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1. You may see the following screen F gt 27 Windows Security i Would you like to install this device software Name Relcom Inc Publisher Relcom Inc Always trust software from Relcom Inc Don t Install You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can decide which device software is safe to install Click Install 12 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Your computer may need to be restarted If so you will see the screens below 2 FBT 6 Assistant Click Restart Now Install The FBT 6 Assistant program has been successfully installed This computer should be restarted before installing the FBT 6 driver Do not attach an FBT 6 until the computer has been restarted and you are ready to install the FBT 6 driver Press the Restart Now button to restart your computer now or press Restart Later Restart Now This system must be restarted to complete the installation Click the OK button to restart this computer Press Cancel to return to Windows without restarting Cancel Click OK Your computer will restart The FBT 6 Assistant application is now installed Turn to the driver installation instructions appropriate for your PC as listed below Operating System Page for driver installation instructions Windows 7 8 32 and 64 b2. The DC voltage limit is configurable using the Set Alert Limits function in the FBT 6 Assistant software See Set Alert Limits function on page 53 for details 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 31 Operation 2 Peak Noise 32 Peak noise is measured in three bands frequencies in the fieldbus signaling band Fieldbus Frequency FF frequencies below fieldbus signaling band Low Frequency LF and frequencies above fieldbus signaling band High Frequency HF The value displayed is the highest noise level measured since the last reset The particular frequency band displayed is selected by pushing the SELECT button The FF band is shown first followed by the LF then HF bands PK FF NOISE 64 mV OK If the FF band noise level is above the allowed limit 75mV by default the display will say BAD where it normally says OK PK FF NOISE 99 mV BAD If the LF or HF band noise level is above the allowed limit 150mV by default the display will say BAD where it normally says OK PK LF NOISE 199 mV BAD The FF LF and HF noise level limits are configurable using the Set Alert Limits function in the FBT 6 Assistant software See Set Alert Limits function on page 53 for details Holding down the SELECT button for 2 seconds resets the selected peak noise value 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation The approximate frequency bands monitored are listed below Low Frequency Band 50Hz to 4KHz
3. 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 35 Operation 4 Shield Short If the segment wiring is good the Monitor shows WIRING OK If one of the wires is shorted to the cable shield the Monitor indicates a or to shield short as applicable TO SHIELD SHORT BAD The Monitor will always detect shorts of 4 Kohms or less The amount of resistance the Monitor reports as a short varies with temperature and DC bus voltage and could be as high as 36 Kohms Shorts come and go in some cases such as with the presence of moisture or vibration If the Monitor detected a short in the past then the short went away it indicates the short is intermittent TO SHIELD INTERMITTENT Holding the SELECT button down for 2 seconds resets the Shield Short function Resetting the Shield Short function clears intermittent short indications 36 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation 5 Retransmit If a device does not respond to a request or token frame or if the Master does not hear the device s response the Master will query the device again The Monitor displays the address of the device most recently requiring such a retransmission RETRANSMIT NONE OK RETRANSMITS 3 DEVICE 19 13H Press the SELECT button to cycle through a display for each device The number of retransmissions up to 250 detected since the Monitor was connected is displayed If more than 250 ret
4. Fieldbus Frequency Band 9KHz to 40KHz High Frequency Band 90KHz to 350KHz 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 33 Operation 3 Average Noise 34 Average noise is measured in three bands frequencies in the fieldbus signaling band Fieldbus Frequency FF frequencies below fieldbus signaling band Low Frequency LF and frequencies above fieldbus signaling band High Frequency HF The value displayed is the average of the last 100 noise measurements The particular frequency band displayed is selected by pushing the SELECT button The FF band is shown first followed by the LF then HF bands AVG FF NOISE 68mV OK If the FF band noise level is above the allowed limit 75mV by default the display will say BAD where it normally says OK AVG FF NOISE 1000mV BAD If the LF or HF band noise level is above the allowed limit 150mV by default the display will say BAD where it normally says OK AVG HF NOISE 200mV BAD The FF LF and HF noise level limits are configurable using the Set Alert Limits function in the FBT 6 Assistant software See Set Alert Limits function on page 53 for details Holding down the SELECT button for 2 seconds resets the selected average noise value 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation The approximate frequency bands monitored are listed below Low Frequency Band 50Hz to 4KHz Fieldbus Frequency Band 9KHz to 40KHz High Frequency Band 90KHz to 350KHz
5. FBT 6 PA Fieldbus Monitor User Manual X Relcom www mtl fieldbus com 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 1 Copyright Relcom Inc 2011 2013 All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced photocopied stored on a retrieval system or transmitted without the express prior written consent of Relcom Inc Relcom Inc 2221 Yew St Forest Grove OR 97116 USA Tel 503 357 5607 Fax 503 357 0491 www relcominc com 2 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Table of Contents I Table of Contents i Table of COntents eenei rne ar Aana E E AE 3 IE ntiroductiO metseeni autran aa AE EER 5 He GernificatonE eeina nn AEE E 6 IV FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions 7 Before Starting eii aeniea raderer eros a ia EEKAN y 7 FBT 6 Assistant Installation esserne rer neneseme 8 Windows 7 32 and 64 bit amp 64 bit Vista Driver Installation 14 Windows Vista 32 bit Driver Installation eee 15 Windows XP Driver Installation c cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 Windows 2000 Driver Installation eccceeeeeseeeeenteeeeeenaes 21 Uninstalling the FBT 6 Assistant 25 Vi OPC ation e iirinn naeia aa dananira audae abadan 26 Segment Check Mode W M sssseee reen nee 29 Manual Mode Fun ctions cccccceeeecceceeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 31 Wee E a FREE RE SERENE SES iced isda BEG SE SER E RENE EAT cae 31 2 Peak Noise
