A new version 3.4 of the Profisafe starter kit reflects the present status of the Profisafe profile Version 2.4, respectively of the international standard IEC 61784-3-3.
Version 2.4 of Profisafe contains some important additions. It also now satisfies a range of user requests, such as multi-instance capability and variable process data during runtime. The new version of the Profisafe starter kit, which is available for immediate order, takes these additions into account.
Besides all Profibus and Profinet specifications required for development, the starter kit contains source files for the Profisafe driver software (PSD) and a detailed implementation manual in English and German. Furthermore, it provides several CRC (cyclic redundancy check) tools and aids for creation of GSD files with safety-related parameters. Sample adaptations of the PSD to commonly used Profibus and Profinet stacks assist users in performing the necessary adaptations. Special slow-motion monitors allow the Profisafe protocol sequences to be observed.
Likewise a completely new feature is the support for the iPar-Server (an option for storage and reload of individual safety parameters) and the TCI interface. The CD-Rom contains example applications for both Profibus and Profinet that guide users step-by-step in getting started with Profisafe.
For more information, visit www.profisafe.net/implementation
