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Siemens SIMATIC AFD4 - Active Field Distributor AFD4, AFD4 (FM) and AFD8

Siemens SIMATIC AFD4
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Introduction
1.2 Active field distributor AFD4, AFD4 (FM) and AFD8
Active field distributors AFD4, AFD4 (FM), AFD8 and AFS
6 Product Information, 02/2015, A5E03775304-AC
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Active field distributor AFD4, AFD4 (FM) and AFD8
Active field distributor AFD4 / AFD4 (FM) / AFD8
Field devices such as measuring instruments, sensors and actuators can be connected to
the active field distributors AFD4 / AFD4 (FM) / AFD8.
In conjunction with 2 FDC 157 couplers, the field distributors AFD4 / AFD4 (FM) / AFD8
enable operation of a
ring redundancy
. You can use the following field distributors in a
segment:
Up to 8 field distributors when using AFD4 / AFD4 (FM) / AFD8 only
Up to 5 field distributors with mixed use of at least one AFDiS and other AFD4 / AFD4
(FM) / AFD8 field distributors
The total number of field devices in a segment is 31 devices and it is limited by a maximum
of 60 mA per spur line.
Functions
Connection of field devices for a field bus in line or ring topology
Automatic bus termination
Automatic isolation of faulty segments
Automatic connection of isolated segments after fault rectification
Extending a segment during operation
Short-circuit-proof spur lines
Properties
AFD4: 2 M16 cable glands for the main line
AFD8: 2 M16 cable glands for the main line
AFD4 (FM): 2 M20 blanking caps for the main line
AFD4: 4 M16 cable glands for up to 4 field devices
AFD8: 8 M16 cable glands for up to 8 field devices
AFD4 (FM): 4 M16 blanking caps for up to 4 field devices
Connection using screw-type terminals
Reverse polarity protection connections

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