Profibus System Integration PDF 4.03MB - Schneider Electric

Types of CablingBasic PROFIBUS DP/PA copper cabling can be implemented as follows:Cable typeA PROFIBUS DP standard layout consists of wiring the different network participantsin a daisy-chain, which connect them in a bus structure (line). A single networksegment can provide for up to 32 stations (master or slaves). If more than 32 stationsare required, repeaters are used to interconnect additional segments.Standard PROFIBUS DP cable has a purple-colored jacket. However,depending on the specific application requirements (protection and isolationclasses, etc.), PROFIBUS DP cable can have other jacket colors. Forexample, ground cable and shipboard cable are black; robust cable is greenType A cable (Schneider Electric reference) :TSX PBS CA100 (100m)TSX PBS CA400 (400m)PROFIBUS PA cableWhen installed in a safe area, common PROFIBUS PA cable has an orangejacket. It may vary, however, depending on cable characteristics (e.g.,orange for a foil only shield, black for braided shield).30