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Connecting the Slave to the PROFIBUS Network

Network Segment Length

A PROFIBUS network uses either fiber optic or RS-485 copper media. The copper bus line specified in EN 50 170 is “Line Type A” and is the recommended cable type. A more economical copper cable “Line Type B” is commonly used for smaller installations; however, it is not specified in EN 50 170. It is extremely important to use cable rated to PROFIBUS specifications. The higher the baud rate selected and the longer the distances involved, the more critical cable selection becomes. (PROFIBUS cable has a distinctive purple color.)

Stub or “T” type branch connections are supported if the total stub (branch) lengths do not exceed 6.6 meters. Do not use stubs at all on 12 Mbaud networks.

The data rates for network communication with maximum segment trunk length per cable type are provided below. Multiple segments may be connected via repeater stations to extend the total bus length.

Line Types

Baud Rate

Line A

Line B

Glass Fiber

 

Distance (Max) 1, 2

Distance (Max) 1, 2

 

 

 

 

 

9.6KBps, 19.2KBps and 93.75KBps

1200 m

1200 m

6Km

187.5KBps

1000 m

600 m

6Km

500KBps

400 m

200 m

6Km

1.5MBps

200 m

NA

6Km

3, 6 and 12MBps

100 m

NA

6Km

1If using a combination of both line types, divide the lengths shown by two.

2Values shown are the sum of all bus segment and drop cable lengths. NA = Not Applicable

Note: The two physical ends of the PROFIBUS network should be terminated. There should be two, and only two, terminators on a network.

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Series 90™-30 PROFIBUS Slave Module User's Manual – August 2004

GFK-2193A

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GFK-2193A specifications

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