ibaBM-DDCS Manual

ibaBM-DDCS
Bus monitor for the DDCS drive bus from ABB

Manual
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Manufacturer

iba AG

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D-90762 Fuerth

Germany

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The content of this publication has been checked for compliance with the described hardware and
software. Nevertheless, deviations cannot be excluded completely, so full conformity is not
guaranteed. The information in this publication is updated regularly, however. Any corrections
necessary will be contained in following editions or can be downloaded from the Internet.

The current version is available for download on our website: www.iba-ag.com

Protection notice

Windows® is a label and registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Other product and
company names mentioned in this manual can be brands or trade names of the corresponding
owners.
Certification

The device is certified according to the European standards and directives. This device
corresponds to the general safety and health requirements. Further international customary
standards and directives have been observed.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at its own expense.
Issue Date Revision Chapter Author Version HW / FW
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Table of contents
1 About this manual ........................................................................................... 5
1.1 Target group .................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Notation ......................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Symbols used ................................................................................................ 6
2 About this product .......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Description..................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Areas of use .................................................................................................. 7
3 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................ 8
4 System requirements in the ibaPDA computer ............................................ 8
4.1 Hardware ....................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Software ........................................................................................................ 8
4.3 ibaBM-DDCS ................................................................................................. 8
4.4 Converter and automation systems ............................................................... 8
5 Safety guidelines ............................................................................................ 9
6 Assembly and disassembly ......................................................................... 10
6.1 Assembly ..................................................................................................... 10
6.2 Disassembly ................................................................................................ 10
7 Description of the device ............................................................................. 11
7.1 Properties .................................................................................................... 11
7.2 Functions ..................................................................................................... 11
7.3 Configuration ............................................................................................... 11
7.4 Computer side ............................................................................................. 11
7.5 Device layout ............................................................................................... 12
7.5.1 Operating status display (status LEDs) (1) ................................................... 12
7.5.2 Status LEDs data set query (2) .................................................................... 13
7.5.3 Status LEDs parameter query (3) ................................................................ 13
7.5.4 24 V power supply (4) .................................................................................. 13
7.5.5 X30 Rx (5) and X31 Tx (6) ........................................................................... 13
7.5.6 X32 Rx (7) and X33 Tx (8) ........................................................................... 14
7.5.7 X34 Rx (9) and X35 Tx (10) ......................................................................... 14
7.5.8 Rotary switch S1 (11) ................................................................................... 14
7.5.9 Fiber optic connections X10 TX (12) and X11 RX (13) ................................. 14
8 ibaBM-DDCS in ABB environment ............................................................... 15
8.1 Configuration with data set and parameter channel ..................................... 15
8.2 Cascading ibaBM-DDCS devices ................................................................ 16
8.3 Data set channel .......................................................................................... 17
8.3.1 Data sets ..................................................................................................... 17
8.3.2 Star topology with NDBU mode REGEN ...................................................... 18
8.3.3 Star topology with NDBU mode DDCS/DRIVE BUS .................................... 20
8.3.4 Ring topology............................................................................................... 22
8.4 Parameter channel ...................................................................................... 24
8.4.1 Parameter .................................................................................................... 24
8.4.2 Star topology ............................................................................................... 25

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8.4.3 Ring topology .............................................................................................. 27

8.4.4 Connection of a computer with DriveWindow .............................................. 28
8.5 Time response............................................................................................. 29
9 Configuration in ibaPDA .............................................................................. 31
9.1 Configuration in the I/O Manager ................................................................. 31
9.1.1 ibaBM-DDCS - General tab ......................................................................... 32
9.1.2 ibaBM-DDCS – Diagnostics tab................................................................... 34
9.1.3 Module type „Data set“ ................................................................................ 34
9.1.4 Module type „Parameter“ ............................................................................. 37
9.1.5 Module type „Diagnose“ .............................................................................. 39
9.1.6 Module type “Data set telegram counters” ................................................... 41
9.1.7 Display of the measured values ................................................................... 42
10 Technical data ............................................................................................... 44
10.1 Main data .................................................................................................... 44
10.2 Dimension sheet.......................................................................................... 46
11 Support and contact ..................................................................................... 47

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1 About this manual

This manual describes the structure, use and operation of the device ibaBM-DDCS.

1.1 Target group

This manual particularly addresses qualified professionals who are familiar with handling
electrical and electronic modules as well as communication and measurement
technology. A person is regarded as professional if he/she is capable of assessing safety
and recognizing possible consequences and risks on the basis of his/her specialist
training, knowledge and experience and knowledge of the standard regulations.

1.2 Notation
In this manual the following notations are used:

Action Notation
Menu commands Menu Logic diagram
Calling the menu commands Step 1 – Step 2 – Step 3 – Step x
Example:
Select the menu Logic diagram - Add - New
function block.
Keys <Key name>
Example:
<Alt>; <F1>
Press keys at the same time <Key name> + <Key name>
Example:
<Alt> + <Ctrl>
Graphic keys (Buttons) <Button name>
Example:
<OK>; <Cancel>
Filenames, paths “File name”
“Test.doc”

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1.3 Symbols used

If safety instructions or other notes are used in this manual, they mean:

The non-observance of this safety information may result in an imminent risk of death
or severe injury:
 By an electric shock!
 Due to the improper handling of software products which are coupled to input
and output procedures with control function!
If you do not observe the safety instructions regarding the process and the system or
machine to be controlled, there is a risk of death or severe injury!