6. Revision Date Description A 11 27 2006 Original Release B 04 17 2007 Updated with release 2 features Cc 01 07 2008 Added ATEX Cat 3 certifications updated software and driver installation D 0 01 07 2009 Added Vista installation instructions added 1200mV signal level limit added Initial Count to Device Count function changed OK BAD limits screen to Alert Limits Device function now indicates BAD if device is dropped or signal level is outside limits E 0 04 17 2009 Added notes about Monitor not working with all USB hubs and laptop docking stations E 1 12 7 2009 Added note about possibility of Monitor getting stuck in Segment Check Mode F 0 5 27 2011 Added Windows 7 installation instructions G 0 4 10 2013 Removed ATEX Ex nL IIC T4 marking as nL is no longer supported in the EU Added instructions for installation on Windows 8 68 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 NOTES 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 69 70 NOTES 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Navigating through the Monitor s Functions Initial Screen and Segment Check Mode Peak Noise Peak Noise 5 Peak Noise Fieldbus Frequency Low Frequency High Frequency dT Average Noise p Average Noise p Average Noise Fieldbus Frequency Low Frequency High Frequency y Wiring Shield Short Detect ee a Retr
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8. 0 63 Service IX Service The Monitor does not contain any user serviceable parts All adjustments and or repairs have to be performed at the factory If the Monitor needs to be serviced return it to Relcom Inc If the Monitor is covered by the limited warranty the repairs or replacement will be made free of charge For service outside the warranty please call or write to determine the charges for the service before sending the Monitor 64 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Warranty X Warranty Relcom Inc warrants the Monitor to perform as described in this manual under normal use for a period of one year after delivery to the original purchaser This warranty does not apply if the Monitor has been disassembled modified or used for purposes other than those described in this manual Upon verification of any defect Relcom Inc shall at its option repair or replace the defective unit In no event does Relcom Inc assume liability for incidental or consequential damages This warranty is the extent of the obligation or liability assumed by Relcom Inc and no other warranty or guarantee is either expressed or implied Relcom Inc reserves the right to make design changes to the Monitor without notice and with no obligation to make the same or similar changes to units previously manufactured Relcom Inc has made every effort to assure the accuracy of the information contained in this manual Relcom is not
9. Accessories Vil Accessories Part Description Picture Number FBT A61 FBT 6 Fieldbus Cable with Mini Hook Probes FBT A62 FBT 6 USB Cable FBT A63 FBT 6 Fieldbus Cable with Clip on Probe FBT A64_ Clip on Probe Contact your local MTL representative for pricing and availability 62 www mitl fieldbus com or in the U S call 1 888 746 4685 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Specifications VIII Specifications Input Voltage Fieldbus Mode 8 to 32 VDC USB Mode 4 1 to 5 5 VDC Max Input Current Fieldbus Mode 10 mA USB Mode 30 mA Power Dissipation Fieldbus Mode 320 mW max 32 VDC USB Mode 165 mW max 5 5 VDC Operating Temperature 20 to 50 C Dimensions 146 x 88 x 28 mm 5 7 x 3 5 x 1 1in Weight 378g 0 83lb Case material DC Voltage Measurement 8 to 32 VDC 0 5 VDC Range LF Noise Measurement 50Hz to 4KHz Range 0 to 1000 mVpp 15 25mVpp FF Noise Measurement 9KHz to 40KHz Range 0 to 1000 mVpp 10 25mVpp HF Noise Measurement 90KHz to 350KHz Range 0 to 250 mVpp 20 25mVpp Signal Level Measurement 0 12 to 2 Vpp 10 0 025Vpp Range Display updates very slowly below 10 C The Monitor is powered by the Fieldbus and draws approximately 9 4 mA of current from the segment depending on bus voltage and ambient temperature Specifications subject to change without notice 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G
10. Monitor click the Set pull down menu and select Report Names The Display Edit Report Names window appears showing the current report names sg Display Edit Report Names A 5 The FBT 6 has eight locations available to store reports Report names should be from 1 to 15 characters that can be letters or numbers etc but should not be 4 lt gt Report Name Location 1 Rept Location 2 Repot2 Location3 Report 3 Location4 Report 4 Names from Read Current FBT 6 Location 5 Report 5 Location6 Report 6 sits a j Location Report 7 Fors Location8 Report 8 Cancel Type in the desired report names and click Save Report Names to FBT 6 This writes the report names to the Monitor The report names must be 1 15 characters long and cannot contain the following characters lt gt 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 51 Operation Click Show Default Names to show the default report names To save the default names in the Monitor Click Save Report Names to FBT 6 Click Read Current Report Names from FBT 6 to display the report names stored in the Monitor Click Cancel to leave the Display Edit Report Names window without changing the report names stored in the Monitor 52 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation 5 Set Alert Limits function The Monitor evaluates some of the parameters it monitors as OK or BAD based upon user configurable limits To display and edit these li
11. Reports from 5 pdate FBT 6 iimware The reports are saved in a formatted Excel spreadsheet file The contents of the file and how it will look when opened in Excel are shown in Table 2 48 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation Table 2 Example Report File Report 1 Segment Measurements Data Acceptable Values OK BAD Voltage 21 8V 9 0V Minimum OK Lowest Device Signal 725mV 150mV Minimum OK Lowest Device Signal Address 16 10H Avg Fieldbus Frequency Noise OmV 75mV Maximum OK Peak Fieldbus Frequency Noise 4mV 75mV Maximum OK Avg Low Frequency Noise 5mV 150mV Maximum OK Peak Low Frequency Noise 5mV 150mV Maximum OK Avg High Frequency Noise imV 150mV Maximum OK Peak High Frequency Noise 32mV 150mV Maximum OK Shield Short No Shorts No Shorts OK LAS Address 16 10H Most Recent Add Drop Address No Devices Added Dropped Device Add or Drop None Added Dropped None Added Dropped OK Date Time of Device Add Drop Not Available Number of Active Devices fi Device Measurements Data Acceptable Values OK BAD Device Address 16 10H Signal Level 729mV 150mV Minimum OK Added Dropped Not Added Dropped Not Added Dropped OK Retransmits fo fo OK Measurement Summary All Measurements are OK Data collected by Report approved by 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 49 Operation 3 Erase Reports function After all reports are successfully tr
