PROFIBUS DP Segment Planner
Transmission rate
Max. segment length (type A)
200 m
Bit time
667 ns
Max. nodes per segment
32
Max. repeaters between two nodes
9
Minimum segments
1for 0 stations
Values from the Siemens SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS Network Manual (04/2009) for type A cable and terminators to IEC 61158-2.
Segments in a line
| # | Length, m | Stations | Repeaters | Check | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ≤ 200 m0 nodes |
Stations (addresses)
0
Total cable
0 m
Repeaters in series
0
The plan is within the limits.
Repeaters count as nodes in each segment they connect. Spur lines should be avoided at 1.5 Mbit/s and above. Special cables with higher loop resistance reduce the lengths.