Profibus DP Star Network... Is it possible?

Jack Schit

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• Feb 8, 2011

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Hi All,

Is it possible to install a Profibus DP network as a star network (as opposed to a ring network)? I read that it is but I have never seen it done!

Thanks

Jack

 

PeterW

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• Feb 8, 2011

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A repeater can be mid segment, I presume this is how it is done.

 

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• Feb 8, 2011

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You can make a star or tree like structure wit repeaters.

If you really need to make an extensive star or tree like structure, maybe an ethernet based network such as Profinet or Ethernet/IP would be a better idea.

 

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Plenty of info

 

Jack Schit

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• Feb 8, 2011

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Thanks Guys,

A couple of repeaters should do the trick. Don't need an extensive tree like structure, just a couple of branches!