12. USED if a report is already saved in the selected report location To save a report first choose one of the eight report locations to store the report in The Monitor starts at the first empty location Momentarily pressing the SELECT button advances to the next report location In the example below Report 8 is the name of the report stored in location 8 Report 8 LOCATION 8 USED When the last report location location 8 is displayed and the SELECT button is pressed the display rolls back to the first report location location 1 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 43 Operation To save a report in the selected report location hold down the SELECT button for 2 seconds The display shows SAVING REPORT while the report is saving Report 5 SAVING REPORT When the report is saved the display shows REPORT SAVED Report 5 REPORT SAVED The next time this report location screen is displayed the report status will indicate USED Report 5 LOCATION 5 USED When a USED report location is chosen and the SELECT button is held down for 2 seconds the report is overwritten with a new report Use the Set Report Names feature in the FBT 6 Assistant to change the report names See the section Set Report Names function on page 51 for details 44 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation USB Port and Associated Features The USB port on the Monitor can be connected to a PC Using the FBT 6 Ass
13. screen and the screens can be navigated normally However only fieldbus physical layer information voltage noise and shield shorts is displayed Information contained in fieldbus data device addresses signal level number of devices etc is not available and the data portion of the screens normally displaying fieldbus data is blank The twirling icon is also replaced by To exit the Excess Noise Mode remove the source of the noise from the bus then reset the Monitor by holding down both buttons for 2 seconds or disconnecting and reconnecting the Monitor If the high noise level is still present the Monitor will again enter Excess Noise Mode Note that in Excess Noise Mode the Monitor cannot differentiate between fieldbus signals and noise As a result the Monitor measures noise plus signal when it displays noise values The noise level measurements displayed will be very high 60 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation in Special Cases Unavailable Data The data for some or all displays will be unavailable during Initial Discovery Excess Noise Mode after a function is reset or because the segment is silent When the Monitor is collecting and processing segment data information may not be ready for display In this case only the selected Monitor function name is displayed The FUNCTION and SELECT buttons still navigate through the menus as they normally would 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 61
14. the last reset Holding down the SELECT button for 2 seconds also deletes dropped devices from the Monitor s internal device list Resetting the Device function also resets the Add Drop and Device Count functions 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation 8 Low The Monitor displays the lowest weakest detected device signal level since the Monitor was connected and the address decimal and hex of the associated device If the lowest signal level is at or above the minimum limit OK is displayed LOW 580mV OK ADDR 41 29H If the lowest signal level is less than the allowed limit 150mV by default or the lowest signal level is greater than the allowed limit 1200mV by default the display will say BAD where OK is normally displayed LOW 149mV BAD ADDR 41 29H The minimum and maximum allowed signal level limits are configurable using the Set Alert Limits function in the FBT 6 Assistant software See Set Alert Limits function on page 53 for details Holding down the SELECT button for 2 seconds resets the low signal level value 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 41 Operation 9 Device Count The Monitor displays the number of active devices on the segment It also displays the number of devices present when the Monitor was first attached as the Initial Count DEVICE COUNT 12 INITIAL CNT 12 If a device does not respond to a frame the Monitor considers the device to be dropped no
15. to a segment the Monitor enters the automatic Segment Check Mode and shows SEGMENT CHECK IN PROGRESS The Monitor proceeds to automatically collect data and evaluates it to determine the health of the segment Press either button to exit this mode and enter the Manual Mode at any time In Segment Check Mode the Monitor collects the same data that it collects in Manual Mode As the data is collected the Monitor evaluates the data to determine if it is out of specification When the Monitor has collected enough data to determine that all of the measured parameters are in specification the display shows ALL MEASUREMENTS OK In this state the Monitor continues taking measurements and displays the OK message If at any point in time the Monitor finds a parameter out of specification it will jump into the Manual Mode and display the screen for the function associated with the first detected out of specification parameter For example if a to Shield Short condition is detected the Monitor enters the Shield Short function in Manual Mode and displays TO SHIELD SHORT The Monitor then operates in Manual Mode as described below from that point on If low frequency noise present on the fieldbus is high enough in amplitude and frequency the noise is interpreted by the Monitor as a Fieldbus signal and causes the Monitor to get stuck in Segment Check Mode In this case troubleshoot and
16. update is complete the FBT 6 Assistant status line in the middle of the FBT 6 Assistant main menu will change from Firmware update will take a few moments Please wait to FBT 6 firmware loaded Ready Close the FBT 6 Assistant program by clicking the Exit button and begin using the Monitor 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 57 Operation Using the Clip on Probe Cable Each Monitor ships with two cables to attach the Monitor to a fieldbus One cable has standard mini hook connectors for attaching to the fieldbus The second cable has a clip on probe for easy attachment to Phoenix Contact style screw terminal connectors such as those on the Relcom Megablock wiring blocks The pictures below show the best methods for attaching and removing the clip on probe Titon Clicks When t On Squeeze Off q 58 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation in Special Cases VI Operation in Special Cases The Monitor operates differently under certain special circumstances This section describes the behavior of the Monitor in these special cases Limitations The Monitor will transfer report data to the PC on a total of up to 32 devices per segment including the Master each device has a separate address The Not Added Dropped devices are transferred first followed by Added devices and finally Dropped devices The data for devices beyond the 32 device is not transferred to the PC Silent Segme
