Configuring
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Which devices can I connect to which interface?
Table 4-14 Connectable Devices
MPI PROFIBUS-DP PtP
• PG/PC
• OP/PP/MP
• S7 controllers with MPI
interface
• S7-
-200 (Note: only 19.2 Kbps)
• Other DP masters and DP
slaves
• Actuators/Sensors
• S7 controllers with
PROFIBUS-DP interface
• PG/PC
• OP/PP/MP
• Devices with serial port
e.g.: barcode readers,
printers, etc.
• CPUs 31xC with PtP interface
• Communication processors
(CPs) for PtP of PG/PCs and
S7 controllers
Further information
Further information on specific connections is found in the Communication with
SIMATIC manual. Details on PtP communication are also found in the
Technological Functions manual.
4.10.4 Network components
PROFIBUS bus cable
For PROFIBUS-DP or MPI networking we offer you the following bus cables for
diverse fields of application:
Table 4-15 Available bus cables
Bus cable Order No.
PROFIBUS cable 6XV1 830-0AH10
PROFIBUS cable, halogen-free 6XV1 830-0CH10
PROFIBUS underground cable 6XV1 830-3AH10
PROFIBUS trailing cable 6XV1 830-3BH10
PROFIBUS cable with PUR sheath for
environments subject to chemical and
mechanical stress
6XV1 830-0DH10
PROFIBUS bus cable with PE sheath for
the food and beverages industry
6XV1 830-0BH10
PROFIBUS bus cable for festooning 6XV1 830-3CH10
Properties of PROFIBUS cables
The PROFIBUS cable is a shielded twisted-pair cable with copper conductors. It is
used for line transmission in accordance with US Standard EIA RS485.