The non-observance of this safety information may result in a potential risk of death or
severe injury!

The non-observance of this safety information may result in a potential risk of injury or
material damage!

Note
A note specifies special requirements or actions to be observed.

Important note
Note if some special features must be observed, for example exceptions from the rule.

Tip
Tip or example as a helpful note or insider tip to make the work a little bit easier.

Other documentation
Reference to additional documentation or further reading.

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2 About this product

2.1 Description
The ibaBM-DDCS device is a bus monitor for the DDCS communication bus from ABB
and serves to connect the process data acquisition system ibaPDA.
The device can be used for capturing of signals and their transmission to an ibaPDA
measuring system in order to record data continuously or triggered by event.
The purpose of this device is:
 to be able to locate errors quickly
 to be able to assess the quality of the closed-loop control and derive conclusions
about the status of the machine
 to optimize the drive.
The ibaBM-DDCS enables free and reactionless access to the drive’s parameter and to
the communication telegrams between drive and controller. The desired data is selected
with the I/O Manager of the ibaPDA software.
The communication between ibaPDA and ibaBM-DDCS is handled by the bidirectional
iba fiber optic protocol 32Mbit Flex, which requires an I/O card of the ibaFOB-D
generation, e. g. ibaFOB-2io-D. The sampling rate can be up to 40 kHz, whereby up to
4060 Byte can be transmitted over the fiber optics to the ibaPDA computer for recording.

2.2 Areas of use

The device is intended for:
 the permanent connection of an ibaPDA measurement system
 the connection of an ibaPDA measurement system only when needed
(errors/problems)
 the temporary connection of a mobile computer or notebook (if necessary,
additionally to the existing PC measurement system).
The ibaPDA recording software is optimized for large amounts of data. Depending on
the ibaPDA license and computer capacity, any number of analog and/or digital signals
can be captured, visualized and recorded. Measurements with a sampling time of down
to 25 µs are possible.
Furthermore, iba has other modules, connections and software components for
connecting a variety of PLC systems, which can be connected in parallel to the
ibaBM-DDCS.

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3 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes:
 ibaBM-DDCS device
 Manual
 2 pin plug for power supply
 See www.iba-ag.com for other accessories not included in the scope of delivery.

4 System requirements in the ibaPDA computer

4.1 Hardware
 PC equipped as follows:
 a free PCI slot or PCIe slot
 ExpressCard slot (notebook)
Under www.iba-ag.com you find suitable computer systems with desktop and industry
housing.
 A fiber optic interface card of the ibaFOB-D generation with firmware version V2.00
(build 172) or higher:
 ibaFOB-io-D or -Dexp
 ibaFOB-2io-D or -Dexp
 ibaFOB-2i-D or -Dexp with expansion module ibaFOB-4o-D
 ibaFOB-4i-D or -Dexp with expansion module ibaFOB-4o-D
 ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard
 An ibaNet fiber optic patch cable (duplex) for connecting ibaBM-DDCS and ibaPDA
computer

4.2 Software
 ibaPDA V6.26 or higher for capturing, recording and displaying the measurement
data and for configuring the device
 ibaAnalyzer for displaying and analyzing the recorded data (optional)

4.3 ibaBM-DDCS
 Firmware beginning with version v02.06.001
 Hardware beginning with version A7

4.4 Converter and automation systems

 Converter of systems from ABB which support the DDCS protocol
 Converters of current design: DCS800, AC80, AC400, AC800 and ACS6000
 Converters of older design: DCS600 and ACS600
 NDBU-95 branching unit for connecting ibaBM-DDCS to the DDCS bus
 Plastic fiber optic cable to connect ibaBM-DDCS and ABB equipment
 For more information, please contact the service of ABB Mannheim.

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5 Safety guidelines

Observe the operating voltage range

Stay within the operating voltage range of DC +24 V (± 10%)!

Do not open the device!

There are no components requiring maintenance in the device.
Opening the device voids your warranty.

Note
Cleaning
Use a dry or slightly damp cloth to clean the device.

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6 Assembly and disassembly

The device is provided with a mounting rail clip for installation.

6.1 Assembly
1. Place the mounting rail clip attached to the device on the mounting rail.
2. Press the device down in such a way that the clip of the mounting rail engages with
a click.
3. Connect the power supply. Observe the correct polarity.
4. Connect the other cables.

6.2 Disassembly
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Disconnect all cables.
3. Close the open fiber optic inputs and outputs with a cover.
4. Hold the device to prevent it from falling down and press it slightly downwards.
5. After that pull the device and lift it up. The clip of the mounting rail will disengage with
a click.
6. Remove the device.
7. When storing or transporting the device observe the values specified in the technical
data.

