ProfiTrace 2 – Portable PROFIBUS Tester
Portable PROFIBUS diagnostics
ProfiTrace 2 – Portable PROFIBUS Network Tester
ProfiTrace 2 is a professional portable tester for fast diagnostics of PROFIBUS DP and MPI networks and, depending on the selected version, PROFIBUS PA as well. Connect it to a laptop and check communication, signal quality, station voltage levels, network topology and faulty telegrams while the production line is running. The measured data can be turned into a clear technical report.
- Measurement without production downtime
- Digital oscilloscope
- Topology and station voltage levels
- Professional reports
- Multilingual software interface
How does ProfiTrace work and which version should you choose?
The two most widely used ProfiTrace 2 versions
ProfiTrace 2 Ultra Plus
The most frequently selected version for diagnostics of industrial PROFIBUS DP and MPI networks. It is suitable for maintenance, preventive measurements, service work and commissioning new networks.
- monitoring of PROFIBUS communication,
- ScopeWare digital oscilloscope,
- display of voltage levels for individual stations,
- network topology scanning,
- generation of measurement reports,
- basic simulation of a MASTER station.
ProfiTrace 2 Ultra Pro
The extended version for technicians who need to measure PROFIBUS PA process networks in addition to PROFIBUS DP and MPI, or fully simulate a PROFIBUS MASTER station.
- all Ultra Plus functions,
- PA Probe Ultra for PROFIBUS PA measurement,
- full MASTER simulation using ProfiCaptain 2,
- testing and parameterisation of SLAVE stations,
- checking device inputs and outputs,
- suitable for service and laboratory testing.
What can you check with ProfiTrace 2?
When will you use ProfiTrace?
- when identifying the cause of communication failures,
- during preventive inspections of production lines,
- when accepting a new or modernised network,
- after replacing cables, connectors or devices,
- when verifying the work of an external supplier,
- during regular maintenance of several networks in a plant.
What do you obtain from the measurement?
- an immediate overview of the entire network,
- a list of active and problematic stations,
- voltage and signal-quality graphs,
- communication and fault-event records,
- network topology and location of weak points,
- a professional report for documentation.
A technician uses the portable tester on several networks and production lines in succession. It is ideal for targeted diagnostics, regular preventive inspections and service interventions.
ComBricks remains permanently connected in the control cabinet and continuously monitors a critical network. It therefore captures intermittent events that may not occur during a short portable measurement.
For standard diagnostics of PROFIBUS DP and MPI networks, ProfiTrace 2 Ultra Plus is sufficient for most technicians. Choose Ultra Pro when you need to measure PROFIBUS PA or use full MASTER station simulation. We will help you select the right version and teach you how to use the tester during practical FOXON Academy training.
ProfiTrace 2 Ultra Plus – PROFIBUS DP Tester
4 399,56 EUR incl. VAT
ProfiTrace 2 Ultra Pro – PROFIBUS DP/PA tester
5 944,73 EUR incl. VAT
Review: ProfiTrace2 – Part 3: Advanced Analyzer Features
In the final part of our article series on the PROFIBUS analyzer, we will show, among other things, how to connect the analyzer to PROFIBUS as a Master, control Slave stations, adjust network speed (you’ve probably never seen PROFIBUS running at 9.6 kbps), and install and use plugins that extend the tool’s capabilities. Review by Jaroslav Blažek (blaja.cz).
Review: ProfiTrace2 – Part 2: Most Common PROFIBUS Faults
Another part of the series on the ProfiTrace2 analyzer for PROFIBUS networks, where we’ll show what the most common faults look like and how and where they appear in the analyzer. This is where things really start to get interesting. At the end, there are also some videos where you can clearly see how the signal changes—for example during a short circuit on the line. The analyzer review was prepared by Jaroslav Blažek (blaja.cz).
Review: ProfiTrace2 – Part 1: What Does a PROFIBUS Network Really Look Like? An Analyzer Can Help
PROFIBUS—a robust communication network found in thousands of industrial systems. It has been used for years and still plays an important role in automation. But what happens when a problem occurs? Is it really enough to watch the green LEDs on the peripherals and trust that everything is fine? Unfortunately not. That’s why we invite you to read Jaroslav Blažek’s reviews of the ProfiTrace2 tool.
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We train the basics and troubleshooting of PROFIBUS networks | FOXON Academy
Do you want to know why your industrial communication is dropping out? Know where the errors are on the bus and fix them quickly? How the PROFIBUS network works and how to upgrade it and make it more robust? Learn all this in a training session full of practical examples
Pocket VS permanent PROFIBUS diagnostics
If you are in charge of several PROFIBUS networks and want to check their quality from time to time or troubleshoot problems that have already occurred in a particular PROFIBUS network, the ProfiTrace2 tester is a great tool for you. You connect to the PROFIBUS network and measure signal qualities, voltages, communication errors, presence of interference, etc. When the measurement is complete, you create a report and disconnect again. The tester can be left connected to the PROFIBUS network for longer periods of time, but requires a laptop to which it is connected via the USB port.
If you operate a PROFIBUS line that is critical to you and an unplanned failure of the PROFIBUS network is not desirable, then get permanent diagnostics via the ComBricks solution. You connect the device to the DIN rail, connect it to the PROFIBUS network, without the need to assign an address or change the PLC program. From the first moment of connection, the tester measures the PROFIBUS network 24/7 and provides comprehensive overviews of the network quality in clear tools. It alerts you in time to the first undesirable event such as lost stations, lost packets, corrupted messages, voltage drops, interference, etc.
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