
Chapter 2 Specifications
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Pnet I/F Module 2MLL-PSRA, 2MLL-PMEA, 2MLL-PMEB User
’s Guide
R240
Honeywell
January 2019
2.4 Cable Specifications
2.4.1 Cable Specifications
The cable uses shielded twisted-pair wires. Table 2.4.1 and Table 2.4.2 show the maximum
transmission distance according to cable type and speed cable type.
Cable characteristic
Type A
Type B
Impedance
135~160Ω(freq. 3~20MHz)
100~130Ω(freq. > 100kHz)
Capacity
< 30 pF/m
< 60 pF/m
Resistance
< 110
Ω
-
Conductor Area
> 0.34 mm
2
(22 AWG)
> 0.22 mm
2
(24 AWG)
[Table 2.4.1] Cable specification
Baud Rate
(Kbit/s)
9.6
19.2
31.25
45.45
93.75
187.5
500
1500
3000
6000
12000
Cable Type A
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
400
200
100
100
100
Cable Type B
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
600
200
70
-
-
-
[Table 2.4.2] Communication distance by cable and baud rate
Remark
1) The profibus standard defines two types of bus cables, but it is usually recommended to use a
type. Please contact the cable manufacturer for details.
2) Awg is a numbering scheme that indicates the size of the wire.