Central configuration management ofBürkert devices

Operating Instructions - SoftwareWe reserve the right to make technical changes without notice.
© Bürkert Werke GmbH & Co. KG, 2018
Operating Instructions 1812/00_EU-ML_00810713 / Original DE

Table of contents
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ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................4
1.1

Symbols.........................................................................................................................................4

1.2

Contact addresses........................................................................................................................4

1.3

Warranty........................................................................................................................................4

1.4

Information on the Internet...........................................................................................................52

AUTHORIZED USE..................................................................................................................................53

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................................64

3.1

Definition of the central configuration management...................................................................63.2

Components of the configuration management..........................................................................63.3

Prerequisites.................................................................................................................................7CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................................84.1

4.2
56

Configuration provider..................................................................................................................84.1.1

Activation of the function via Bürkert Communicator....................................................84.1.2

Activation of the function via display.............................................................................9Configuration client.......................................................................................................................9DIAGNOSTICS.......................................................................................................................................115.1

Configuration provider................................................................................................................115.2

Configuration client.....................................................................................................................12

DEVICE REPLACEMENT.......................................................................................................................133english﻿
About these instructions

1

ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions provide information about the functionality of the central configuration management ofBürkert devices. The instructions are aimed at people who project, install, start up and maintain the networkingof devices.
Important safety information.
Safety instructions and information for using the communication-capable devices or products may be foundin the corresponding operating instructions.
▶▶Carefully read these instructions.

1.1

Symbols
Indicates important additional information, tips and recommendations.

Refers to information in these operating instructions or in other documentation.
Designates a procedure which you must carry out.
Indicates a result.
MENUE Representation of software interface text.

1.2

Contact addresses

Germany
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
Sales Center
Christian-Bürkert-Str. 13-17
D-74653 IngelfingenTel. + 49 (0) 7940 - 10-91 111
Fax + 49 (0) 7940 - 10-91 448
E-mail: info@burkert.com
InternationalThe contact addresses can be found on the Internet at: www.burkert.com

1.3

Warranty

The warranty is only valid if the device is used as authorized in accordance with the specified application
conditions.

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About these instructions

1.4

Information on the Internet

The operating instructions and data sheets for Bürkert products can be found on the internet at:
www.burkert.com

2AUTHORIZED USE

The functionality of the central configuration management is designed for the simple and quick replacementof communication-capable Bürkert devices.
▶▶Use according to the authorized data, operating conditions, and conditions of use specified in the contract
documents and operating instructions of the corresponding devices or products.
▶▶Use the functionality only in conjunction with third-party devices and components recommended andauthorized by Bürkert.
▶▶Correct installation and careful use and maintenance are essential for reliable and faultless operation.

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3PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONThis section includes descriptions and explanations of the functionality of the configuration management ofBürkert devices.

3.1

Definition of the central configuration management

The functionality of the central configuration management enables the Bürkert devices to be replaced quickly
without additional configuration.
Purpose of the configuration:•• Uncomplicated replacement of defective devices.

3.2

Components of the configuration management•• Configuration provider•• Configuration client
The central configuration management features a configuration provider which reads out the configurations of
the configuration clients and saves them centrally.
A replacement of the managed device is detected by the configuration provider in the network. The configuration
provider automatically parameterizes the new device with the saved configuration of the predecessor device.

Configuration
provider (centralcontrol unit)
Figure 1:

Configuration clients

Example of components of the central configuration management

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Prerequisites for automatic configuration is a device with the same identification number and different
serial number.
Additional conditional prerequisites:•• SCV2 ME4x
- same slot•• Devices with fixed address via DIP switch- same address•• Compact Connect Module- same installation position

3.3

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for the central configuration management:•• Configuration provider function has been activated,•• Configuration provider has an SD card.

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4CONFIGURATION
The “Bürkert Communicator” software and the related general description are available on theBürkert homepage.
The exact description of the communication-capable devices or products can be found in therespective operating instructions.

4.1

Configuration provider

4.1.1

Activation of the function via Bürkert Communicator

The configuration provider function must be activated once.
The settings for the configuration provider is available in the following menu:
Menu: General settings → Detailed views Parameter → Configuration provider

COMMUNICATOR
FileDevice

Edit

View

Options1

DesktopTools

HelpGraph

Parameter

Diagnostics MaintenancebüS COM4

Parameter

Configuration provider

Gateway ME43
Industrial communication

Status

OffForce reconfiguration of all device

Off8DI

Slot 01

8DI

Slot 02

8DI

Slot 03

3AI3DO
Slot 04

Figure 2:100%

Detailed views Parameter for configurations provider

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englishActiveErase all device configurations

General settings

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General settings﻿Configuration

Parameter for configuration provider
Level 1

Level 2

Description

Configuration provider

StatusActivate or deactivate function

Erase all device configurations

Is implemented when the device has
been restarted

Force reconfiguration of alldeviceIs implemented when the device has
been restarted

4.1.2

Activation of the function via display

Menu → Parameter → Cfg.Provid. → On

4.2

Configuration client
The device has been pre-initialized ex works and a configuration is therefore not required.

