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PB DPV1 / PA Field Unit Installation and Maintenance FCD LMENIM2336-03 – 12/12

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Figure 2.6 – Cable Topologies

PROFIBUS
Interface

Network

Distributed Control
System (Host)

Repeater

Tree

Daisy Chain

Bus with spurs

(or drops)

Point-to-point

Schematic topology: Details such
as terminators and power supplies
not shown

Daisy Chain

2.2.4.1 Cable Shielding and Grounding for PROFIBUS DP

For best performance, PROFIBUS DP cables should be shielded. Per PROFIBUS Technical Guidelines,
the cable shield should be connected at the beginning and end of the segment. Alternatively, a 10-12
AWG ground wire may be run to each MX/QX.

In Figure 2.7, the grounding point is shown at the junction of the field devices and at each field device.

Figure 2.7 – Use of Shielded Cable in PROFIBUS DP

PROFIBUS

Interface

Field

Device

T

Field

Device

T

Field

Device