17. and driver Install the FBT 6 Assistant Software before attaching the Monitor to the computer The FBT 6 Assistant application should be installed first followed by the USB driver See the appropriate page below for driver installation instructions Operating System Page for driver installation instructions Windows 7 8 32 and 64 bit 14 Windows Vista 64 bit 14 Windows Vista 32 bit 15 Windows XP 17 Windows 2000 21 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 7 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions FBT 6 Assistant Installation The Monitor should not be attached yet Close all Windows programs You must be logged in as an administrator to install the software and driver Insert the FBT 6 Software and Documents CD and the setup program will run automatically If it does not run automatically run the setup exe file on the CD You may see a screen similar to the one shown below A DVD RW Drive E FBT 6 Asst v3 2 i _ Always do this for software and games 4 Run setup exe Published by Relcom Inc General options _ Open folder to view files using Windows Exp s Explorer View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel If you do see this screen click Run setup exe You may also see a screen asking if you want to allow the FBT 6 Assistant software to make changes to the computer Click Yes Run Continue as appropriate if you see this screen 8 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Man
18. ansferred to a PC the Monitor will erase the reports in its memory the next time it is connected to a fieldbus This allows transfer of reports to multiple PCs or to more than one location on a single PC and conveniently prepares the Monitor for a fresh start the next time it is taken into the field The reports in a Monitor may also be erased without first downloading them From the File pull down menu in the upper left corner of the main screen click Erase Reports in FBT 6 A window appears asking for confirmation to erase all of the reports stored in the Monitor Relcom FBT 6 Assistant Erase all Reports Stored in the FBT 6 i Cancel Click OK to erase all of the reports in the Monitor The reports will be erased the next time the Monitor is connected to a fieldbus 50 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation 4 Set Report Names function The Monitor can save the data it collects as a report in one of eight report locations memory blocks using the SAVE REPORT function see page 43 Each report has a name that can be changed The report names are changed using the Set Report Names function in the FBT 6 Assistant Report names automatically generate file names and titles for reports transferred to a PC using the Transfer Reports feature see page 47 Report names help to keep track of where the reports were collected which segment location on a segment etc To display and edit report names in the
19. ansmit gt DeviceX Device Y J Device Z Add Drop Doo o a al Device gt Device X Device Y Device Z y Low AA Device OON ON C coe FUNC SEL O P y _ Save Report mn og 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 72 Relcom Inc 2221 Yew St Forest Grove OR 97116 USA Tel 503 357 5607 Fax 503 357 0491 www relcominc com 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0
20. eady for use 1 6 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Windows XP Driver Installation After installing the FBT 6 Assistant application the USB driver needs to be installed Attach the Monitor to a USB port on the PC with the provided cable Note Connect the Monitor directly to a USB port on the PC The Monitor does not work with all USB hubs and laptop docking stations The Found New Hardware Wizard window appears Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device ne Click Next to continue Select No not this time and press the Next button to continue 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 17 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for FBT 6 Fieldbus Monitor If your hardware came with an installation CD Q or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Oi O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue lt Back Next gt Cancel Select the first opt
21. ecting the Monitor or bus communications may be impacted A The Monitor draws 10mA of current from the Install the FBT 6 Assistant software by following the section FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions on page 7 before attempting to connect the Monitor to the USB port Connect the Monitor directly to a USB port on the PC The Monitor does not work with all USB hubs and laptop docking stations The Monitor is powered by the segment it is connected to and turns on automatically The firmware version in the Monitor is displayed for 4 seconds upon powering up RELCOM FBT 6 PA FW VER XX XX 26 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation The Monitor begins measuring segment parameters A bar icon twirls on the right side of the display s second line while segment signals are present If a bad frame is detected since the last display update then an underscore is displayed beneath the twirling icon VOLTAGE 22 5V OK ie Twirling Icon Underscore Two buttons on the front of the Monitor control its operation The buttons are labeled FUNC for FUNCTION and SEL for SELECT Press the FUNCTION button to cycle through the available Monitor functions Some functions have multiple sub screens of data available for display Sub screens available for each function are cycled through by pressing the SELECT button Most functions are reset by holding down the SELECT button for 2 seconds After ho
22. eliminate the source of the noise 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 29 Operation Parameters are evaluated against limits as OK or BAD The limits can be set using the Set Alert Limits feature of the FBT 6 Assistant software See the section Set Alert Limits function on page 53 for details Table 1 lists the parameters checked in Segment Check Mode and the default limit values Table 1 Parameters Checked in Segment Check Mode Default Limit Values Shown Voltage is gt 9VDC Peak noise is lt 75mV in the fieldbus band Peak noise is lt 150mV in the low and high frequency bands Average noise is lt 75mV in the fieldbus band Average noise is lt 150mV in the low and high frequency bands No shield short exists No retransmits No device drops or adds At least one device is detected on the segment The lowest device signal level is gt 150mV The lowest device signal level is lt 1200mV 30 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation Manual Mode Functions Manual Mode is entered when the Monitor detects the first out of specification parameter or either button is pushed The functions available are described below in the order in which they appear 1 Voltage The DC voltage of the segment is displayed VOLTAGE 22 5V OK If the DC voltage is less than the allowed limit 9V by default BAD is displayed instead of OK VOLTAGE 8 5V BAD
