The settings of the frequency converter are correct. But the frequency converter goes only to 2.5Hz. If you disconnect the motor from the frequency converter then the frequency converter works correctly.

It could be that the motor consume too much current.

In this special case the motor was already working several years without frequency  converter under a roof. The circumstances of the weather involving that the isolation isn't god enough and the motor use too much energy.

Solution:

Every time when you connect an old motor with a frequency converter, connect between the devices a sinus filter to avoid such kind of problem.

In March 2012, the timers KOE have been discontinued because the devices could no longer be obtained by SBC.

Replacement possibilities
As possible functional replacement the KOP_F can be used (but note that the mechanical dimensions and connectors are not identical. And the time range of the timers KOP_F is up to 100h).

The FBox library 'Modbus 1' from Engiby is obsolete and is replaced by 'Modbus 2.'

Therefore, only Modbus 2 licences can be ordered for PG5 2.0, PG5 2.1 or PG5 2.2.

For information regarding the differences between the 'Modbus 1' and the 'Modbus 2' library please refer to the this comparison page from Engiby (see link below).

Do I need to adapt my Fupla program in case it contains "Modbus 1" FBoxes?
No, to be able to keep old projects unchaged, a 'Modbus 1' library, version 1.85 (compatible to V 1.4, V2.0,  V2.1 and V2.2) is available from Engiby and use the same license key as "Modbus 2".
In other words, once Modbus 2 is installed, Modbus 1.82/1.83/1.84/1.85 can also be used without a new key.

• 'Modbus 1' library, version 1.82 is usable only on PG5 2.0
• 'Modbus 1' library, version 1.83 is usable on PG5 2.0 and PG5 2.1 (except PG5 2.1.300 and later)
• 'Modbus 1' library, version 1.84 is usable on PG5 2.1 and PG5 2.1 including PG5 2.1.300 and later
• 'Modbus 1' library, version 1.85 is usable on PG5 1.4, PG5 2.0, PG5 2.1 and PG5 2.2

Download
The 'Modbus 1' library version 1.84 can be downloaded from the Engiby homepage using the following link:

• Download Modbus1 (1.85)

As described in FAQ 101479 the version 2.6.xxx of the Engiby libraries is required for PG5 2.0.150 (PG5 2.0 SP1). This FAQ contains the link to download the libraries (in order to have a fast solution for concerned customer SBC exceptionally does have the possibility to provide these libraries).

Remarks

• Please note that the M-Bus library 2.6.014 available from this FAQ is not the latest version.
  In order to obtain the last version 2.6.1xx please contact Engiby directly (SBC is not allowed to distribute the last version which contains new features for free).
• Please do install the "M-Bus SBC version" OR the "M-Bus Engiby version" but not both in parallel; this could lead to inconsistent file combinations.

The FBox libraries from Engiby for PG5 2.0.110 can not be used in PG5 2.0.150 because of internal changes of PG5 2.0.150 which lead to the fact that the library installer is not able to register the FBox libraries.

Symptom
The FBox libraries from Engiby (e.g. the "Modbus 2" or "M-Bus" drivers) as well as the Add-on tools provided from Engiby for PG5 2.0.110 can not be installed on PG5 2.0.150.

Reason
Due to modifications between PG5 2.0.110 and PG5 2.0.150 the installer for the FBox libraries from Engiby (and probably also other third-party FBoxes) is no longer able to register the license properly.

Solution

• FBox libraries from Engiby
  The concerned libraries and Add-on tools are being updated in order to be compatible with PG5 2.0.150. FBox libraries from Engiby which are compatible with PG5 2.0.150 do have version 2.6.000 or later.
  For version 2.6.000 of the Modbus2 or the M-Bus library please contact Engiby or your local sales office. For other libraries or Add-on tools please contact Engiby for the latest FBox library version which is compatible with PG5 2.0.
• Add-on tools from Engiby
  Add-On tool that are not yet adapted to PG5 SP 2.0.150 will install a 5at file in a wrong folder. By moving the file manually you can solve the problem.
  The old folder used by PG5 2.0.110:  "c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Saia Burgess\"
  The new folder used by PG5 2.0.150 and later is "c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Saia Burgess\LocalDir"
  Folder names can varry depending on Windows version and language. Folders may also be invisible or need administrator right.
  Procedure for installation of Add-on tools for PG5 2.0.110 in PG5 2.0.150:
  - Install the new PG5 SP2.0.150 according to the SBC's instructions
  - Installed the Add-On tool with the delivered Setup.
  - Find the *.5at file in the old folder
  - Move the file manually in the new folder
  - Restart PG5 SP 2.0.150
  The Add-On Tool should now be added in PG5.

