Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Module type | PROFIBUS DP diagnostic repeater |
| Supported communication | DP standard slave |
| Maximum transmission rate | 12 Mbit/s |
| Transmission rate range | 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s |
| Rated supply voltage | 24 V DC |
| Permissible supply voltage | 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC |
| PROFIBUS connection | FastConnect insulation displacement, 10 clamping cycles possible |
| Supply connection | Terminal module |
| Degree of protection | IP20 |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 60 °C |
Applications
- Online PROFIBUS cable diagnostics: Provides online diagnostics of the PROFIBUS cable.
Key Features
- PROFIBUS DP diagnostic repeater: Supports online diagnostics of the PROFIBUS cable and DP standard slave communication.
- Transmission rate: Maximum transmission rate: 12 Mbit/s; supported range: 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s.
- Supply voltage: Rated supply voltage: 24 V DC; permissible range: 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC.
- Connections: Supply voltage connection uses a terminal module. PROFIBUS cables use FastConnect insulation displacement, with 10 clamping cycles possible.
- Protection and temperature: Degree of protection: IP20. Ambient temperature during operation: 0 °C to 60 °C.
- Dimensions and weight: Dimensions: 80 mm wide, 125 mm high, and 67.5 mm deep. Weight, approx.: 300 g.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the function of the 6ES7972-0AB01-0XA0?
It is a SIMATIC S7 diagnostic repeater for online diagnostics of the PROFIBUS cable.
2. What PROFIBUS DP transmission rate does it support?
The maximum transmission rate is 12 Mbit/s, with a supported range of 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s.
3. What supply voltage does the repeater require?
The rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC.
4. How are the supply and PROFIBUS cables connected?
The supply voltage uses a terminal module, while PROFIBUS cables use FastConnect insulation displacement with 10 clamping cycles possible.
