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