PG5 2.0 features a library import feature which allows importing FBox libraries from PG5 1.4. This feature can be used for user-written libraries which are not protected and do not require a specific license but it is not recommended for more advanced FBox libraries such as the ones from Engiby.

For ensuring a proper functionality of the FBox library Engiby tests the FBox library for each new version of PG5 and adapts the library in order to guarantee the compatibility with the new PG5 version. In order to take advantage from these tests and adaptions it is not recommended to import the FBox libraries but to use the updated version of the library provided by the author (e.g. Engiby).

How to update an Enbigy FBox library?
For optaining the FBox library version please contact Engiby (an overview of the available, updated FBox library can be found on the Engiby homepage as well, see link below).

The Profibus DP-DP Coupler 6ES7 158-0AD00-0XA0 from Siemens is used to exchange data between two Profibus DP Master devices. The coupler itself acts as Profibus DP Slave and is to be connected to two different Profibus networks. It will copy the "input" of one side of the coupler to the "output" of the other side. This device is used by several customers and works with Profibus DP masters from SBC.

Important points when commissioning the 6ES7

• It is important that the modules on both sides of the DP/DP coupler do have an identical size
  When defining the modules, make sure that the size of the modules is identical on both "sides" (networks) of the coupler. Make sure that the "input" area of one side corresponds to the "output" area of the other side.
• The diagnostic bit in for the coupler has several possible meanings:
  - It can indicate "no communication"
  - or it can indicate a configuration mismatch (e.g. different size of the modules)
  - or it can indicate that no communication is running on the onter "side" of the coupler

OPERA, FIDELIO and SUITE-8 are widespread Hotel Management Systems (HMS) from micros-FIDELIO. ENGIBY offers a FBox family to interface SBC controllers with the HMS via FIAS protocol.

All HMS from micros-FIDELIO use the FIAS protocol to communicate with peripheral systems. Since ENGIBY's FBox family supports the FIAS protocol, it is possible to connect every Saia PCD® and PCS1 with the HMS. Both serial (RS-232) and IP-based (Ethernet)communication is supported by the FBoxes.

The ENGIBY FBoxes signal the occupation status of every single hotel room by monitoring the check-in and check-out messages sent out by the HMS front-desk. A database synchronization is automatically done as soon as the connection between the PCD and the HMS is (re-)established.

There is no limitation in the number of rooms supported by the ENGIBY FBox family. For further details see ENGIBY's homepage at www.engiby.ch.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
This FBox family is NOT a SBC product! The information in this FAQ is provided for your convenience only. Please contact ENGIBY to ensure the FBoxes are suitable for your specific requirements!

Serial S-Bus is still very often in use for it's low costs combined with good communication performance. Unfortunately, nowadays it's quite difficult to buy a notebook PC which still has at least one serial COM port!

USB to RS-232 adapters may be a solution, but there is no guaranty that a specific adapter will work with SBC S-Bus properly.

The EXSYS PCMCIA card EX-1352 with 2 serial RS-232 ports has been sucessfully tested at our technical support department. We can recommend this card for use with SBC S-Bus and Saia PG5®. Also available from EXSYS, but not tested, are cards with 1 or 4 RS-232 ports plus a card with 2 surge protected RS-232 ports.

Detailed information about this EXSYS cards can be found at the EXSYS homepage:
www.exsys.ch/index.php

Distribution:
EXSYS Vertriebs GmbH
Industriestrasse 8
D-61449 Steinbach/Ts.
Tel.:+49 (0)6171 975656
Fax:+49 (0)6171 975697

Yes, the company "M+S Industrielle Automation AG" has developped a WinCC driver for Classic Saia PCD® devices.

The driver is realized as plugin for WinCC and supports S-Bus (S-Bus USB, Ether-S-Bus, Serial-S-Bus). Among others a version for WinCC 7.0 SP1 is available. The current documentation is in German.

For more information contact M+S, Winterthur, Switzerland:
URL:   www.msia.ch/
EMail: info[at]msia.ch

Belimo MP-Bus actuators produced bevor 03.05.2005 can show this problem.

This is an Problem of the actuator. If you have mixed active, passive and switched sensors on the Belimo MP-Bus actuators, it can happened that the displayed values measured over the MP-Bus are not correct.
If  you have connect an switch sensor on the MP-Bus device adressed MP3 all the measured values can be wrong. This problem is fixed in all the actuators produced since 03.05.2005.

Workaround:

Don't use the MP-Bus adress MP3 for switching sensors.

Since the communiction on the PCD3 is not handled the same way as on PCD2, communication problems can occur with RCU (Midi-RIO) modules.

To solve this problem, the turnaround delay has to be increased. This can be done by writing the value 0xE00 in Reg0/Byte1. The turnaround delay will then be 1ms and the communication with the RCU-Modules will work properly.