Robostar N1 Series User Manual

Overview
1-1 Robostar Co., Ltd
Chapter 1. Overview
1.1 What is a Profibus Option Card?
The Profibus Option Card is a board handling Profibus-DP communication with the N1 series
controller made by Robostar Co., Ltd. The N1 series controller allows the use of Profibus Option
Card to enable communication with systems such as PC or PLC using Profibus protocols. The
Profibus Option Card complies with Profibus-DP standards and is capable of communication with
any device which uses Profibus-DP protocols and physical layer for Profibus-DP.
1.2 System Configuration
Fig. 1.1 Connection Diagram of Profibus Network System
When interfacing with systems such as PC or PLC using Profibus, standard RS484 cable
recommended by Profibus Association is used for connecting network. In the event of extending
network by means of other network methods (Ex. Optical network), equipment matching the
specifications should be used to get the extension done.

Robostar N1 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Robostar
Model	N1 Series
Category	Controller
Language	English