EP2888848A1 - Circuit permettant de transmettre des signaux et de réaliser une isolation galvanique - Google Patents

Circuit permettant de transmettre des signaux et de réaliser une isolation galvanique

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EP2888848A1
EP2888848A1 EP13742618.5A EP13742618A EP2888848A1 EP 2888848 A1 EP2888848 A1 EP 2888848A1 EP 13742618 A EP13742618 A EP 13742618A EP 2888848 A1 EP2888848 A1 EP 2888848A1
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processing unit
signal processing
differential
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Matthias Brudermann
Daniel KOLLMER
Christoph WERLE
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Endress and Hauser Flowtec AG
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H03—ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
    • H03H—IMPEDANCE NETWORKS, e.g. RESONANT CIRCUITS; RESONATORS
    • H03H7/00—Multiple-port networks comprising only passive electrical elements as network components
    • H03H7/004—Capacitive coupling circuits not otherwise provided for
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B5/00—Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
    • H04B5/70—Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes
    • H04B5/72—Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for local intradevice communication
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L25/00—Baseband systems
    • H04L25/02—Details ; arrangements for supplying electrical power along data transmission lines
    • H04L25/0264—Arrangements for coupling to transmission lines
    • H04L25/0266—Arrangements for providing Galvanic isolation, e.g. by means of magnetic or capacitive coupling

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  • the present invention relates to a circuit for signal transmission and galvanic isolation between a first and a second digital
  • the proposed invention relates to a field device of process automation technology and to a method for
  • LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signaling
  • Signal line is a positive signal and the negative signal line a negative signal is transmitted.
  • the negative signal is the same, but in polarity
  • field devices for monitoring and / or controlling a process in an industrial plant have also become known. These field devices use, for example, for measured value transmission so-called fieldbus protocols.
  • One of these fieldbus protocols is the so-called Profibus protocol.
  • Fieldbuses for example the so-called Profibus DP, are used particularly in potentially explosive environments.
  • the electronics of the field devices must then be designed according to the process environment. In this case, a separation into primary and secondary circuits with respect to the energy supply, as well as a limitation of the available energy is common.
  • the galvanic separation is in the case usually via optical isolators or transformers.
  • the Profibus protocol can transmit frequencies up to 12MBaud, it is relatively expensive optical
  • the object is achieved by a circuit for signal transmission and galvanic isolation and by a field device of the process automation technology as well as by a method for signal transmission and galvanic isolation.
  • the object is achieved by a circuit for signal transmission and galvanic isolation between a first and a second digital data processing unit.
  • Section comprising a positive and a negative signal line.
  • the first signal path with its positive and negative signal line serves to transmit a differential signal between the first and the second
  • the differential signal is composed of a positive signal which is transmitted via the positive signal line and a negative signal which is the same but of opposite polarity to the positive signal.
  • At least one capacitor is provided in the positive signal line and at least one capacitor is provided in the negative signal line.
  • the capacitor in the positive or the negative signal line serves for galvanic isolation between the first and the second signal processing unit.
  • a second portion and a third portion in the first signal path are between the first and the second
  • the second and the third sections serve to transmit a non-differential signal between the first and the second signal processing unit.
  • the first section is arranged between the second and the third section.
  • the data transmission between the first and the second signal processing unit takes place in sections by means of a non-differential and a differential signal.
  • the transmitted digital, preferably binary data are thus transmitted in the form of a non-differential signal over the second section. While the data on the first section are transmitted as a differential signal and finally transmitted via the third section again as a non-differential signal.
  • the second section serves to transmit a non-differential signal output from the first signal processing unit to a transmitting unit.
  • the transmitting unit serves to convert the non-differential signal transmitted by the first signal processing unit into the differential signal and to transmit it via the first section. This transmission unit is thus arranged between the second and the first section of the first signal path.
  • Receiving unit which serves to receive the differential signal transmitted from the transmitting unit via the first portion and to convert it into a non-differential signal.
  • the non-differential signal is then transmitted to the second signal processing unit via the third section.
  • This receiving unit is thus arranged between the first section and the third section of the first signal path.
  • a second signal path is provided between the second and the first signal processing unit.
  • the second signal path has a fourth section which serves to transmit a differential signal between the second and the first signal processing unit.
  • the fourth portion of the second signal path has a positive and a negative signal line, which serves to transmit the differential signal.
  • at least one capacitor in the positive signal line and at least one capacitor in the negative signal line is provided, wherein the capacitors for electrical isolation between the second signal processing unit and the first
  • the capacitors are each according to the
  • the first signal path thus serves for the transmission of signals from the first signal processing unit to the second signal processing unit during the second signal path for
  • a fifth and a sixth section are provided in the second signal path between the second and the first signal processing unit.