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7 Description of the device

7.1 Properties
 Bus monitor for the ABB DDCS bus
 Automatic detection of the system configuration
 Logging of data sent to and from the drive control
 Capture of drive’s internal measured values and parameters
 Configuration and data recording with ibaPDA via bidirectional fiber optic cables
(32Mbit Flex protocol)
 Sampling rate up to 40 kHz and data size up to 4060 Byte
 Additional connection options for computers with DriveWindow
 Rugged design, mounting rail installation
 Connection of up to 15 devices in a fiber optics ring with 32Mbit Flex protocol

7.2 Functions
The device logs DDCS bus signals which are used in ABB drives.
The device offers connections for 3 fiber optic cable pairs in order to realize the following
functions:
 Logging of the signals, which are exchanged between controller and drive (data set
channel).
 Active querying of additional measurements and parameters from the drives
(parameter channel).
 Loopthrough of configuration and measurement queries of an external computer
with DriveWindow.

7.3 Configuration
The values to be measured are selected via a configuration dialog in the ibaPDA software
which is installed on the computer.
The device automatically detects the connected drives with the associated signals. The
signals to be recorded can be selected in the I/O Manager of the ibaPDA software.

7.4 Computer side

On the computer side, the iba modules ibaFOB-io-D, ibaFOB-2io-D or ibaFOB-4i-D with
the ibaFOB-4o-D supplementary modules are used.
Parallel to this, discrete signals can be coupled via other fiber optic connections, e.g.
using ibaPADU or ibaNet750-BM. The option of coupling in signals from other systems
using system connections and bus monitors is also available.
The ibaFOB-io-ExpressCard is used to couple notebooks.

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7.5 Device layout

Front view
1 Operating status display
2 Status LED data set query
3 Status LED parameter query
4 Plug for power supply
5 X30 Rx (Link0 = Data set channel, CH0)
6 X31 Tx (Link0 = Rx mirror, do not connect)
7 X32 Rx (Link1 = Parameter channel, CH3)
8 X33 Tx (Link1 = Parameter channel, CH3)
9 X34 Rx (Link2 = DriveWindow)
10 X35 Tx (Link2 = DriveWindow)
11 Rotary switch S1
12 FO output X10 TX
13 FO input X11 RX

Figure 1: Device layout

7.5.1 Operating status display (status LEDs) (1)

LED Status Description
Run red on Device starting; if the device is booted up, the LED
(green/red) changes to green
green blinking Device working
off No power
Comm off No measurement
(yellow) on Measuring
32Mb off No data reception 32 Mbit/s on X11
(white) on Data reception 32 Mbit/s on X11
blinking Data reception 32 Mbit/s on X11 but signal is wrong
Err off Normal status, everything is OK
(red) blinking Error has occurred within the device
Table 1: Operating status display LEDs

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7.5.2 Status LEDs data set query (2)

LED Status Description
Run (green) blinking Data query OK
off or on Function problems / device is defective
Link (yellow) blinking Blinks when a message is received
(steadily lit when several messages are being received)
Resp (white) on Data requested, all data arriving
blinks quickly Data requested, data are not arriving
blinks slowly Data requested, only some data arriving
off No data requested
Err (red) on Disrupted message received (possible cause: the topology
setting of the drives connected to the NDBU-95 is wrong, see
chapter 8.3.2)
off Normal status, everything is OK
Table 2: Data set query status LEDs

7.5.3 Status LEDs parameter query (3)

LED Status Description
DW (white) on Connection for DriveWindow released
off Connection for ibaBM-DDCS released
Link (yellow) blinking Blinks when a message is received
(steadily lit when several messages are being received)
Resp (white) on Data requested, all data are arriving
blinks quickly Data requested, data are not arriving
blinks slowly Data requested, only some data are arriving
off No data requested
Err (red) on Disrupted message received
off Normal status, everything is OK
Table 3: Parameter query status LEDs

7.5.4 24 V power supply (4)

A DC voltage of 24 V (20 V to 30 V) must be applied to the 2-pin Phoenix threaded
coupling connector provided for the power supply.

Important note
Make sure the polarity is correct!

7.5.5 X30 Rx (5) and X31 Tx (6)

Interface via X30 (Rx) to the data set channel in the DDCS network (CH0). The data
received on X30 is mirrored to the output X31 (Tx).
X31 must not be connected to the input of the branching unit NDBU. This connection
leads to malfunctioning.

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7.5.6 X32 Rx (7) and X33 Tx (8)

Interface to the parameter channel in the DDCS network (CH3).

7.5.7 X34 Rx (9) and X35 Tx (10)

Connection to the loopthrough of a computer with DriveWindow

7.5.8 Rotary switch S1 (11)

Up to 15 ibaBM-DDCS devices can be interconnected in a ring topology. The devices
are addressed via the rotary switch S1.
Device numbers in the Rotary switch position
cascade
Not allowed 0
1st Device 1
2nd Device 2
…

14th Device E
15th Device F

7.5.9 Fiber optic connections X10 TX (12) and X11 RX (13)

X11: fiber optic reception interface (RX)
X10: fiber optic sending interface (TX)
An I/O card of the ibaFOB-D generation must be installed in the ibaPDA computer in
order to be able to send and receive data.
 See chapter 4 “System requirements in the ibaPDA computer”.

