Siemens SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS manual Simatic NET Profibus Cables, Overview

Passive Components for RS-485 Networks

4.1SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS Cables

PROFIBUS Cables

A variety of SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS cables are available allowing optimum adaptation to a variety of environments.

All the information about segment lengths and transmission rates refer only to these cables and can only be guaranteed for these cables.

Notes on Installing RS-485 LAN Cables

LAN cables are impaired by mechanical damage. How to install LAN cables correctly is described in detail in Appendix C.

To make it easier to measure the length of cables, they have a marker every meter.

Overview

Table 4-1 is an overview of the LAN cables for PROFIBUS showing their mechanical and electrical characteristics.

If you require a cable with characteristics that are not covered by the range of products described here, please contact your local SIEMENS office or representative (see Appendix I.2).

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