Configuring
4.11 Planning subnets
S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x: Installation
Operating Instructions, Edition 08/2004, A5E00105492-05
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Example: Maximum distances in the MPI subnet
The figure below shows you:
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a possible MPI subnet configuration
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maximum distances possible in an MPI subnet
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the principle of "Line extension" using RS 485 repeaters
PD[ P
PD[ P
3*
3*
56
5HSHDWHU
PD[ P
6
&38
36
&38
03,DGGU
6
&38
36
&38
03,DGGU
6
&38
36
&38
03,DGGU
03,DGGU
23
03,DGGU
6
&38
36
&38
03,DGGU
56
5HSHDWHU
03,DGGU
23
6
&38
36
&38
03,DGGU
03,DGGU
23
03,DGGU
Key to numbers in the figure
(1)
Terminating resistor enabled.
(2)
PG connected by means of a stub cable for maintenance purposes