Abbreviations - Siemens SIMATIC AFD4 Product Information

Technical specifications

3.7 Abbreviations

Data transmission
Between main line and spur lines
Galvanic isolation
Between main line and spur lines
Environmental requirements
Operating temperature
•
•
Storage/transport temperatures
•
•
Relative humidity
Operation, max.
Degree of protection
IP66
Installation
Zone 2 / Zone 22
Class I Zone 2 / Division 2
3.7 Abbreviations
Abbreviation
AFD
AFS
FDC
FF
PA
PA
S
T
42
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
Meaning
Active Field Distributor
Active Field Splitter
Field Device Coupler
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Process automation
Equipotential bonding
Spur; Connection for field devices (spur line)
Trunk, connection of the main line between the field distributors AFD4 / AFD4
(FM) / AFD8, AFS or FDC
Passive, no repeater function
No
-40 °C
70 °C
-40 °C
85 °C
95%
Yes
Yes
Yes
Active field distributors AFD4, AFD4 (FM), AFD8 and AFS
Product Information, 02/2015, A5E03775304-AC