Knowledge Base Profinet Driver Vim2 v100

PROFINET Driver for VIM2 v1.0.
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KNOWLEDGE BASE / RELEASE NOTES
PROFINET Driver for

VIM2 v1.0.0 Release Notes
By Nobin William
PRODUCT: DELTAV VIRTUAL IO MODULE - VIM2
DESCRIPTION
These notes are for the first release of the PROFINET VIM2(Virtual I/O
Module) firmware v1.0.0. This firmware conforms to v2.2 of the PROFINET
protocol standard.
Functionally, the VIM2 is implemented as a PROFINET I/O Controller, and

behaves as a gateway between DeltaV and plant floor devices residing in a
PROFINET network. Specifically, real-time (RT) data exchange between the
VIM2 and other I/O controllers (PLC, etc.) and I/O devices (field devices) is
implemented. Isochronous real-time (IRT) communication is not supported.
Field device communications comprise I/O data, alarms and diagnostics.
Other aspects of field data, e.g., data records and logbook information, are not
supported. Alarm and diagnostic information is reported to PC based VIMNet
Explorer tools. Only I/O data and corresponding status are reported to DeltaV.
DeltaV I/O space comprises a maximum of 4 PROFIBUSI/O cards in slots 57-60

or 61-64. PROFINET device I/O data and status are mapped into PROFIBUS
devices and signals.
When mapping to DeltaV PROFIBUSI/O cards, a maximum of 256 devices may

be configured per card. Each PROFIBUS device has a maximum of 1020 signals
of various data types, with a maximum of 10,000 signals per VIM2.Data from
PROFINET field devices are mapped to PROFIBUS device signals. A maximum
of 128 PROFINET devices may be configured per VIM2.
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Note that the 256 device maximum under PROFIBUS emulation, and 128
PROFINET device maximum for field devices are configuration limits. As a
practical implementation, network performance and data throughput must
dictate the number of devices connected per VIM2.
This driver functions in Simplex mode only. For enhanced field device
reliability and availability, simplex VIM2's may be deployed with an external
switch which handles media redundancy network (ring) topology (via MRP).
The external switch is expected to be the ring master.
The following diagram shows the DeltaV network architecture and the role of
the PROFINET VIM2 Network Gateway:
The DeltaV system with S-series VIM2 and PROFINET I/O integration (simplex VIM2 and DeltaV
controller shown)
RELEASE COMPONENTS:
IOD-4117 PROFINET Driver v1.0.0
VIMNet Explorer v9.4.0.34 or later
WHAT'S IN THIS DOCUMENT?
1. Field Communication Brief discussion of supported PROFINET messaging
Steps required to configure a VIM2 with PROFINET

2. VIM2 Configuration
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Adding a connection to be used under a PROFIBUS

3. Add PROFINET Connection
card
4. Add Network Devices and

Adding field network devices and connections
Connections
Exporting the configuration as FHX file for import

5. Generating DeltaV FHX File
into DeltaV
6. Flash Procedure Describes the steps to flash the firmware into a VIM2
1. Field Communication
The VIM2PROFINET Driver is implemented as an I/O Controller providing

communications with field devices using 100 Mbps, Full Duplex, switched
Ethernet. The following table describes aspects of communication:
Cyclic Data
Supported Real-time I/O data and status
Exchange
Acyclic Data
Supported Configuration and diagnostic data
Exchange
Alarm information is reported to the PC based VIMNet

Alarms Supported
Explorer tools
Context
Supported Connection processing
Management
PROFINET I/O field devices are addressed using MAC addresses and IP
addresses. I/O device address resolution is based on a symbolic name of the
device, to which a unique MAC address is assigned. To perform this function,
you must use a Siemens application called . This free software can be
downloaded from the Siemens website using the following link:
http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/automation/en/industria...
(http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/automation/en/industrial-
communications/profinet/productportfolio/proneta/pages/proneta.aspx)
After assigning the device names and corresponding IP addresses, the VIMNet
Explorer is used to load and configure all information required for data
exchange. This information is contained in a GSDML file supplied by the I/O
device manufacturer. The resulting configuration is saved in the VIMNet
Explorer VIO file, and also uploaded into the VIM2 where it is saved in non-
volatile RAM.
Following configuration upload, the VIM2 reboots. Based on the uploaded