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8 ibaBM-DDCS in ABB environment

8.1 Configuration with data set and parameter channel

Figure 2: ibaBM-DDCS in the ABB environment with ABB control

ibaBM-DDCS offers 2 options for capturing and recording measured signals:

1. Logging of the signals in the data set channel (CH0 connection of the drives).
Simplex fiber optic connection between ibaBM-DDCS X30 and an arbitrary channel
of the NDBU-95 (NDBU operation mode: “REGEN”). The X31 output must not be
connected to the NDBU-95.
Alternative connection: ibaBM-DDCS is integrated in the connection between
NDBU-95 and ABB control.
2. Querying of other values from the drives in the parameter data channel (CH3
connection of the drives). Duplex fiber optic connection between ibaBM-DDCS
X32/X33 and the CH3 port of a drive or the MSTR port of a NDBU-95 (NDBU
operation mode: “DDCS/DRIVEBUS”).
3. Furthermore, ibaBM-DDCS offers a connection to loopthrough configuration and
measurement queries of an external computer with DriveWindow. The DriveWindow
computer is connected to the drives via the parameter channel if needed. Duplex
fiber optic connection between ibaBM-DDCS X34/X35 and the DriveWindow
computer.

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8.2 Cascading ibaBM-DDCS devices

Up to 15 devices supporting the ibaNet protocol 32Mbit Flex can be connected to each
I/O link of an ibaFOB-D card in a fiber optic ring topology (e. g. ibaPADU-S-IT,
ibaBM-eCAT). The rotary switch S1 has to be set to a unique device number at each
device.
Keep in mind, that the total data rate in the fiber optic ring must be distributed among the
connected devices.

Figure 3: ibaBM-DDCS - cascading

Other documentation
For the description of the 32Mbit Flex protocol refer to the ibaFOB-D manual.

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8.3 Data set channel

8.3.1 Data sets
The ABB control uses “data sets” to exchange information with the drives (CH0).
Every data set consists of three 16-bit Integer values (indeces). A data set number and
the data set index provide a given measurement or status value with ABB.

The ABB control sends even data set numbers (2n) to the drives, which answer with the
next odd data set number (2n + 1).
ABB control Drive
Query response
Data set 10  Data set 11 
Data set 12  Data set 13 

The desired signals are selected with ibaPDA via the following parameters:
 Node number (drive)
 Data set number
 Index
The device can read all data sets that the control requests from the drives an sends back
to them.

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8.3.2 Star topology with NDBU mode REGEN

One or more NDBU-95 devices (DDCS branching unit) are used to distribute the DDCS
telegrams. 8 drives can be connected to each NDBU-95. Up to 16 NDBU-95 devices can
be cascaded.
The device ibaBM-DDCS must be connected via a unidirectional FO cable to that NDBU-
95, which is next to the controller. This NDBU-95 must be operated in REGEN mode,
then the device can read all telegrams, including the response telegrams sent from the
drives.

NDBU-95
for DDCS
S1

ON DIP

Unidir. POF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF

Bi-dir. POF Hex address : 7C

(decimal 124)

ibaBM-DDCS
REGEN
4 MBIT/s

S1

ON DIP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF

Hex address : 7C
(decimal 124)

POF

REGEN
4 MBIT/s
AC800 M + CI858

Figure 4: ibaBM-DDCS (data sets) with NDBU-95, REGEN mode

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Important note
When acquiring data sets in a star topology, ensure that the connected drives are set to
“Star” topology.
In DriveWindow, the parameter “CH0 HW CONNECTION” in the parameter set “DDCS
Control” of each drive has to be checked and set to “STAR”.1

In some drives, e.g. ACC800, there are several user sets. The topology setting must be
set in all used user sets. The user sets can be loaded and saved in the parameter
“APPLICATION MACRO” of the set “START-UP DATA“ (z.B. Par. 99.03).

Settings at the branching unit NDBU-95

S1
 Address settings (S1):
ON DIP
Address range 76 … 124
Default setting (01111100) = 0x7C.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF

 Operating mode selection (X13):

adjust to REGEN mode

 Select transfer rate (X12):

Default value for CH0: 4 Mbit/s

1The parameter set is in the protected area (set 105) in some drives, e.g. ACC800. In this case, a 4-digit
code has to be entered in the parameter „PASS CODE“ of the set „SYST CTR INPUTS“ (e.g. Par 16.03) in
order to have access to the protected area. Please contact ABB, when the code is unknown.

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ibaBM-DDCS connection to NDBU-95, REGEN mode

Figure 5: ibaBM-DDCS connection (data sets) to NDBU-95, REGEN mode

8.3.3 Star topology with NDBU mode DDCS/DRIVE BUS

This is an alternative configuration, if the NDBU-95 cannot be adjusted to REGEN mode.
One or more NDBU-95 devices (DDCS branching unit) are used to distribute the DDCS
telegrams. 8 drives can be connected to each NDBU-95. Up to 16 NDBU-95 devices can
be cascaded.
The device ibaBM-DDCS is coupled into the FO connection between NDBU-95
(MSTR.TX) and the controller (DDCS.RX). ibaBM-DDCS can read all telegrams sent
from the drives to the controller. In order to read the output telegrams from the controller,
a „bridge“ has to be integrated at a free NDBU-95 port, i.e. the TX and the RX port must
be connected via a FO cable.

