Wiring

PROFIBUS-DP connector is standard 9-pins D-sub connector.

Terminal name for each pin

Terminal Number Terminal Name
Case Shield
1 NC
2 NC
3 B Line
4 RTS
5 GND BUS
6 +5V BUS
7 NC
8 A line
9 NC

KEY POINTS


Prepare the cable for PROFIBUS-DP sold in the market as a communication cable.

Install terminating resistors at both ends of the network.

A terminating resistor is installed in the PROFIBUS-DP slave board. Turn the terminating resistor ON or OFF using the terminator switch on the front panel.