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7 connecting with the dp/as-interface link 20 – Siemens SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS User Manual

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Topologies of SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS Networks

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PROFIBUS Networks SIMATIC NET
6GK1970-5CA20-0AA1 Release 2 05/2000

2.5.7

Connecting with the DP/AS-Interface Link 20

Design

Figure 2-22

DP/AS-Interface Link 20

The DP/AS-interface link 20 consists of a small, compact casing with degree of
protection IP20. The LEDs on the front panel indicate the following:

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AS-Interface statuses

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Attached and active slaves and their operability

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PROFIBUS slave address

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PROFIBUS bus errors and diagnostics

The DP/AS-interface link 20 also has a button with which the operating mode can
be changed, with which the existing configuration can be adopted and for setting
the PROFIBUS slave address.