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PROFIBUS Redundancy Link Module RLM01

Release Notes
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PROFIBUS Redundancy Link Module RLM01

Release Notes
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Section 1 - Release Notes

Introduction .......................................................................................................................7
How to Use This Document ..............................................................................................7
Version Designation...........................................................................................................8
Compatibility / Restrictions...............................................................................................9
Related Documentation ...................................................................................................10
Known Problems and Work Arounds .............................................................................10
Product Support ...............................................................................................................10

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 Section 1 Release Notes

Introduction
This document represents the release notes for the PROFIBUS Redundancy Link
Module RLM01 and the belonging documentation.

How to Use This Document

This document provides information not contained in the ordinary manuals, sales
information, or other types of product information.
The document describes known software or documentation problems and errors that
were discovered at too late a date to be included in the current user instructions.

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Version Designation Section 1 Release Notes

Version Designation
PROFIBUS Redundancy Link Module RLM01 hardware and firmware in the
current release as listed in Table 1:

Table 1. Version Designation

Released Hardware Version Changes

HW 01.00 First release
HW 01.01 New Firmware released.
• Support of short line lenght
HW 02.00 Change in internal hardware components.
• PCB adapted for GL certification
HW 02.01 Change in internal hardware components.
• Resistor adaption on PCB
HW 02.02 New Firmware released.
• Improved redundancy swith-over function
HW 02.03 Change in internal hardware components.
• Plug adaption on PCB
HW 02.04 Change in internal hardware components.
• Resistor adaption on PCB
HW 02.05 New Firmware released.
• Improved short circuit detection

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Section 1 Release Notes Compatibility / Restrictions

Compatibility / Restrictions
In accordance with the UL/CSA requirements an external protection (e.g. fuse) is
prescribed. The fuse rating can amounted to 1.6A to 10A (characteristic: medium
slow-acting or slow-acting). Protection of groups of several devices with a common
fuse is admissible (several RLM01 or RLM01 together with other devices).
When selecting a mounting location, make certain that the limit values for ambient
conditions specified in the technical data are observed and the module can discharge
heat without any obstruction.
In accordance with the PROFIBUS installation guideline the shielding of the bus
cables are preferably connected at the start and at the end with earth potential. Place
the module on a low-resistance and low-inductance earthed DIN mounting rail.
RLM01 is certified for applications on ships and maritime systems by the
Germanischer Lloyd (GL). To meet the increased requirements regarding EMC and
overvoltage, RLM01 must have one or two "24 VDC power supply filters (surge)"
depending on the supply (single / redundant). The supply of several RLM01 behind
one filter is not admissible. The max. length of the lines between filter and RLM01
must not exceed 1 m.
The PROFIBUS line lenght between the RLM01 and the device next to the RLM01
(PROFIBUS master or slave) must not exceed the following distance:

Table 2. Line Lenght Restrictions

Connection Line Lenght

PROFIBUS Master <-> Plug M (RLM01) < 50 m
Plug M (RLM01) <-> PROFIBUS Slave < 50 m
Plug A/B (RLM01) <-> Plug A/B (RLM01) according PROFIBUS specification

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Related Documentation Section 1 Release Notes

Related Documentation
Table 3 contains a list of relevant documentation. The placeholder “xx” in the
document number describes the current documentation revision available for
download from ABB Solutionsbank (http://solutionsbank.abb.com)

Table 3. User Documentation

Title Document Number

User Instructions RLM01 (English, German) 3BDD011600Rxx01
Product Guide RLM01 (English) 3BDD011777Rxx01
Data Sheet (English) 3BDD011641Rxx01
Data Sheet (German) 3BDD011641Rxx03

Known Problems and Work Arounds

not applicable

Product Support
Contact ABB technical support for assistance in problem reporting.

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