ProSoft Technology AN-X-PB - Manual (Page 7)

AN-X-PBCAPT Page 3
• CD containing software and documentation
Other Requirements
To transfer data over Ethernet requires:
• 100 Mbit/second Ethernet network and hardware
• Ethernet network should uses switches, not hubs
• For the higher baud rates (3Mbaud and above), data capture requires
a fast computer, to keep up with the amount of data being
transferred. In addition, you should avoid starting or running other
tasks on the computer, since the overhead may interfere with the data
capture.
To understand the contents of the captured frames, you should be
thoroughly familiar with the Profibus specification and network
protocols.
Modes of Operation
There are three AN-X modes of operation:
• Boot mode. The AN-X is running its low level startup firmware.
• Configuration mode. This is the mode when you are updating the
firmware in the AN-X.
• Production mode. This is the normal runtime mode of operation.