Wiring Proline Promass 83 PROFIBUS DP/PA
28 Endress+Hauser
Maximum overall cable length
The maximum network expansion depends on the type of protection and the cable specifications.
The overall cable length combines the length of the main cable and the length of all spurs (>1 m).
Note the following points:
• The maximum permissible overall cable length depends on the cable type used:
• If repeaters are used, the maximum permissible cable length is doubled. A maximum of three
repeaters are permitted between user and master.
Maximum spur length
The line between the distribution box and field device is described as a spur.
In the case of non-Ex applications, the max. length of a spur depends on the number of spurs (>1 m):
Number of field devices
In systems that meet FISCO with EEx ia type of protection, the line length is limited to
max. 1000 m.
A maximum of 32 users per segment in non-Ex areas or a maximum of 10 users in an Ex-area
(EEx ia IIC) is possible. The actual number of users must be determined during configuration.
Bus termination
The start and end of each fieldbus segment are always to be terminated with a bus terminator. With
various junction boxes (non-Ex), the bus termination can be activated via a switch. If this is not the
case, a separate bus terminator must be installed.
Note the following points:
• In the case of a branched bus segment, the device furthest from the segment coupler represents
the end of the bus.
• If the fieldbus is extended with a repeater then the extension must also be terminated at both
ends.
Further information
General information and further notes regarding the wiring can be found in BA038S/04: “Field
communication PROFIBUS DP/PA: Guidelines for planning and commissioning”.
Type A 1900 m
Type B 1200 m
Number of spurs 1...12 13...14 15...18 19...24 25...32
Max. length per spur 120 m 90 m 60 m 30 m 1 m
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