configuration which contains device names and associated MAC addresses,
the VIM2 can recognize the configured field devices and assign them the
specified IP addresses using the DCP protocol (Discovery and Configuration
Protocol) integrated in PROFINET. Following address resolution, device

parameters are transmitted to the I/O Devices. This completes the startup
process and productive I/O data traffic is initiated.
PROFINET uses a scalable real-time (RT) concept solution for data exchange
which is implemented with standard network components, such as switches
and standard Ethernet controllers. RT communication takes place without
TCP/IP information. It is based on cyclical data exchange using a
provider/consumer model. The communication mechanisms use layer 2 of the
ISO/OSI model. A special Ethertype (0x8892) and VLAN tag according to IEEE
802.1Q (prioritization of data frames) are used for optimized processing of RT
PROFINET frames.
Cyclic data frames communicated with each device are based on two user
configured parameters:
This is the smallest unit of the schedule. Each IO Device is

assigned a phase in the scan schedule during configuration.
The distribution is handled automatically by VIMNet
Phase Calculated Explorer and the VIM. The I/O Devices are distributed evenly
over the available phases. This helps reduce jitter and latency
between I/O messages of the same I/O Device. The length of
time of a phase is calculated from the Send Clock Factor.
The Send Clock Factor is the base time unit for the scan
schedule. The value can be between 1 and 128. The value
defines the amount of time for a phase in the schedule. The
Send Clock Factor is the number of 31.25 microseconds
Send Clock increments that constitute a phase. Each I/O Device
User
Time configured in VIMNet Explorer can have its own Send Clock
configurable
(uSec) Factor.The send clock factors supported by a given I/O Device
are listed in its GSDML configuration file. The PROFINET
specification requires that all devices support a send clock
factor of 32 (1000 microseconds). All other send clock factors
are optional.
The Reduction Ratio indicates how frequently the cyclic I/O

messages should be exchanged. A reduction ratio of 1
indicates that I/O messages will be exchanged on every phase
Reduction User in the schedule. A reduction ratio of 16 indicates that I/O
Factor configurable messages will be exchanged every 16 phases. Each I/O Device
configured in VIMNet Explorer can have its own reduction
ratio. The reduction ratios supported by a given I/O Device
are listed in its GSDML configuration file.
For additional details, please see the VIMNet Explorer online help.
2. VIM2 Configuration
The VIMNet Explorer is used to configure the VIM2 and the PROFINET driver.
Launch the Explorer to see the following top level interface:
VIMNet Explorer
Click the Physical Network to select the NIC on your computer as shown. The
Explorer will access the VIM network via this NIC.
Network Settings
Click the Decommissioned VIMs to see the list of available, decommissioned

VIM's in the LAN.
Decommissioned VIMs
Right Click I/O Net to create a Controller as follows:
New Controller
Right Click the Controller and select New IO VIM. Specify the VIM properties
as follows:
VIM Properties
Specify the driver type as PROFINET, emulated DeltaV I/O card range, VIM IP
address and sub-net mask. By default, the VIM will emulate 4 PROFIBUS
cards. If the VIM will emulate M-Series I/O cards, the M-Series IO checkbox
should be checked.
Click OK to create the VIM placeholder. The Explorer will show this as follows:
VIMNet Explorer
Right Click the VIM placeholder and select Commission. Then select a
decommissioned VIM from the list as follows:
Commission VIM
Click OK to complete the commissioning process. The Explorer will show the
result as follows:
VIMNet Explorer
With the VIM commissioned, we can now configure the field devices and
connections. Connection definitions are stored in VIMNet Explorer libraries,
with connection instances added to the I/O Net tree.
3. Add PROFINET Connection
To add a new PROFINET connection definition, select Add Connection

