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9.2 Description of additional Profibus DP expansion module
9.2.1 Device description
The optional Profibus DP expansion module is used to connect the converter unit to a Profibus
network as a slave. The user is assumed to be familiar with Profibus and the Profibus
configuration of the master.
The module for Profibus DP is a slave node that can be read and written to, from a Profibus DP
master. The module will not initiate communication to other nodes, it will only respond to
incoming commands. The module is connected to the converter via a 34 pin connector.
9.2.2 Introduction
Profibus has an international user organisation called Profibus International (PI) and local
national organisations (PNO). Technical questions regarding the Profibusbus should be
addressed to your local Profibus User Group in the first instance. Address list is available on the
Profibus Internet site www.Profibus.com. For general help on Profibus, contact Profibus
International on e-mail: [email protected].
Profibus DP is normally used in industrial automation, to transfer fast data for motor
controllers, MMI, I/O units and other industrial equipment.
Figure 9-3: Expansion module for Profibus DP
1 LED indicators
2 Address switches
3 Termination switch
4 Profibus DP interface
5 Application connector
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