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7.8 PROFIBUS / MPI
NCU 7x0.2
Manual, 02/2011, 6FC5397-0AP20-0BA0
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7.8 PROFIBUS / MPI
7.8.1 Application
Connectable devices
The following devices can be connected to the PROFIBUS DP interfaces:
● PG/PC
● S7 controllers with PROFIBUS DP interface
● Distributed I/O
● Drive units with PROFIBUS DP interface (standard slaves)
Properties
● Isolated RS 485 interface
● Max. data rate 12 Mbaud
● Supports master/slave operation
● Supports isochronous mode
● PROFIBUS address is set via configuration
● OLPs (6GK1502-1AA00) are not permitted
Note
In addition to the DP (distributed I/O) protocol, X136 can also transmit the MPI (multi
point interface) protocol (software-controlled).