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NDBU-95
for DDCS

S1

ON DIP

Unidir. POF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF

Hex address : 7C
Bi-dir. POF
(decimal 124)

ibaBM-DDCS DDCS/DRIVEBUS
4 MBIT/s

S1

ON DIP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF

Hex address : 7C
(decimal 124)

DDCS/DRIVEBUS
POF
4 MBIT/s

AC800 M + CI858

Figure 6: ibaBM-DDCS connection (data sets) to NDBU-95, DDCS/DRIVE BUS mode

Important note
When acquiring data sets in a star topology, ensure that the connected drives are set to
“Star” topology.
In DriveWindow, the parameter “CH0 HW CONNECTION” in the parameter set “DDCS
Control” of each drive has to be checked and set to “STAR”2.

Settings at the branching unit NDBU-95

S1
 Address setting (S1):
ON DIP
Address range 76 … 124
Default: (01111100) = 0x7C
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF

 Operating mode selection (X13):

Adjust to DDCS/DRIVEBUS

 Transfer rate (X12):

Default setting CH0: 4 Mbit/s

2 See important note and footnote 1 on page 19

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ibaBM-DDCS connection to NDBU-95, DDCS/DRIVEBUS mode

Figure 7: ibaBM-DDCS connection (data sets) to NDBU-95, DDCS/DRIVEBUS mode

8.3.4 Ring topology

A ring topology may often be found in older plants.
The telegrams are sent from one drive (CH0) to the next one via a FO ring. Every drive
(CH0) takes the data which are addressed to it from the data stream and sends the reply
data to the next drive. The last drive sends back the data to the controller.
The ibaBM-DDCS device is coupled into the ring between the last drive and the
controller.

Unidir. POF

POF

ibaBM-DDCS

AC800 M + CI858

Figure 8: ibaBM-DDCS (data sets) in ring topology

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Important note
When acquiring data sets in a ring topology, ensure that the connected drives are set to
“Ring” mode.
In DriveWindow, the parameter “CH0 HW CONNECTION” in the parameter set “DDCS
Control” of each drive has to be checked and set to “RING”.3

3 See important note and footnote 1 on page 19

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8.4 Parameter channel

8.4.1 Parameter
ibaBM-DDCS can access the service channel (CH3) of the ABB drives and query
parameters there, independent from a communication connection to a controller. ibaBM-
DDCS acts here as master and reads the current parameter values of the drives.
ibaBM-DDCS is directly connected to the CH3 port of a drive or to the master port of the
NDBU-95, which is connected to the drives (CH3).

Important note
The parameter channel is only for acquiring supplementary information from drives or
slow values, e.g. temperatures.
This is why we usually recommend for continuous acquisition the access via the
data set-channel.

Important note
Since every parameter is requested via handshake (request – response) by the drive, the
access cycle depends directly on the number of values, which are requested. A standard
value is: approx. 2 ms per analog value and approx. 2 ms per 16 digital values.
Access times become very high, when many drives are connected. In order to improve
this behavior, iba recommends using several ibaBM-DDCS devices, see the tip in chap.
8.5

The desired parameters are selected with ibaPDA as follows:

 Node number (drive)
 Parameter group
 Parameter number

Figure 9: Parameter selection

Like in DriveWindow, the parameters can be selected with a symbolic browser, where
the user can see the node names, the parameter groups and the parameters as text.
If DriveWindow and ibaPDA shall be operated in parallel, DriveWindow is connected to
the X34 (RX/TX) port of ibaBM-DDCS. The accesses to the drives are looped through
ibaBM-DDCS. In contrast to DriveWindow, ibaPDA can only read the parameters.

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ibaPDA only supports the acquisition of analog parameter values in 32-bit IEEE-Float
format and digital parameter values.
Important note
Analog parameters in other formats, e. g. DINT, are misrepresented in ibaPDA.

When there is only one drive, ibaBM-DDCS can be connected directly to the CH3 port
(service channel) of the drive. When there are several drives, the communication can be
established using a NDBU-95 in star or ring topology.

8.4.2 Star topology

Several drives can be accessed via one or more NDBU-95 devices (DDCS branching
unit). 8 drives can be connected to each NDBU-95. Up to 16 NDBU-95 devices can be
cascaded.
ibaBM-DDCS is connected to the MSTR port of the NDBU-95 with a bidirectional FO
cable.
Important note
When acquiring parameters in a star topology, ensure that the connected drives are set
to “Star” mode.
In DriveWindow, the parameter “CH3 HW CONNECTION” in the parameter set “DDCS
Control” of each drive has to be checked and set to “STAR”.4

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POF
S1

ON DIP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF

Unidir. POF Hex address : 7A

(decimal 122)
Bi-dir. POF

DDCS/DRIVEBUS
1 MBIT/s

POF

S1

ON DIP
POF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF

Hex address : 7C
(decimal 124)
ibaBM-DDCS

DriveWindow PC
DDCS/DRIVEBUS
1 MBIT/s
ABB POF

NDBU-95
for DriveWindow

Figure 10: ibaBM-DDCS (parameter) in STAR topology

Settings at the branching unit NDBU-95

 Address settings (S1):
Address range 76 … 124
(01001100 … 01111100) = 0x4C … 0x7C
Note:
– When NDBU-95 units are cascaded, each
unit must have a unique address between
76 and 124
– Units with higher addresses must be closer
to the ibaBM-DDCS within the cascade
– Use only even-numbered addresses

 Operating mode selection (X13):

adjust to DDCS/DRIVEBUS.

