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Communication Cable Specifications
To ensure proper performance, Yaskawa recommends using PROFIBUS-DP-dedicated cables that fulfill the
specifications in Table 6. Refer to the PROFIBUS-DP website at www.profibus.com for more information on cables.
Cable Requirements
Loop Resistance
Core Cross-Section
Cable Length
Communication speed determines maximum permissible cable length.
cables.
Communication Speed (kbps)
GSD Files
To facilitate network implementation, obtain a GSD file from one of the following websites depending on your region:
US: http://www.yaskawa.com
Europe: http://www.yaskawa.eu.com
Japan: http://e-mechatronics.com
Other areas: Contact your Yaskawa representative
YASKAWA ELECTRIC SIEP C730600 42B 1000-Series Option SI-P3 Technical Manual
Table 6 Communication Cable Requirements
Condition
Impedance
Capacity
Core Diameter
Table 7 Communication Cable Length
9.6
19.2
45.45
93.75
187.5
500
1500
3000
6000
12000
5 Installation Procedure
Specifications
135 to 165 Ω at a frequency of (3 to 20 MHz)
30 pF/m maximum
110 Ω/km maximum
0.34 mm 2 minimum
0.64 mm minimum
Table 7 shows the specifications for Type A bus
Distance per Segment
1200 m (3937 ft.)
1200 m (3937 ft.)
1200 m (3937 ft.)
1200 m (3937 ft.)
1000 m (3280 ft.)
400 m (1312 ft.)
200 m (656 ft.)
100 m (328 ft.)
100 m (328 ft.)
100 m (328 ft.)
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