test stand for measurements with potential using an internal data memory.
The LogMessage device is a powerful data logger system designed for the reliable acquisition and recording of measurement data. It offers a variety of analog and digital inputs to connect different sensors and signals. The device records the data with high accuracy and saves it to an internal memory or external storage media.
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