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SIMOTION C230-2, 04.2003 Edition
7.2 Network components for PROFIBUS subnet
Overview
This section contains information on:
S PROFIBUS bus cable
S Bus connector
S Plugging the bus connector into the module
7.2.1 PROFIBUS bus cable
We can supply you with the following PROFIBUS bus cables:
Cable Order No.
PROFIBUS bus line 6XV1 830-0AH10
PROFIBUS grounding cable 6XV1 830-3AH10
PROFIBUS trailing cable 6XV1 830-3BH10
Characteristics of the PROFIBUS bus cable
The PROFIBUS bus cable is a two-core, twisted and shielded cable with the fol-
lowing characteristics:
Table 7-2 Characteristics of the PROFIBUS bus cable
Features
Values
Surge resistance approx. 135 to160 Ω (f = 3 to 20 MHz)
Loop resistance x 115 Ω/km
Operating capacity 30 nF/km
Attenuation 0.9 dB/100 m (f = 200 kHz)
Permissible core cross-section 0.3 mm
2
to 0.5 mm
2
Permissible cable diameter 8 mm " 0.5 mm