Bus Coupler
A single bus coupler is always present in the TeSys island as the fieldbus communication interface, and to control all other modules of the TeSys island . The bus coupler reference number is selected based on the required fieldbus protocol shown in the following table:
Bus Couplers
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Fieldbus Protocol |
Reference |
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EtherNet/IP |
TPRBCEIP |
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Modbus TCP |
TPRBCEIP |
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PROFINET |
TPRBCPFN |
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PROFIBUS-DP |
TPRBCPFB |
The following are the main functions of the bus coupler:
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Communicating with the PLC
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Managing the TeSys avatars and their associated modules
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Collecting operational status and diagnostic data from the TeSys island modules
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Communicating with configuration, operation and maintenance digital tools
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Supplying the modules with control power
The bus coupler is connected:
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Upstream to the fieldbus
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Downstream to the TeSys island modules with the daisy-chain flat cable
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Upstream to the control power supply
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Optionally, upstream through its service port, to a software tool (EcoStruxure™ Machine Expert programming tool or SoMove™ software)
The bus coupler service port and dual port Ethernet switch on the TPRBCEIP and TPRBCPFN are located on the same network. On the TPRBCPFN bus coupler, the service port is for temporary use during commissioning and troubleshooting only.
The bus coupler is equipped with a micro SD card slot, to allow upload and backup functions on a micro SD card.
For the position of the bus coupler on the TeSys island , refer to TeSys™ island Overview.
Bus Coupler Features – TPRBCEIP
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Terminal or Service port: 1 x RJ45 |
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Slot for micro SD card |
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Dual port Ethernet switch: 2 x RJ45 |
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Name tag |
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24 Vdc control power supply connector with spring terminals |
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QR code |
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LED status indicators |
Bus Coupler Features – TPRBCPFN
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Terminal or Service port: 1 x RJ45 |
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Slot for micro SD card |
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Dual port Ethernet switch: 2 x RJ45 |
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Name tag |
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24 Vdc control power supply connector with spring terminals |
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QR code |
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LED status indicators |
Bus Coupler Features – TPRBCPFB
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Terminal or Service port: 1 x RJ45 |
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LED status indicators |
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MAC Address |
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Slot for micro SD card |
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PROFIBUS-DP fieldbus port |
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Name tag |
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24 Vdc control power supply connector with spring terminals |
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QR code |