 Select transfer rate (X12):

Default value for CH3: 1 Mbit/s

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ibaBM-DDCS connection to NDBU-95 (parameter channel)

Figure 11: ibaBM-DDCS connection (parameter) to NDBU-95

8.4.3 Ring topology

A ring topology may often be found in older plants.
The telegrams are sent from one drive to the next one via a FO ring. Every drive takes
the data which are addressed to it from the data stream and sends the reply data to the
next drive.

Unidir. POF

Bi-dir. POF Unidir. POF

ibaBM-DDCS

DriveWindow PC

ABB POF

Figure 12: ibaBM-DDCS (parameter) with ring topology

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Important note
When acquiring parameters in a ring topology, ensure that the connected drives are set
to “Ring” mode.
In DriveWindow, the parameter “CH3 HW CONNECTION” in the parameter set “DDCS
Control” of each drive has to be checked and set to “RING”.5

8.4.4 Connection of a computer with DriveWindow

ibaBM-DDCS offers a third fiber optic connection for connecting an external computer
with DriveWindow software. The communication between the DriveWindow computer
and the drives is looped through ibaBM-DDCS, there is no active data exchange with
ibaBM-DDCS.
Important note
As long as the DriveWindow computer is active, ibaBM-DDCS slows down the active data
query on the parameter channel and passes on the DriveWindow computer query via this
connection. The passive logging of the signals (data set query) continues as usual.

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8.5 Time response

The data acquisition cycle depends on the following parameters:
 Timebase of the ibaBM-DDCS interface in ibaPDA:
Can be set in the ibaPDA I/O Manager under “ibaBM-DDCS - General - Time base”.
Default value: ibaPDA acquisition timebase (I/O Manager – General).
The fastest time that can be set, depends on the number of values that is transferred via
the FO connection, including all devices that are connected to the same link via cascade.
The data size is limited to 4060 Byte, the fastest timebase is 0.025 ms. ibaPDA gives a
warning note, if the data size is too large or the timebase is too fast. Under “FOB-xx-D -
Link x – Info” (connection status), you can see the current number of bytes that are
transferred.
 Access via data set:
The data cycle depends on the limitation on the FO side, which is described above.
 Access via parameter:
As every variable is requested via handshake (request – response), the data cycle
depends on the number of values (approx. 2 ms per analog value and per 16 digital
values), i.e. the fastest data cycle for 100 analog values is approx. 200 ms.

Tip
Access times become very high, when many drives are connected. In order to improve
this behavior, iba recommends using several ibaBM-DDCS devices.

In ibaPDA you can assign the setting “Fast” to the parameter values. The sequence of
the requested parameter values can be influenced by this setting. Values which are set
to ”Fast” are sent in each cycle. Additionally, only one slow parameter value (“Fast” not
activated) will be sent with each cycle.

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Example:
8 analog parameter values are captured in total: 2 values which are set to “Fast” and 6
slow values. The 2 fast values and 1 slow value are sent with each cycle, in total 3 values.
Hence, one cycle takes 6 ms.
Each slow value is captured in every 6th cycle, that means every 36 ms.

Legend: 1st and 2nd parameter value „Fast“

1st to 6th parameter value „Slow“

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9 Configuration in ibaPDA

Important note
If the firmware version of the ibaFOB-D card is older than V2.00 (build 172), first update
the firmware and then install the new version of the ibaPDA software. Please contact the
iba support.

9.1 Configuration in the I/O Manager

Find the appropriate link of the FOB-D card to which the ibaBM-DDCS is connected in
the I/O Manager. Click on the link with the right mouse button, which opens a submenu.
Select “Add module”. Another submenu with all available devices will be displayed.
Select “ibaBM-DDCS” from this list. “ibaBM-DDCS” will now be shown below the link of
your ibaFOB-D card.

Figure 13: Adding the ibaBM-DDCS module

Tip
When the device has already been connected, select “Auto detect” in the context menu
or click on the <New configuration> icon. Then, the connected devices will be
automatically detected, the configured data will be read and the corresponding modules
will be entered in the I/O Manager.

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Now click on the link ibaBM-DDCS with the right mouse button and you can add the
modules “Data set”, “Parameter” and “Diagnose”. Beginning with ibaPDA version 6.35,
there is also the module type “Data set telegram counters” available.

Figure 14: Adding modules

9.1.1 ibaBM-DDCS - General tab

Here you can see the standard settings for the device.

Figure 15: ibaBM-DDCS – General tab

Basic settings
 Module type
Display of the module type, cannot be modified
 Locked
True: No changes possible. Only authorized users can unlock modules.
False: Any user can make changes

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 Enabled
True: ibaBM-DDCS module is processed by ibaPDA
False: ibaBM-DDCS module and all submodules are not processed
 Name
Name of the module
 Use name as prefix
If TRUE is selected, the module name is placed in front of the signal name as
prefix.
 Timebase
Acquisition timebase used for this module,
see chapter 8.5. “Time response”.

