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3.6.6 Checking the Profibus Wiring
A Profibus cable (or a cable segment when using repeaters) can be checked with a few
simple resistance measurements. The cable should meanwhile be removed from all stations:
1. Resistance between A and B at the start of the lead: approx. 110 Ohm
2. Resistance between A and B at the end of the lead: approx. 110 Ohm
3. Resistance between A at the start and A at the end of the lead: approx. 0 Ohm
4. Resistance between B at the start and B at the end of the lead: approx. 0 Ohm
5. Resistance between screen at the start and screen at the end of the lead: approx. 0
Ohm
If these measurements are successful, the cable is okay. If, in spite of this, bus malfunctions
still occur, this is usually a result of EMC interference. Observe the installation notes from the
Profibus User Organization