Chapter 3 Profibus DP Manual VIPA System 300V
3-38 HB130E - IM - Rev. 08/26
Installation guidelines
• The VIPA Profibus DP network must have a linear structure.
• Profibus DP consists of minimum one segment with at least one master
and one slave.
• A master is always used in conjunction with a CPU.
• Profibus supports a max. of 125 participants.
• A max. of 32 devices are permitted per segment.
• The maximum length of a segment depends on the transfer rate :
9.6 ... 187.5kBaud → 1000m
500kBaud → 400m
1.5MBaud → 200m
3 ... 12MBaud → 100m
• The network may have a maximum of 10 segments. Segments are
connected by means of repeaters. Every repeater is also seen as
participant on the network.
• All devices communicate at the same baud rate, slaves adapt automa-
tically to the baud rate.
• The bus must be terminated at both ends.
• Masters and slaves may be installed in any combination.
• Assemble your Profibus system using the required modules.
• Transfer the supplied GSD-file into your system and configure the
system as required. Choose a valid Profibus address.
• Transfer the configuration into your master.
• Connect the Profibus cable to the coupler and turn the power supply on.
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