23. er or Slave is displayed in turn by pushing the SELECT button If the signal level is at or above the minimum limit OK is displayed The first device shown is a Master M is displayed after the signal level to indicate that the device shown is a Master S is shown for slaves DEVICE 16 10H 1000mV M OK If the device was added after connecting the Monitor a symbol displays after the signal level If the device was removed after connecting the Monitor a symbol is displayed after the last known signal level DEVICE 41 29H 854mV S OK The Monitor is more sensitive to device add and drop activity than control systems The Monitor may momentarily indicate a device dropped from the fieldbus then quickly added back on while the control system shows no change If the displayed device is dropped has a signal level less than the allowed limit 150mV by default or has a signal level more than the allowed limit 1200mV by default the display will say BAD where it normally says OK DEVICE 41 29H 140mV S BAD The minimum allowed signal level limit is configurable using the Set Alert Limits function in the FBT 6 Assistant software See Set Alert Limits function on page 53 for details 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 39 Operation 40 Holding down the SELECT button for 2 seconds will clear the added status of any devices added after connecting the Monitor or since
24. g firmware in the Monitor to be replaced with new firmware Download the Monitor firmware file from www relcominc com and save it on the PC Start the FBT 6 Assistant and click the Update Firmware button to begin the update process The Choose Hex File window opens Choose Hex File Look in FBT 6 Assistant X f ea use My Network Files of type HEX Files HEX v Cancel Places I Open as read only 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 55 Operation Specify the new firmware file by browsing to the folder containing the firmware file selecting the file then clicking the Open button Choose Hex File Lookin OVA ena g z Recent My Documents File name fbt6_4550 hex 5 My Network Files of type HEX Files HEX X Cancel RES I Open as read only The Final Check window opens as shown below Final Check All data saved in the FBT 6 will be erased 4re you Sure you want to Update the Firmware Cancel Updating the firmware erases any reports saved in the Monitor Click OK to proceed with the update Click Cancel to stop the update and return to the main FBT 6 Assistant screen 56 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation After clicking OK the following screen appears 4 Relcom FBT 6 Assistant File Help Se Relcom FBT 6 lAN Assistant Firmware update will take a few moments Please wait Transfer Reports from ae FBT 6 inmware Once the firmware
25. hether each device is a master or slave e Creates printable reports indicating segment condition e Usable in hazardous areas 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 5 Certifications lll Certifications CE The FBT 6 PA meets the European Union requirements for electromagnetic radiation by complying with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC FCC The FBT 6 PA is a Class A digital device and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Hazardous Area Location Approvals FM US and Canada Class Division 2 Groups A B C and D T4 Class Zone 2 Group IIC T4 Class Division 1 Groups A B C and D T4 Class Zone 0 and 1 Ex AEx ia IIC T4 ATEX Ex ia IIC T4 ATEX Ex ic IIC T4 Gc 6 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions IV FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Before Starting FBT 6 Assistant software included with the Monitor supports the USB features of the Monitor The FBT 6 Assistant software is on the FBT 6 Software and Documents CD included with the Monitor shipment The FBT 6 PA User Manual is also included on the CD and will be installed along with the FBT 6 Assistant software You must be logged in as an administrator to install the software
26. however responsible for any errors or omissions Please contact us with any questions or suggestions Relcom Inc 2221 Yew St Forest Grove OR 97116 USA Tel 503 357 5607 Fax 503 357 0491 Email FBT 6Help relcominc com www relcominc com 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 65 EMC Summary Information XI EMC Summary Information European Union EMC Tests in accordance with EN61326 EMC requirements for measurement control and laboratory equipment CISPR22 2005 EN55022 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT RADIO DISTURBANCE CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT CISPR24 2002 EN55024 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT IMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT Tested Products FBT 6 Other products that conform based on these tests FBT 6 PA European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Tests in accordance with EC Council Directive 89 336 EEC Emissions Tests per EN61326 Class A Result Standard Description Port Comments Pass EN61326 Radiated Emissions Enclosure N A N A EN61326 Conducted Emissions AC Power N A Immunity Tests per EN61326 Annex A Result Standard Description Port Criteria Pass EN61000 4 2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Enclosure C RF Electromagnetic Field Pass EN61000 4 3 Immunity Enclosure A Electrical Fast Transient Burst Pass EN61000 4 4 Immunity I O signal control B Pass EN61000 4 5 Surge Immu
27. ion Install the software automatically Recommended and press the Next button to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches FBT 6 Fieldbus Monitor Cancel The computer searches for the driver 18 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware FBT 6 Fieldbus Monitor has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing STOP Installation Press Continue Anyway 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 1 9 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for 3 FBT 6 Fieldbus Monitor Click Finish to close the wizard This dialog shows that the driver has been installed Press the Finish button to exit The Windows XP driver installation is now complete and the FBT 6 Assistant program is ready for use Important note The driver must be installed on each USB port tha
