AH500 Module Manual 
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14.1  Introduction to AHRTU-PFBS-5A 
1.  Thank you for choosing Delta AHRTU-PFBS-5A module. Please read the product instruction 
carefully before use so as to install and operate the product properly. 
2.  The  instruction  is  simply  a guideline for operation of the product  and the  details on the 
PROFIBUS DP protocol is excluded here. Please refer to the relevant articles and literatures 
for more details on the PROFIBUS DP protocol. 
3.  AHRTU-PFBS-5A, defined as the PROFIBUS DP remote I/O communication module, is used 
to connect Delta AH series I/O module to the PROFIBUS DP network. 
4.  AHRTU-PFBS-5A need be used with the power module PS05 and I/O module, main rack and 
etc. together. 
14.1.1  Function 
  Supports DPV0 (i.e.  the cyclic data exchange with the master.) Each  AHRTU-PFBS-5A 
supports maximum 244 bytes input and 244 bytes output. 
  Supports DPV1 (that is, the master can make the acyclic read/ write  of the data in 
AHRTU-PFBS-5A.) 
  Support maximum 8 racks (1 main rack and 7 extension racks) and maximum 48 I/O 
modules. 
  Supports auto-detection of the baud rate and the maximum baud rate is 12Mbps. 
  Supports self-diagnosis and diagnosis of I/O module troubles. 
  Supports the hot plug. (When the main rack is powered on, the module can be inserted to 
the I/O slot or be removed from the I/O slot.)
 
14.2  Profile and Specification 
14.2.1   Components 
 
 
1.  Model name  2.  7-segment display  3.  Address switch 
4.  PROFIBUS DP communication port  5.  RUN indicator  6.  NET indicator 
7.  Set screw  8.  Name plate 
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