6. Profibus-DP Communication
6.1
Overview
Profibus is an open type field bus that the manufacturer selects independently (Vendor-
independence). In addition, it is used widely for processing automation. Profibus-DP is
the most frequently used Communication profile and the network suitable for FA
environment of Field Level and it is suitable for master-slave communication between
the master automation machine and the distribution slave I/O machine. It is designed to
install with low cost and is the most suitable item to replace the existing system such as
Hart system together with 24V parallel signal transmission to the production automation
system.
6.2
Communication Specification
The following table provides information about the Profibus-DP classification.
Module type
Network type
Slave protocol
Standard
Media access
Communication method
Topology
Modulation method
MAX (media access method)
Communication distance and transfer
speed
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Pnet I/F Module 2MLL-PSRA, 2MLL-PSEA User's Guide
November 2011
Table 16 – Profibus-DP classification
Classification
Honeywell
Profibus-DP
Pnet remote I/F module
Profibus-DP
DP-V0
EN 50170 / DIN 19245
Logical Token Ring
RS-485 (Electric)
Bus
NRZ (Non Return to Zero)
Local token ring
Distance
Transfer speed (bps)
(m)
9.6k/19.2k/93.7k/187.5
1,200
k
400
500k
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