28. istant program installed on a PC reports collected on the Monitor can be transferred to an Excel file on the PC and the firmware in the Monitor can be updated Install the FBT 6 Assistant software by following the instructions FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions on page 7 before attempting to connect the Monitor to the USB port Connect the Monitor directly to a USB port on the PC The Monitor does not work with all USB hubs and laptop docking stations WARNING Do not connect the Monitor to a fieldbus and a PC at the same time This could damage the fieldbus segment and the Monitor Only use the USB port in safe non hazardous locations 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 45 Operation 1 Connecting the Monitor to the PC USB Port and Starting the FBT 6 Assistant Connect the Monitor to the USB port using the supplied USB cable Connect only one Monitor at a time Open the FBT 6 Assistant program by double clicking on the FBT 6 Assistant desktop icon or selecting Start All Programs FBT 6 Assistant FBT 6 Assistant Pushbuttons to perform USB related functions are displayed on the screen below Relcom FBT 6 Assistant File Set Help Se Relcom FBT 6 lAN Assistant Ready Transfer Reports from a pdate FBT 6 Inmvware 46 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation 2 Transfer Reports function Click the Transfer Reports from FBT 6 button to transfer the reports saved in al
29. it 14 Windows Vista 64 bit 14 Windows Vista 32 bit 15 Windows XP 17 Windows 2000 21 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 1 3 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Windows 8 32 and 64 bit Driver Installation The driver is installed with the FBT 6 Assistant application No further action is needed Windows 7 32 and 64 bit amp 64 bit Vista Driver Installation After installing the FBT 6 Assistant application the USB driver needs to be installed Attach the Monitor to a USB port on the PC with the provided cable Note Connect the Monitor directly to a USB port on the PC The Monitor does not work with all USB hubs and laptop docking stations The Installing device driver software text bubble appears followed by the FBT 6 Device driver software installed successfully text bubble Installing device driver software 3 Click here for status FBT 6 aa AJ Device driver software installed successfully The driver installation is now complete and the FBT 6 Assistant program is ready for use 14 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Windows Vista 32 bit Driver Installation After installing the FBT 6 Assistant application the USB driver needs to be installed Attach the Monitor to a USB port on the PC with the provided cable Note Connect the Monitor directly to a USB port on the PC The Monitor does not work with al
30. itor FFF av Ports COM amp LPT g Sound video and game controllers m System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers H A Look for Other Devices and expand this by selecting Right click on FBT 6 Fieldbus Monitor and click Properties 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 23 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions FBT 6 Fieldbus Monitor Properties 21x General Driver Power Management 4 FBT 6 Fieldbus Monitor Select the Power Management tab Uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power Select OK Select OK on the System Properties screen Restart the computer The Windows 2000 driver installation is now complete and the FBT 6 Assistant program is ready for use 24 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Uninstalling the FBT 6 Assistant To uninstall the FBT 6 Assistant use the Windows Add or Remove Programs feature in the Control Panel In Vista use the Uninstall a program feature in the Control Panel After the uninstall is complete restart the computer 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 25 Operation V Operation WARNING Do not connect the Monitor to a AN fieldbus and a PC at the same time This could damage the fieldbus segment and the Monitor Use the USB port only in safe non hazardous AN areas fieldbus it is connected to Verify adequate current is available before conn
31. l USB hubs and laptop docking stations The Found New Hardware window appears gt Found New Hardware Windows needs to install driver software for your Unknown Device Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device gt Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on Don t show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software Cancel Select Locate and install driver software recommended 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 15 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions EJ Windows Security amp Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software E Don t install this driver software i You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device 3 Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information V See details Click Install this driver software anyway FBT 6 Fieldbus Monitor x Device driver software installed successfully This text bubble shows that the driver successfully installed The Windows Vista driver installation is now complete and the FBT 6 Assistant program is r
32. l eight Monitor report locations to a PC via the USB port NOTE Excel must be installed and the PC must be ready to print to generate full featured Excel spreadsheet reports Otherwise text file reports will be generated The FBT 6 Assistant displays a screen like the one below allowing selection of the folder to save the reports in Browse for Folder Select folder for reports Reports stored in the FBT 6 will be erased after they are moved to the selected folder GL GI 314 Floppy 4 3 S Local Disk C 3 CD RW Drive D Se Fbt 6 on Eng server 01 Main Company s Main on Eng server 01 M Se orcad 10 3 on Eng server 01 Main 0 Eg Company on Eng server 01 Main R E Cyrusk on Eng server 01 Main Us Ss mrp2K on eng server 01 X Eg mfgdata on eng server 01 Y m a me Mahmark Dilscoc lt gt Cancel m pi H H EE 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 47 Operation Browse to the folder to save the reports in and click the OK button File names for each report are automatically generated in the following format lt Report name gt lt Date report file saved on the PC MM DD YYYY gt lt Time report saved on the PC HH MM SS AM or PM gt xls For example Report 1 02 14 2007 3 59 37 PM xls When all files have been saved the main menu is displayed Relcom FBT 6 Assistant File Set Help x Relcom FBT 6 Assistant Fey Transfer
33. lding down the SELECT button for 2 seconds the data collected for that function is erased giving that function a fresh start Holding down the SELECT and FUNCTION buttons at the same time for 2 seconds causes the Monitor to reset The data collected by all Monitor functions is erased unless saved using the SAVE REPORT feature The reset is the same as if the Monitor was disconnected then re connected to the segment Short button presses less than 2 seconds are acted upon when the button is released not when depressed Figure 1 shows a block diagram of how to navigate through the Monitor functions 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 27 Operation Initial Screen and Segment Check Mode Peak Noise gt Peak Noise p Peak Noise Fieldbus Frequency Low Frequency High Frequency C a a Average Noise gt Average Noise p Average Noise Fieldbus Frequency Low Frequency High Frequency Yy Wiring Shield Short Detect C Retransmit J DeviceX J Device Y mee Device Z Add Drop Device een DeviceX J Device Y el Device Z Low Count Device 4 ON 4 ON Save Report gt Figure 1 Navigating through the Monitor s Functions 28 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation Segment Check Mode When first attached
