Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Figure 8: D-sub service interface for testing a live bus, Softing Order No.:BC-PBMB-PB-S
1.4.6.2
Connection Type M12
The M12 service interface comprises an IP68 rated T piece, an end cap for the service output of the T
piece, and a 1m PROFIBUS DP cable fitted with a male/female M12 connector on each end.
Figure 9: M12 service interface, Softing order No.: BC-M12DP-PB
1.5 System requirements
Hardware
PC
USB 2.0 Port
operating system
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (each in 32 bit and 64 bit version)
Hardware
PC