The BradCommunications™ Direct-Link™ network
adapters provide simple use and fast implementation in
connecting notebook or desktop computers with Profibus
protocols up to 12 Mbps.
Direct-Link™ USB100PFB
23 Apr. 10
DW2007191
Features Easy-to-Use solution
• RoHS compliant
• Ready to plug, no hardware setting
• High Speed USB Adapter v2.0 &
v1.1
• Profibus protocols managed
simultaneously:
Profibus DP-V0 Master/Slave
Profibus DP-V1 Master
S7/MPI Master
for Simatic® S7 -300 and S7-400
S7/MPI Slave
for Simatic® S7-200
S5 for Simatic® S5
(95U, 115U, 135U, 155U)
• Profibus speed: 9.6kbps 12Mbps
• Software Interfaces:
OPC Server
(Data Access v1.0a, v2.05 and
3.0)
Wonderware DAServer
DLL
Wonderware I/O Server
(SuiteLink, FastDDE)
Overview
ActiveX Control
DLL library 32-bits The BradCommunications™ Direct-Link™ is a range of automation components
for industrial communication. It includes a variety of products such as diagnostic
VI ( Virtual Instruments for NI
tools, intelligent connectors, tunneling gateways, dedicated fieldbus cards, and
LabVIEW™) software drivers for industrial networks.
Simple as they are affordable, Direct-Link™ products allow you to acquire the
Supported OS
equipment to develop your architectures and industrial applications at a lower cost.
• Windows XP / 2000 / 2003 Server
The BradCommunications™ Direct-Link™ product line is characterized by its
simple use and fast implementation. The solutions are modular and scalable.
Moreover, the products are designed to be easily embedded in computerized
systems and are available in a wide selection of form factors.
Particularly, the BradCommunications™ Direct-Link™ products are based on a
non-intelligent 12 Mbps USB adapters that are especially designed to
communicate with Siemens controllers and others compatibles devices set on a
Profibus network. Direct-Link™ suits perfectly to applications requiring few CPU
®
resources (for more powerful data through and large application, see applicom
Molex is a member of PTO (PROFIBUS Trade
product ranges).
Organization), PNO (PROFIBUS
Nutzerorganisation e. V.) and France Profibus.
Direct-Link™ USB100PFB
Software tools Technical data
The core of Direct-Link™ PC Network Hardware
Interfaces lies in effective software tools
enabling fast integration of industrial Unit High-speed USB Adapter, Version 2.0 or 1.1
communication into your applications. Full speed and High Speed with automatic recognition
Processor USB : ARM 7, Philips LPC2212
Profibus : 186 core, 48 MHz
Dimensions 56 x 33 x 93mm (2.20“ x 1.29“ x 3.66“), Aluminium box
(L x W x H)
Power supply 5V through USB (no external supply required)
Consumption 350 mA
USB connector USB Port Type: Mini-B
USB Cable A/Mini-B (included in the package)
Configuration Operating T° 0°C to +55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage T° -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
RoHS Yes
Humidity 5 to 95% non condensing
Certification CE, UL, UL/C
Supported Protocols
Protocol • S7/MPI(1) Master - Siemens S7-300, S7-400
• MPI(1) Slave - Siemens S7-200
• DP-V0 Master/Slave Class-1 & Class-2
Diagnostics (3070 bytes INPUT and 3070 bytes OUTPUT)
• DP-V1 Master Class-1 & Class-2
• S5(1) Client – Siemens 95U, 115U, 135U, 155U
Profibus port
Port type Profibus port (EN 50170)
Connector type 9 pin, D-sub, female
Electrical RS485 with galvanic insulation 500 V
Interface
Speed 9600 bps to 12 Mbps
LED indicators 2 bicolor leds: Bus fault, Communication status
®
Testing Tools (1) – Maximum of 40 Simatic S7 and S5 devices supported simultaneously.
Ordering information
Part Number Description
BradCommunications™ Direct-Link™ High-Speed USB Adapter for
®
DRL-MPI-USB MPI/S7, PROFIBUS up to 12 Mb, All Data Servers (OPC,
™ ™
Wonderware , ActiveX ) and DLL Library
BradCommunications™ Direct-Link™ High-Speed USB Adapter for
OPC Browser DRL-MPI-USB-DLL ®
MPI/S7, PROFIBUS up to 12 Mb, DLL Library only
BradCommunications™ Direct-Link™ High-Speed USB Adapter for
®
DRL-PFB-USB Full PROFIBUS (DP, S5, S7/MPI), Profibus up to 12 Mb, All Data
™ ™
Servers (OPC, Wonderware , ActiveX ) and DLL Library
BradCommunications™ Direct-Link™ High-Speed USB Adapter for
®
DRL-PFB-USB-DLL Full PROFIBUS (DP, S5, S7/MPI), Profibus up to 12 Mb, DLL
Library only
Upgrade license from DLL Library only All Data Servers (OPC,
DRL-UDS-USB ™ ™
Wonderware , ActiveX ) and DLL Library
ActiveX Control