Definition from the PROFINET definition library branch of the I/O tree. You
will be prompted to select the I/O Device GSDML file.
Select I/O Device File
Select the device GSDML file and click Open. The file will be parsed and the
device configuration details will be displayed in a dialog as follows:
GSDML Edit
Specify Definition name or leave it blank. If blank, the VIMNet Explorer will
fill in a default name for the connection. Drag and drop the configuration
modules from the Available list box to the Selected list box. Complete other
configuration parameters, as required. For more details, please see the VIMNet
Explorer online help.
Click the OK button to complete the device definition.
The detail display of the library definition shows details of the definition,
including the prototypes of the signal names and the buffer locations.
Definition Details
4. Add Network Devices and Connections
Select Add Connection from the mapped I/O Card - Port in the IO tree.
Add Connection
The displayed dialog will prompt you to add a new device or a new connection.
No Available Connections
Click Add Device to add a new device under this Port, or click Add CR to add a
new connection. Click Add Device, then click OK.
PROFINET Device Definition
Select the VIMNet Explorer device number for this device. Then specify the
symbolic field device name which was assigned using . Specify all
other required parameters, then click OK.
The following dialog will be displayed to assign a connection to this device. A

list of available connection definitions shows connections which exist in the
library. Select one and click OK.
PROFINET Connection
Specified IP Addresses
The above dialog shows the added device with user specified IP addresses.
You can see the mapped device with all signals, DeltaV tags, and field IO definitions
for the connection.
Mapped Devices
5. Generating VIM Configuration as FHX File
An FHX file containing the I/O definitions may be generated for import into
DeltaV as follows. Various DeltaV versions up to v12.3 are supported. This FHX
export functionality and subsequent import into DeltaV shortens the
development cycle and eliminates reconfiguration of VIM IO cards in the
DeltaV Explorer.
Export FHX File
6. Flash Procedure
The PROFINET Driver v1.0 release requires a two step flash procedure as
follows:
1. Flash the VIM2 (with any existing firmware) to Simulation firmware using
the file:
2. Flash the VIM2 a second time using the file:
WHO SHOULD UPGRADE?
Required for all PROFINET users.
Please contact us for any questions about these release notes at:
+1.636.728.2000
email: support@mynah.com (mailto:support@mynah.com)
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KNOWLEDGE BASE / RELEASE NOTES

PROFINET Driver for

PRODUCT: DELTAV VIRTUAL IO MODULE - VIM2

Functionally, the VIM2 is implemented as a PROFINET I/O Controller, and

DeltaV I/O space comprises a maximum of 4 PROFIBUSI/O cards in slots 57-60

When mapping to DeltaV PROFIBUSI/O cards, a maximum of 256 devices may

IOD-4117 PROFINET Driver v1.0.0

VIMNet Explorer v9.4.0.34 or later

WHAT'S IN THIS DOCUMENT?

1. Field Communication Brief discussion of supported PROFINET messaging

Steps required to configure a VIM2 with PROFINET

Adding a connection to be used under a PROFIBUS

4. Add Network Devices and

Exporting the configuration as FHX file for import

The VIM2PROFINET Driver is implemented as an I/O Controller providing

Alarm information is reported to the PC based VIMNet

Following configuration upload, the VIM2 reboots. Based on the uploaded

Protocol) integrated in PROFINET. Following address resolution, device

This is the smallest unit of the schedule. Each IO Device is

The Reduction Ratio indicates how frequently the cyclic I/O

Click the Decommissioned VIMs to see the list of available, decommissioned

Right Click I/O Net to create a Controller as follows:

3. Add PROFINET Connection

To add a new PROFINET connection definition, select Add Connection

Select I/O Device File

Click the OK button to complete the device definition.

4. Add Network Devices and Connections

PROFINET Device Definition

The following dialog will be displayed to assign a connection to this device. A

5. Generating VIM Configuration as FHX File

Export FHX File

2. Flash the VIM2 a second time using the file:

WHO SHOULD UPGRADE?

Required for all PROFINET users.

© MYNAH Technologies 2012 - 2018. All rights reserved.

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