34. longer active The device count is reduced by one If a new device is added the device count is increased by one DEVICE COUNT 11 INITIAL CNT 12 The Monitor is more sensitive to device add and drop activity than control systems The Monitor may momentarily indicate a device dropped from the fieldbus then quickly added back on while the control system showed no change To make it easier to detect the adding or dropping of a device the device count and initial count can be reset by holding down the SELECT button for 2 seconds Resetting the Device Count function also resets the Add Drop and Device functions 42 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation 10 Save Report The Monitor can save the data it collected as a report in one of eight numbered report locations internal memory blocks The display repeatedly cycles through three screens with each screen displayed for about three seconds The first screen indicates the currently selected report name report location number and the status of the report location used or empty The second and third screens describe how the SELECT button is used to save a report Report 1 LOCATION 1 EMPTY HOLD DOWN SEL TO SAVE REPORT PUSH SEL TO PICK NEXT LOCATION The first screen displays LOCATION EMPTY is the location number 1 to 8 if no report is saved in the selected report location The screen displays LOCATION
35. mits click the Set pull down menu and select Alert Limits OG Set Alert Limits Measurement Alert Limits Voltage a0 Y Minimum Signal Level 150 mi Minimum Signal Level 200 mv Maximum Avg Fieldbus Frequency Noise my Maximum Peak Fieldbus Frequency Noise my Maximum Avg Low Frequency Noise my Maximum Peak Low Frequency Noise my Maximum Avg High Frequency Noise my Maximum Peak High Frequency Noise my Maximum Shield Short Device Add or Drop N j Device Retransmits lo Maximum Show i Read Limits Save Limits Default Limits from u to FBT 6 Cancel Type in the desired limits for each parameter and click Save Limits to FBT 6 to write the limits to the Monitor 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 53 Operation Click Show Default Limits to show the factory default limit values To save the default limits in the Monitor Click Save Limits to FBT 6 The default limits are based upon the Foundation Fieldbus physical layer standard IEC 61158 where possible Click Read Limits from FBT 6 to display the limit values stored in the Monitor Click Cancel to leave the Set Alert Limits window without changing the limits stored in the Monitor 54 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation 6 Update Firmware function New features for the Monitor may be released occasionally These features may be added to Monitor units already in the field by updating the Monitor firmware The Update Firmware function allows the existin
36. naeeeeeeaaes 68 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 3 Table of Contents 4 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Introduction ll Introduction The FBT 6 PA Fieldbus Monitor is a Profibus PA physical segment and signal testing tool It allows both engineering and service technicians to determine the health of fieldbus segments The Monitor supports segment troubleshooting without interfering with segment operation This manual was current at the time of printing Go to www relcominc com for an electronic copy of the latest version of this manual Further information on fieldbus is available in the Fieldbus Wiring Guide also available on the website Summary of Features The FBT 6 PA includes the following features e Tests the segment automatically and gives a OK BAD indication without operator intervention e Measures segment DC voltage e Detects short circuits between the segment cable s wires and shield e Indicates number of detected retransmissions to devices e Measures noise in three bands Below at and above fieldbus frequencies e Shows when a device is added to or dropped from the segment e Supports the transfer of data collected to a PC via a USB port e Supports firmware updates via a USB port e Displays the number of devices on the segment e Indicates the address of the device with the lowest detected signal level e Displays device addresses in decimal and hexadecimal signal levels and w
37. nity I O signal control B Pass EN61000 4 6 RF Conducted Immunity I O signal control A N A EN61000 4 8 Magnetic Field Immunity N A N A N A EN61000 4 11 Voltage Dips Short Interruptions N A N A Immunity 66 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 EMC Summary Information Emissions Tests per EN55022 Class B Result Standard Description Port Comments Pass EN55022 Radiated Emissions Enclosure N A Pass EN55022 Conducted Emissions AC Power N A Immunity Tests per EN55024 Result Standard Description Port Criteria Pass EN61000 4 2 Electrostatic Enclosure B Discharge Immunity RF Electromagnetic Pass EN61000 4 3 Field Immunity Enclosure A Electrical Fast Pass EN61000 4 4 Transient Burst AC Mains B Immunity Pass EN61000 4 5 Surge Immunity AC Mains B Pass EN61000 4 6 RF Conducted AC Mains A Immunity N A EN61000 4 8 Magnetic Field N A N A Immunity Voltage Dips Short N A EN61000 4 11 Interruptions N A N A Immunity I Cyrus Kelly representative for Relcom Inc verify that the product tested is representative of production products to be sold Based on the results presented in this report the FBT 6 product family can be marked with the FCC mark as a Class A digital device and the CE mark Er signature 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 67 Revision History XII Revision History
38. nt Behavior The fieldbus segment that the Monitor is connected to may contain no frame traffic for long periods of time This Silent Segment condition may be present when the Monitor is initially connected to the segment or may occur after the segment has been transmitting frames for some period of time The Monitor will continue to record and display data even when the segment is silent When the segment is in a silent condition the Monitor will collect a set of non device related data DC Volts Noise etc In addition if the segment remains silent for about 2 seconds the Monitor will mark all devices as dropped and set the active device count to 0 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 59 Operation in Special Cases Excess Noise Mode High levels of noise on the fieldbus can make fieldbus signals undetectable In addition the noise may be interpreted as constantly transmitted corrupted fieldbus data In this case the Monitor becomes unresponsive because it is spending so much time trying to identify good fieldbus frames When this situation occurs the Monitor recognizes that it is spending too much time trying to identify good fieldbus frames and will enter Excess Noise Mode Upon entering Excess Noise Mode the Monitor quits looking for fieldbus transmissions and the following display appears EXCESS NOISE NO FIELDBUS MEAS Pressing either the FUNCTION or SELECT button returns to the Voltage