Connection
 IP Address
The IP address of the device in the FOB-D network is displayed here.
Please refer to the description in the ibaFOB-D manual.
 Auto enable/disable
TRUE: the data acquisition is started even though the device is missing. During the
measurement process, ibaPDA tries to re-establish the connection. If this is
successful, the measurement will be restarted.
FALSE: the measurement is not started, if ibaPDA cannot establish a connection to
the device.

DDCS
 Data set speed (CH0)
You can select the speed of the data set channel here, default value: 4 MBaud.
 Data set timeout (CH0)
You can set a timeout for the data set channel here.
 Parameter speed (CH3)
You can select the speed of the parameter channel here, default value: 1 MBaud.
 Parameter timeout (CH3)
You can set a timeout for the parameter channel here.
 DriveWindow timeout
You can set a timeout for a DriveWindow computer here.
Note
Please make sure that the baud rate, adjusted in ibaPDA, corresponds with the settings
of the connected NDBU-95.

A link is available in the bottom field of the General tab.

 Read configuration from the device

With this link, it is possible to read a configuration directly from the device.

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9.1.2 ibaBM-DDCS – Diagnostics tab

Here, you find information about the actual versions and the serial number of the device.

Figure 16: ibaBM-DDCS – Diagnostics tab

 Write firmware
With this link, you can update the firmware. Select the update file
„bmddcs_vxxx.iba“ in the browser window and start the update with <OK>.
The procedure takes several minutes and must not be interrupted.
 Reset to factory defaults
Please note that configurations stored in the device are deleted after a reset.

9.1.3 Module type „Data set“

Here you can see the basic settings for the module and select the data set signals.

Figure 17: Data set - General tab

Basic settings
 Module type
Display of the module type, cannot be modified

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 Locked
True: No changes possible. Only authorized users can unlock modules.
False: Any user can make changes
 Enabled
True: Data acquisition is enabled for this module
False: Data acquisition is not enabled for this module
 Name
Name of the module
 Module No.
Logical number of the module
 Timebase
Acquisition timebase used for this module
 Use name as prefix
If TRUE is selected, the module name is placed in front of the signal name as
prefix.

Advanced
 Enable default values
True: In the event of a timeout, the last transmitted value will be
overwritten by the default value. The default value can be preset in the
Analog and Digital tabs.
False: In the event of a timeout, the last transmitted value will remain

Module Layout
 No. analog signals:
Number of lines in the Analog tab
 No. digital signals:
Number of lines in the Digital tab

Browse
In order to select the data set signals, click on “Browse” in the bottom field. The data set
browser will open and the nodes (drives) will be displayed. The symbols mean:
 Red node: no response received from the node
 Green node: response received from the node
In the tree structure, select the signal via the node number, the data set number and the
index. The signal is added to the signal grid by double clicking on the desired signal or
clicking on the <Add> button.

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Figure 18: Data set browser

Depending on whether the selected type is analog or digital, the signal will appear on the
Analog or Digital tab. Node number (slave), data set number and index are entered
automatically.

Figure 19: Overview of the data set signals

Complete control words, status words and fault words can be captured as analog value
and itemized by 16 bit-decoders in ibaPDA.
Note
Make sure, that a signal is not requested twice. In case of duplicate signals ibaPDA
displays an error message when starting the acquisition.

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9.1.4 Module type „Parameter“

Here you can see the basic settings for the module and select the parameter signals.

Figure 20: Parameter – General tab

Basic settings
 Module type
Display of the module type, cannot be modified
 Locked
True: No changes possible. Only authorized users can unlock modules.
False: Any user can make changes
 Enabled
True: Data acquisition is enabled for this module
False: Data acquisition is not enabled for this module
 Name
Name of the module
 Module no.
Logical number of the module
 Timebase
Acquisition timebase used for this module
 Use name as prefix
If “True” is selected, the module name is placed in front of the signal name as
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Advanced
 Enable default values
True: In the event of a timeout, the last transmitted value will be
overwritten by the default value. The default value can be preset in the
Analog and Digital tabs.
False: In the event of a timeout, the last transmitted value will remain.

Module Layout
 No. analog signals:
Number of lines in the Analog tab
 No. digital signals:
Number of lines in the Digital tab

Browse
In order to select the parameter signals, click on “Browse” in the bottom field. The
parameter browser will open and the nodes (drives) will be displayed. Only the active
nodes (drives) will be displayed here.
In the tree structure, now select the signal via the node number, the parameter group
and the index number. The signal is added to the signal table by double clicking on the
desired signal or clicking on the <Add> button.

Figure 21: Parameter browser

Depending on whether the selected type is analog or digital, the signal will appear on the
Analog or Digital tab. Node number (slave), parameter number (parameter group) and
index are automatically entered.

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Figure 22: Overview of parameter signals

A fast sampling rate is enabled by default in the column “Fast”. For signal values which
change slowly, this setting can be manually disabled in order to reduce the load.
Complete control words, status words and fault words can be captured as analog value
and itemized by 32 bit-decoders in ibaPDA.
By clicking on the <OK> button, all the settings will be applied to the device and the
measurement will automatically start.
Note
Make sure, that a signal is not requested twice. In case of duplicate signals ibaPDA
displays the an error message when starting the acquisition.

