DF PROFI II - FAQ

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DF PROFI II

Can I achieve master redundancy with 2 DF Profi II cards?

Yes, there is the possibility to switch a relay on the board to physically disconnect or connect the board from the bus.

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https://www.kunbus.com/pc-cards-profibus-df-profi-ii.html

More information in “DF PROFI II Windows – Getting Started”

What is the latest driver version for LabView and how do I get the driver?

• The latest LabVIEW driver for Win10 64bit is version 3.0.0.

• A download will be provided if you can prove with an invoice that you have purchased the LabVIEW driver.

• The various manuals can be found under Dowloads

  • https://www.kunbus.com/pc-cards-profibus-df-profi-ii.html

I need the source code for the driver for my application. Is it possible?

No we do not publish the source code of the drivers.

The DF PROFI II card is in AUTO_SLAVE_MODE, which means that no master configuration can be loaded via Configurator III. How do I deactivate the AUTO_SLAVE_MODE?

1. Start DFProfi_2_PCI_SLAVE_DEMO.exe in C:\Program Files (x86)\KUNBUS GmbH\DFPCI\DF-Tolls\Basic DP Slave PCI Example\

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3. Press key until: “Enter AutoSlave mode for the slave (0=inactive or 1=active)“

   1. Set 0 and press Enter

4. Enter any number for the following step.

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5. After these steps AUTO_SLAVE is inactive and you should download your configuration succesfully.

I want to establish acyclic communication but the manual says that I should also establish cyclic communication first. Can I implement my wish without cyclic communication?

• Yes it is posible if you modify the example application.

• The part of the documentation is located here: “GettingStarted_RT_DP-Master_E”

• An acyclic communication has to be established manually, since the communication properties has to be ajust to the specific slave, the master communicates with. An acyclic telegram has a minor priority than a cycilc telegram.

• In the GettingStarted.pdf at point 6 there is a description how to establish a DPV1-connection to a DP-Slave. However, feel free to modify the example project to meet your requirements if you wish to establish a connection automatically to a specific DP-Slave at invoking the application.

In the Configurator III there is an error like this showing up: “… Please add a module…”

Please add the Profibus Slave Submodules that are defined according to the GSD.

Do I have to start the Configurator III with Admin privileges?

Usually there is no need to do this. This can be caused by your Security Policy. Please contact your IT administrator.