Tools and Software - Master Simulators

Master Simulators - Questions & Answers

Read the most common questions about the Master Simulators for Profibus & DeviceNet

Q: How can I simulate a Profibus/Devicenet Network?
A: The easiest way is to use the HMS Master Simulators. The simulators are connected via serial or USB port to a standard PC. The software can dectect all connected devices automatically and shows the initialized I/O
communication sizes. In the main screen of the delivered software two fields for input and output data will appear. The output data can be set manually to values in HEX-format or bit wise.

Q: Does the Mastersimulators support the device specific data files?(GSD/EDS)
A: Yes, for the Profibus Mastersimulator. Its possible to start the Master
in a simple start up mode where the Master Simulator will detect the
I/O-Size by itself. On the other hand it is possible to run the Master
Simulator with the specific GSD-file. In an additional window the specific
modules can be set. The Devicenet Mastersimulator does not support EDS-files.

Q: Does the Profibus-DP Master Simulator support User Parameter?
A: Yes, in the "Open GSD" window a additional field for user parameter data is available. The data bytes can be set manually seperated by blanks.

Q: Does the Devicenet Mastersimulator Software support the USB- and
parallel-port version?
A: Yes, but please note that the older versions of the Devicenet Master
Simulator software does only support the parallel port version. Please ask the support team about an update version. It is available for free.

Q: Are the Master Simulators are working also with devices from other vendors?
A: Yes, the Mastersimulators are using typical data communication frames and physics acording to their fieldbus specification. Other vendor devices that are working according to this fieldbus specifications are also working together with the Master Simulators.