9.1.5 Module type „Diagnose“

Here you can see the basic settings for the module:

Figure 23 : Diagnose – General tab

Basic settings
 Module type
Display of the module type, cannot be modified
 Locked
True: No changes possible. Only authorized users can unlock modules.
False: Any user can make changes
 Enabled
True: Data acquisition is enabled for this module
False: Data acquisition is not enabled for this module

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 Name
Name of the module
 Module no.
Logical number of the module
 Timebase
Acquisition timebase used for this module
 Use name as prefix
If TRUE is selected, the module name is placed in front of the signal name as
prefix.
The diagnose data is pre-defined in the Analog and Digital tab. The diagnostic data can
be visualized and saved like measured values.

Figure 24 : Diagnose – Analog tab

Figure 25 : Diagnose – Digital tab

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Note
Beginning with ibaPDA version 6.35, the diagnose data is pre-defined by ibaPDA.
In ibaPDA version 6.34 or older, the user had to manually enter the diagnose data.
In this case, the number of analog and digital signals had to be entered in the General
tab and the diagnose values with address and designation had to be manually entered
in the Analog and Digital tabs.
For an easier configuration, pre-configured diagnose modules for the most important
diagnostic data were available on the DVD “iba Software & Manuals”, which is included
in delivery. The modules could be imported in the I/O Manager:
- Module 290: diagnostic counter for data set telegrams drive 1 – 16
- Module 291: diagnostic counter for data set telegrams drive 17 – 32
- Module 299: general diagnostic values, counter, error displays

9.1.6 Module type “Data set telegram counters”

Here you can see the basic settings for the module:

Figure 26 : Data set telegram counters – General tab

Basic settings
 Module type
Display of the module type, cannot be modified
 Locked
True: No changes possible. Only authorized users can unlock modules.
False: Any user can make changes
 Enabled
True: Data acquisition is enabled for this module
False: Data acquisition is not enabled for this module
 Name
Name of the module
 Module no.
Logical number of the module
 Timebase
Acquisition timebase used for this module

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 Use name as prefix

If “True” is selected, the module name is placed in front of the signal name as
prefix.
The telegram counters for the data exchange from controller to the drives 1 to 127 are
pre-defined in the Analog tab. The telegram counters can be visualized and saved like
measured values.

Figure 27 : Data set telegram counters – Analog tab

9.1.7 Display of the measured values

The current measurements of analog and digital signals and diagnostic values will be
displayed on the Analog and Digital tab of the ibaBM-DDCS module.

Figure 28: Actual values of the analog signals

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Figure 29: Actual values of the digital signals

All selected signals will be displayed in the ibaPDA signal tree. You can capture and
record the measurements as usual.

Figure 30: Measurements in ibaPDA

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10 Technical data

10.1 Main data

Short description

Name ibaBM-DDCS

Description Bus monitor for DDCS drive bus

Order number 13.120710

DDCS interface

Number 3 for one DDCS drive bus

Design 2 HBFR Versatile Link connector (1 mm POF) for RX and

TX, simplex, duplex, without interlocking (per link)

Typical application Link0: Connected with control (only Rx is used here)

Link1: Connected with measurement interface of the drives
Link2: Connected to computer with DriveWindow for
configuration and measurement, if required

ibaNet interface

Number 1 (e.g. connection to ibaPDA)

ibaNet protocol 32Mbit Flex

Data transmission rate 32 Mbit/s

Sampling rate Up to 40 kHz, freely adjustable

Connection type 2 ST connector (62.5 µm / 125 µm), cable length up to

2000 m without repeater

Power supply, operating and indicating elements

Power supply +24 V DC (±10 %)

Power consumption Up to 15 W

Rotary switch Device address (in a cascade)

Indicators 4 LEDs for the operating status

8 LEDs for the channel status

Operating and environmental conditions

Cooling Passive

Operating temperature 32 °F to 122 °F (0° C to 50° C)

Storage and transportation temperature -13 °F to 158 °F (-25° C to 70° C)

Humidity class according to DIN 40040 F, no condensation

Protection class IP20

Mounting DIN rail , vertical

Standards EMC: IEC 61326-1

FCC part 15 class A

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Dimensions and weight

Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) 2.1 in x 7.4 in x 5.5 in (54 mm x 188 mm x 140 mm) with
mounting rail clip

Weight Approx. 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)

(incl. packaging and documentation)

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10.2 Dimension sheet

(Dimensions in mm)
Figure 31: Dimension sheet ibaBM-DDCS

(Dimensions in mm)
Figure 32: Dimension sheet ibaBM-DDCS with cables

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11 Support and contact

Support
Phone: +49 911 97282-14
Fax: +49 911 97282-33
Email: [email protected]

Note
If you require support, indicate the serial number (iba-S/N) of the product.

Contact
Headquarters
iba AG
Postbox 1828
DE-90708 Fürth
Germany

Phone.: +49 911 97282-0

Fax: +49 911 97282-33
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Harald Opel

Shipping address
iba AG
Gebhardtstr. 10
DE-90762 Fürth
Germany

Regionally and worldwide

You can find other contact addresses or our regional subsidiaries or agencies
on our website:
www.iba-ag.com.

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