Siemens SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS manual Removing the Repeater from an S7-300 Rail

Active Components for RS-485 Networks

Removing the Repeater from an S7-300 Rail

To remove the RS-485 repeater from the S7-300 rail:

1.Undo the screw securing the RS-485 repeater (1) and

2.Pull the RS-485 repeater out and up (2).

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Figure 5-7 Removing the RS-485 Repeater from the S7-300 Rail

Installation on a Standard Rail

To be able to install the repeater on a standard rail, the catch must be present on the back of the RS-485 repeater:

1.Fit the RS-485 repeater on to the standard rail from above and

2.Push it towards the back until the catch locks it in place.

Removing the RS-485 from the Standard Rail

To remove the RS-485 repeater from the standard rail:

1.Press down the catch on the bottom of the RS-485 repeater using a screwdriver and

2.Pull the RS-485 repeater out and upwards to remove it from the standard rail.

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