Constructing a bus cable for profibus dp – ProSoft Technology MVI56-PDPS User Manual
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MVI56-PDPS ♦ ControlLogix Platform
Reference
Profibus DP Slave Communication Module
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ProSoft Technology, Inc.
April 22, 2008
The following illustration shows the pinout for the PROFIBUS Slave port on the
front of the MVI56-PDPS module.
5.6
Constructing a Bus Cable for PROFIBUS DP
The bus cable for connecting PROFIBUS DP devices must be constructed by the
user. A special PROFIBUS cable (twisted pair) is required here. This standard
cable is available from various manufacturers and is a Belden part number of
3079A
To construct the cable, proceed as follows:
1
Cut the cable to the required length.
2
Prepare the cable ends as shown in the illustration (dimensions in mm):
J
PVC
Jacket
S
Braided
shielding
3
Remove the PVC jacket J to the indicated length.