Anybus NetTool for Profibus is a powerful Profibus configuration tool to create complete Profibus-DP network configurations to be downloaded to the HMS ABM-DPV1 Profibus master family. The graphical workbench of Anybus NetTool for Profibus allows the rapid compilation of Profibus network configurations based on slave GSD-files. With the integrated on line functionality the Profibus configuration can be downloaded to the master module as well as the I/O-data of the connected slaves can be monitored and modified in a comfortable and effective way. An enhanced diagnostic utility shows the detailed state of every configured slave in graphical manor and clear text. 

Anybus NetTool for Profibus contains a project management utility, which handles up to 16 Profibus network configurations within one project. Anybus NetTool for Profibus projects are stored in XML-format that allows an easy handling of the configuration data by third party applications.

Anybus NetTool for Profibus frees you from the difficult details of the Profibus configuration, so you can focus on functionality, not network details. The upcoming sections will take you through the process step-by-step. In no time you’ll be up and running!