Siemens SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS User Manual

Passive Components for PROFIBUS-PA
6-3
PROFIBUS Networks SIMATIC NET
6GK1970-5CA20-0AA1 Release 2 05/2000
6.2 SpliTConnect Tap
Uses
The SpliTConnect tap allows a PROFIBUS-PA bus segment complying with IEC
61158-2 to be implemented with DTE attachment points. Using the SpliTConnect
coupler, it is possible to cascade SpliTConnect Taps to create a PROFIBUS-PA
distributor. By replacing the contact screw with the SpliTConnect terminator, the
SpliTConnect tap can be used as a bus terminating resistor.
Figure 6-2 PROFIBUS SpliTConnect
Tap
Figure 6-3 SpliTConnect Coupler
Figure 6-4 SpliTConnect Terminator Figure 6-5 SpliTConnect M12
Outlet
Design
The SpliTConnect tap has a sturdy plastic casing of PBT
(polybuthylene–terephthalate) complying with IP67 and is suitable for mounting on
a rail or wall. The integrated metal casing ensures complete shielding. In
conjunction with the FastConnect LAN cable for IEC 61158-2, the SpliTConnect
tap represents a simple cable attachment that can be installed quickly.
FastConnect LAN cables for IEC 61158-2 are contacted and connected using
insulation displacement terminals with contact screws. It is also possible to ground
the SpliTConnect tap using the contact screw.

Siemens SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English