39. one and Power Options Printers Regional Dial up Co Modem Options Dao tup Scannersand Scheduled Sounds and System Users and Cameras Tasks Multimedia Passwords 23 object s IS my Computer Z Open System 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 21 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions System Properties 2ixl General Network Identification Hardware User Profiles Advanced m Hardware Wizard The Hardware wizard helps you install uninstall repair ti unplug eject and configure your hardware Hardware Wizard r Device Manager a The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Driver Signing m Hardware Profiles lt Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store zg different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles OK Cancel Apply Select the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button 22 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions lx action ve e gt Mle 2 Raw AMANDASERYERZ Ja Computer amp Disk drives 5 Display adapters 43 DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers EJ Floppy disk drives 3 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Keyboards FF Mice and other pointing devices 3 Monitors ES Network adapters 2 Other devices PEFBT 6 Fieldbus Mon
40. ransmissions are detected for a device 250 is displayed ETRANSMITS 250 DEVICE 19 13H D Holding down the SELECT button for 2 seconds resets the number of retransmits for all devices to 0 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 37 Operation 6 Add Drop If a new device is added to the segment the Monitor detects it transmitting frames and will display its address and signal level A device is considered dropped if a frame is retransmitted to the device A Master device that is sent an FDL Status Request frame is also considered dropped When a device is dropped by the Monitor and it will display the address and last known signal level of the dropped device ADD or DROP NONE If a device drops from the segment the Monitor shows DROP 17 11H 690mV If a device is added to the segment the Monitor shows ADD 19 13H 700mV The Monitor is more sensitive to device add and drop activity than control systems The Monitor may momentarily indicate a device dropped from the fieldbus then quickly added back on while the device status provided by the control system is unchanged Holding down the SELECT button for 2 seconds resets the Add Drop function Resetting the Add Drop function also resets the Device and Device Count functions 38 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 Operation 7 Device For each device the address decimal and hexadecimal signal level and whether or not it is a Mast
41. rts without measurement evaluations will be compiled and saved instead ise Installation Wizard Cancel To generate full featured reports Microsoft Excel must be installed on the PC and the PC must be ready to print If not text reports will be generated instead Press the Next button to continue 10 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Destination Location Setup will install FBT 6 Assistant in the following folder To install into a different folder click Browse and double click to select another folder You can choose not to install FBT 6 Assistant by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Folder C Program Files x86 FBT 6 Assistant Browse Wise Installation Wizard Cancel Choose an installation location or use the default location displayed and press the Next button to continue 2 FBT 6 Assistant Start Installation You are now ready to install FBT 6 Assistant Note Make sure that all FBT 6 monitors are disconnected from your computer before starting the installation After the installation begins if prompted to install device software select Install Press the Next button to begin the installation or the Back button to reenter the installation information ise Installation Wizard Cancel Press the Next button to continue 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 11 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions
42. t the Monitor will be connected to on the PC The Found New Hardware Wizard will run for each new port that the Monitor is plugged into Follow these driver installation instructions again for each additional USB port 20 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions Windows 2000 Driver Installation After installing the FBT 6 Assistant application the USB driver needs to be installed Attach the Monitor to a USB port on the PC with the provided cable Note Connect the Monitor directly to a USB port on the PC The Monitor does not work with all USB hubs and laptop docking stations The following dialog box appears A USB Device Please wait The driver installs automatically after about 30 seconds From the Start menu open the Control Panel by selecting Start gt Settings gt Control Panel lolx File Edit View Favorites Tools Help EJ Back fg search GyFolders CHristory G GF X A Ed adress an contolPenel deg 5 g i Add Remove Add Remove Administrative Date Time Display Hardware Programs Tools m Control Panel ay gt VE seat Use the settings in Control Panel to lt p GT x4 A amp g personalize your computer Fax Folder Options Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Select an item to view its Controllers Options description lt a Windows Update a gt eg 3 w E1 SD Windows 2000 Support Mouse Network and Ph
43. ual Rev G 0 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions The following screen will be displayed S2 FBT 6 Assistant Welcome to FBT 6 Assistant Setup program This program will install the FBT 6 Assistant software and documents on your computer Disconnect all FBT 6 monitors from your computer before beginning the installation It is also strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup Program Click Cancel to quit Setup and close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Press the Next button to continue 501 366 FBT 6 PA User Manual Rev G 0 9 FBT 6 Assistant Software Installation Instructions J2 FBT 6 Assistant Important Note Microsoft Excel must also be installed on this PC and the PC must be ready to print for the FBT 6 Assistant Transfer Reports function to transfer full featured Excel reports The Transfer Reports function transfers fieldbus data from the FBT 6 or FBT 6 P4 compiles the data into reports and then saves the reports in files on the PC If Excel is not installed or the PC is not ready to print Excel reports will not be compiled Text only repo
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