  • the fifth and the sixth sections each serve to transmit a non-differential signal between the second and the first signal processing unit, the fourth section being arranged between the fifth and the sixth section.
  • the fifth section serves to transmit a non-differential signal output by the second signal processing unit to a transmitting unit, this in the second
  • Signal processing unit outputted non-differential signal to convert the differential signal and transmit or transmit over the fourth section.
  • the transmitting unit in the second signal path is thus arranged between the fourth and the fifth section.
  • Receiving unit provided in the second signal path, which serves to receive the differential signal transmitted from the transmitting unit via the fourth portion and to convert it into a non-differential signal.
  • This non-differential signal is transmitted to the first signal processing unit via the sixth section.
  • the first signal processing unit is an operating electronics, in particular a microprocessor, a field device.
  • the second signal processing unit is a communication unit for
  • the differential signal is a so-called LVDS signal, that is low voltage differential signaling signal.
  • the first signal path is used to send signals from the first to the second
  • the second signal path is used to send signals from the second to the first
  • Data can thus be transmitted via the first signal path from the first to the second signal processing unit. Furthermore, data can be transmitted via the second signal path from the second signal processing unit to the first signal processing unit.
  • data exchanged between the first and second signal processing units is initially present in non-differential form in the various portions of the first and second signal paths, then converted to a differential signal and finally converted back to a non-differential signal.
  • the section in which the data is transmitted in the form of the differential signal serves both for the galvanic isolation and for the fulfillment of the intrinsic safety requirements, in particular for the intrinsic safety type of protection.
  • the third signal path serves to transmit a signal which serves to select the first or the second signal path for signal transmission between the first and the second signal processing unit. Thus, the direction of the.
  • the object is achieved by a field device in the
  • Signal processing unit to an operating electronics or to a part of the operating electronics of the field device, which performs the functions of the
  • Communication unit which serves to convert the operating electronics output signals to a fieldbus line.
  • the object is achieved by a method for signal transmission and galvanic isolation between a first and a second
  • a first signal path between the first and the second signal processing unit is provided, wherein the first signal path has a first portion having a positive and a negative signal line, wherein at least one capacitor in the positive signal line and at least one capacitor in the negative Signal line is provided.
  • the capacitors are used for electrical isolation between the first signal processing unit and the second signal processing unit or for electrical isolation between the first and the second signal processing unit used.
  • the capacitors are each designed in accordance with the provisions of the type of protection against ignition protection and serve to transmit a differential signal from the first and the second signal processing unit via the first signal path, in particular in the first section of the signal path.
  • Fig. 2 is a sketch of another embodiment of the proposed circuit.
  • Fig. 1 shows the schematic representation of an embodiment of the proposed circuit.
  • a first and a second signal processing unit S1, S2 are connected to each other via a first signal path Q1 and a second signal path Q2 and a third signal path Q3.
  • the first and the second signal path Q1 or Q2, serve for data transmission between the first and the second
  • the data may, for example, be field device data such as, for example, a measured value or one or more parameters of the field device.
  • the third signal path Q3 serves to select the first or the second signal path Q1 or Q2.
  • a corresponding switching signal for example via a galvanic barrier PT, is transmitted via the third signal path Q3.
  • the galvanic barrier PT can be a so-called print transformer.
  • corresponding signals are transmitted from the first signal processing unit S1 via a signal output Tx1 and via a second portion of the first signal path to a transmitting unit D1.
  • the transmitting unit D1 converts the non-differential signal output from the first signal processing unit into a differential signal.
  • the differential signal is then transmitted to a receiving unit D2 via a first section A1 of the first signal path Q1.
  • the first section A1 in the first signal path Q1 according to the embodiment in FIG. 1 has a positive signal line L1 + and a negative one
  • Signal line L1- which serves to transmit the differential signal. Via the positive signal line L1 +, the positive sub-signal and the negative signal line L1 - the negative sub-signal of the differential signal is transmitted.
  • L1- capacitors C1 1, C12, C21, C22 for galvanic isolation are also integrated.
  • the positive signal line has two series-connected capacitors C1 1 and C12
  • the negative signal line L1- also has two series-connected capacitors C12 and C22.
  • the capacitors are designed according to the requirements of the intrinsic safety type of protection.
  • the differential signal received by the receiving unit via the first section A1 is converted back to a non-differential signal and to a
  • the second signal path Q2 For data transmission from the second signal processing unit S2 to the first signal processing unit S1, the second signal path Q2 is used. For data transmission, a non-differential signal at the signal output Tx2 of the second
  • Signal processing unit S2 transmitted via a fifth portion A5 of the second signal path Q2 to a transmitting unit D4.
