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Advantys
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STB Distributed I/O
Solution 0
Configuration and debugging software
Advantys STB SPU 1ppp software is a tool for configuring and debugging the range
of distributed I/O solutions Advantys STB, OTB (IP20 protection) and FTB/FTM (IP67
protection). It also allows debugging and diagnosis of distributed I/O islands while in
operation.
As far as the Advantys STB range is concerned, Advantys STB SPU 1ppp software
can be used to:
b Define all I/O modules which go to make up an Advantys STB automation island.
b Configure standard type modules (basic modules have a fixed default
configuration).
b Configure the reflex functions handled at the island level.
b Optimize island performance by assigning priorities for the processing of certain
modules.
b Declare certain modules to be mandatory, i.e. modules whose presence and
correct operation are required for the island to operate correctly.
b Declare external CANopen devices in the island (such as Advantys FTB IP67
monobloc I/O splitter boxes, Festo or Parker electropneumatic valves, Altivar
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variable speed drives, other CANopen V4.0 devices etc.).
b Check the configuration for compliance and power consumption.
The main screen of the Advantys configuration and debugging application provides
easy and intuitive access to all the available tools.
This main screen contains a general view comprising several windows and toolbars
that can be moved about the screen:
1 Menu bar, giving access to all functions.
2 Toolbar containing icons used for direct access to editors and the most frequently
used functions.
3 Browser, for browsing the various islands and segments of each island.
4 Main window for viewing islands and segments.
By selecting a module, you can access the appropriate editors:
v Module Editor.
v Reflex Action Editor.
v Power supply and memory resource analysis.
v Overview of the I/O image.
v Diagnostics.
The last two items are available only if the island is online.
5 Catalog browser for all the Advantys STB components, sorted by category (networks,
power supply, digital I/O, etc.).
6 Power supply and memory resource analysis window.
7 Log window displaying the results of operations performed by the configuration
software during a work session on an island.
8 Status bar.
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