The settings for the configuration client is available in the following menu:
Menu: General settings → Detailed views Parameter → Configuration client

COMMUNICATOR
FileDevice

Edit

View

Options

Tools

Help

General settings

DesktopGraph

Parameter

Diagnostics MaintenancebüS COM4

Parameter

Configuration client

Mode

Gateway ME43

Automatically switch on

Change mode

8DI

Slot 01

InputsGeneral settings
8DI

Slot 02

8DI

Slot 03

3AI3DO
Slot 04

Zoom

Figure 3:100%

Detailed views Parameter for configuration client
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Level 1

Level 2

Description

Configuration client

Mode

Defines whether the configuration should be managed
by a device. With Automatically switch on you wait
for a provider and then switch to Active (deliverystatus)

Change mode

The devices are delivered as standard in Automatically switch on status.

The status switches to active as soon as an active provider is in the same network.
1General settings
Parameter

Diagnostics MaintenanceParameter

Configuration client

Mode

ActiveChange mode

Figure 4:

Active mode

If the configuration is not correctly managed by a provider, the configuration client signals this with a blue
maintenance message.

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5DIAGNOSTICS

5.1

Configuration provider

A blue maintenance message signals that a configuration client is missing or that replaced devices are notbeing reconfigured.
Detailed status messages can be viewed in the following menu:
Menu: General settings → Detailed views Diagnostics → Configuration provider

COMMUNICATOR
FileDevice

Edit

View

Options

Tools

Help

1

ME43_8MFCs
1 device missing

1

DesktopGraphbüS COM4

Diagnostics

Configuration provider
Wait for changes

Number of managed devices

10- Thereof Number of offline configurations

0- Thereof Number of forced reconfigurations

0

Number of reconfigured clients0

Number of loaded client configurations

0

Slot 02

Number of missing clients

18DI

Number of failed configuration loads

0

3AI3DO

Number of failed reconfigurations

0

Industrial communication
General settings
8DI

Slot 01

8DI

Slot 03
Slot 04

Figure 5:

Diagnostics MaintenanceStatusGateway ME43

Zoom

Parameter

Managed clients100%

Detailed views Diagnostics for configuration provider

Diagnostics for configuration provider
Level 1
Level 2
Configuration provider Status
Number of managed devices- Thereof Number of offline configuration

Description
Wait for changes
Information since the device waslast started- Thereof Number of forced reconfigurations
Number of reconfigured clients
Information since the device waslast started
Number of loaded client configurations
Information since the device waslast started
Number of missing clients
Information since the device waslast started
Number of failed configuration loads
Information since the device waslast started
Number of failed reconfigurations
Information since the device waslast started
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5.2

Configuration client

A blue maintenance message signals that one or more configurations are not being correctly managed. In
this case the device cannot be replaced.

Maintenance is required18DI
Configuration is NOT managed byanother device. Confirm to switch
off this function.

Confirm

Figure 6:

Maintenance message

Detailed status messages can be viewed in the following menu:
Menu: General settings → Detailed views Diagnostics → Configuration client

COMMUNICATOR
FileDevice

Edit

View

Options

Tools

Help11

DesktopGraph

Parameter

Diagnostics MaintenancebüS COM3

Diagnostics

Configuration client

Transferable memory status
Gateway ME43

Status8DI

Number of reconfigurations

Slot 01

InputsGeneral settings
8DI

Slot 02

8DI

Slot 03

3AI3DO
Slot 04

Zoom

Figure 7:100%

Detailed views Diagnostics for configuration client12

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Managed by provider
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Diagnostics

Diagnostics for configuration client
Level 1

Level 2

Description

Configuration client

Transferable memory
statusDevice is managed by a provider

StatusManaged by provider

Number ofreconfigurations

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DEVICE REPLACEMENT

Procedure for replacing a device:→→Replace desired device.
A replacement of the managed device is detected by the configuration provider and the device is restarted
1 minute after integration into the network.
The replaced device has accepted the configuration of the predecessor device.
A blue maintenance message signals that the configuration provider is not being correctly managed
and that the device has not been correctly replaced.
The maintenance message appears 180s after the start.

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