  • the transmitting unit D4 serves to convert the non-differential signal into a differential signal, which is a differential signal is transmitted to a receiving unit D3 via a fourth section A4 of the second signal path Q2.
  • the differential signal is in turn converted back to a non-differential signal by the receiving unit D3 and to a receiving channel Rx2 of the first one via a sixth section A6 of the second signal path Q2
  • Signal processing unit S1 transferred.
  • the capacitors C41 and C42 and the Capacitors C14 and C24 connected in series with each other.
  • the capacitors C41 and C42 and the Capacitors C14 and C24 connected in series with each other.
  • Signal paths Q1 serve these capacitors for galvanic isolation. Further, the capacitors C41, C42, C14, C24 are also equipped according to the ignition protection reliability.
  • the proposed circuit may preferably be in a field device of
  • the second signal processing unit S2 may be a communication unit of a field device which is connected to a fieldbus.
  • the communication unit is a so-called RS485 transceiver.
  • the third signal path Q3 may be a signal path for
  • the circuit shown in FIG. 1 consists essentially of four low-voltage differential signaling components in the form of the transceiver units D1, D2, D3 and D4.
  • the transmitting unit D1 or the transmitting unit D4 in the first and in the second signal path Q1, Q2 can transmit for example a so-called TTL signal with a voltage level of 0 or 3.3V, which TTL signal by means of the four capacitors C1 1, C12, C21 and C22 to the Receiving unit D2 or D3 is transmitted.
  • the capacitors used make it possible for the proposed circuit to be used in a potentially explosive area.
  • the negative signal line L1 +, L1-, L2 +, L2- can also be used only in accordance with the type of protection intrinsic safety capacitor for galvanic isolation between the first and the second signal processing unit.
  • the differential signal is converted back into a TTL signal.
  • the resistors R1 in the first Section of the first signal path Q1 and the fourth section A4 of the second signal path Q2 are used for signal conditioning and adaptation of
  • Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of the proposed circuit, which substantially coincides with that of Figure 1.
  • a tap is additionally provided which is connected to ground via a diode Z1, Z2, preferably a Zener diode, for limiting the voltage.
  • Z1, Z2, preferably a Zener diode instead of a diode, other means for limiting the voltage can be provided.
  • These voltage limiting means are thus arranged in a section of the signal path in which there is a non-differential signal. The means for limiting the voltage are thus gem.
  • Signal processing units D1 and D3 arranged, or provided a corresponding tap in the section A2 or A6.
  • Voltage limiting for example, the Zener diodes Z1, Z2, an energy restriction, or power limitation of the transmitted via the signal lines electrical energy or power done.
  • an ATEX or Ex-i corresponding energy or power restriction can thus be achieved, so that the circuit meets the requirements of the intrinsic safety type of protection.
  • Intrinsic safety can be achieved only by the voltage limiting means, preferably the Zener diodes Z1, Z2, and the capacitors C1 1, ..., C24.
  • the means for limiting the voltage here the zener diodes Z1, Z2, thus serve to limit the power.
  • the zener diodes may have a zener voltage of 3.6 volts, in order to deflect an overcurrent over ground in the event of a fault, and thus to achieve permanent protection of the downstream components, such as, for example, transceiver units D1, D2. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un circuit permettant de transmettre des signaux et de réaliser une isolation galvanique entre une première et une deuxième unité de traitement de signaux (S1, S2), un premier chemin de signal (Q1) étant disposé entre la première et la deuxième unité de traitement de signaux (S1, S2), le premier chemin de signaux (Q1) comportant une première partie (A1) qui comprend une ligne de signal positive et une ligne de signal négative (L1+, L1-) et qui sert à transmettre un signal différentiel entre la première et la deuxième unité de traitement de signaux (S1, S2). La ligne de signal positive (L1+) est pourvue d'au moins un condensateur (C11, C12) et la ligne de signal négative (L1-) est pourvue d'au moins un condensateur (C21, C22), et les condensateurs (C11, C12, C21, C22) étant destinés à réaliser une isolation galvanique entre la première unité de traitement de signal (S1) et la deuxième unité de traitement de signal (S2), et les condensateurs (C11, C12, C21, C22) étant chacun conforme aux exigences du niveau de protection anti-explosion appelé sécurité intrinsèque.
EP13742618.5A 2012-08-24 2013-07-26 Circuit permettant de transmettre des signaux et de réaliser une isolation galvanique Withdrawn EP2888848A1 (fr)

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