Molex eNetMeter DN Portable Test Unit Specification Guide
Leading-edge diagnostic tools for DeviceNet industrial networks use high-speed
data sampling to predict system faults for avoiding plant automation down times
data sampling to predict system faults for avoiding plant automation down times
Brad
®
eNetMeter
™
DN is a passive device that continuously monitors a DeviceNet network
and sends the information over Ethernet to a PLC or PC monitoring system. The eNetMeter
™
DN provides extremely accurate measurements of the network parameters using high-speed
sampling. By comparing acceptable baseline measurements of a known, standard network, it
can predict imminent failures down to individual devices and proactively respond to out-of-
tolerance parameters.
sampling. By comparing acceptable baseline measurements of a known, standard network, it
can predict imminent failures down to individual devices and proactively respond to out-of-
tolerance parameters.
The information can be read directly by an EtherNet/IP
™
master. Optionally, data can be
accessed through Brad
®
NetAlytix
™
software, a DLL interface or an OPC server. For
additional information visit: www.molex.com/link/enetmeter.html
Brad
®
eNetMeter
™
DN and
NetAlytix
™
DeviceNet
Diagnostics
112008 eNetMeter
™
DN
112008 NetAlytix
™
Software
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
eNetMeter
™
DN
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
• Markets
- Automotive assembly
- Semiconductor processing
- Material handling
- Water and wastewater
- Pulp and paper
- Food and beverage
- Mining and metal
- Semiconductor processing
- Material handling
- Water and wastewater
- Pulp and paper
- Food and beverage
- Mining and metal
• Applications
- Validation of new and existing networks
- Periodic and proactive comparison of
- Periodic and proactive comparison of
network behavior to a known standard
- Real-time analysis of faulted networks
• Continuous high-speed measurement (up
to 100 mega-samples per second) of
critical network parameters (CAN signals,
power and shield voltage)
critical network parameters (CAN signals,
power and shield voltage)
• DeviceNet data is monitored using a passive
device, i.e. does not consume a MAC ID
• Data is available via Ethernet
(10/100 Mbaud TX)
• Presents both detailed and summary
(macro) data related to DeviceNet either
for the entire network or broken down by
individual nodes
for the entire network or broken down by
individual nodes
• Compact IP20 housing can be DIN-rail or
direct-panel mounted
• Portable test unit is easy to use on multiple
networks
• Accurate analysis of DeviceNet physical
layer parameters to avoid pending network
issues
issues
• Has no adverse effect on the network being
monitored
• Standard and flexible communication for a
variety of applications using a PLC and/or PC
• Users can implement a basic solution and
progress to a more detailed resolution as
required
required
• Easy installation, including retro-fit
applications
• Cost-effective approach, particularly for
OEMs and system integrators
eNetMeter
™
DN Portable Test Unit
• Real-time display of power and CAN signals
provided
• Package includes: main application, OPC
Server and API/ DLL
• Ability to save a network baseline report
(.csv format) for later comparison
• Easy-to-use, intuitive layout
• All network warnings and faults
summarized in a convenient window
• Network signal distortions are readily
apparent
• Software is flexible and easily implemented
within any control scheme
• Allows for real-time comparison of
behaviour to a known, standard network
• Key data can be accessed in only a few
mouse clicks
• Users get a clear picture of current network
issues for immediate resolution
• Summary can be printed for off-line analysis
or action (to drive a maintenance work
order)
order)
NetAlytix
™
Software
eNetMeter
™
DN
NetAlytix
™
Software