FieldServer FS-8700-113 instruction manual Hardware Connections, Hardware Connection Tips / Hints

FS-8700-113 X30 Profibus DP Slave Driver Manual Page 5 of 14

3.Hardware Connections

The FieldServer is connected to the Profibus network as shown in the connection drawing below.

Network termination switches
Profibus DB9 connector	Profibus Address switches

Profibus connector pinouts

Profibus Status LEDs

Pin	Name	Description
Housing	Shield	Connected to PE
1	Not connected	-
2	Not connected	-
3	B-Line	Positive RxD/TxD according to RS 485 specification
4	RTS	Request To Send*
5	GND BUS	Isolated GND from RS 485 side*
6	+5 V BUS	Isolated +5 V from RS 485 side*
7	Not connected	-
8	A-Line	Negative RxD/TxD according to RS 485 specification
9	Not connected	-

*+5V BUS and GND BUS are used for bus termination. Some devices, like optical transceivers (RS485 to fibre optics) might require external power supply from these pins. RTS is used in some equipment to determine the direction of transmission. In normal applications only A-Line, B-Line and Shield are used.

3.1.Hardware Connection Tips / Hints

Use the recommended network cable and terminators as specified by the Profibus network organization and/or the manufacturer of your network equipment.

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