Description
2.2 Structure of PROFIBUS networks
PROFIBUS with STEP 7 V13
Function Manual, 12/2014, A5E03775446-AC
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Layout with several segments
You can increase the number of used diagnostic repeaters by using several segments. The
example shows a layout in which the maximum cascade depth is exceeded at two segments.
Figure 2-13 Layout with several segments, maximum cascade depth exceeded
Additional information is available in the Diagnostic Repeater
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/7915183) manual.