MVI46-PDPS ♦ SLC Platform
Reference
Profibus DP Slave Communication Module
User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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5.1.4 Functional Specifications - MVI46-PDPS
PROFIBUS Slave
Communication parameters
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Baud Rate: 9.6 kbp to 12 Mbps
Supported I/O length
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Up to 244 bytes Input data
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Up to 244 bytes Output data
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Total not to exceed 400 bytes
Freeze Mode
Sync Mode
Auto Baud Setting
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Configurable Parameters
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PROFIBUS Node Address: 0 to 125
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Data byte swapping
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Action on loss of PROFIBUS connection
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Comm Fail Timeout Multiplier
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Status Data location in Internal Database
Status Data
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PROFIBUS Status Data for slave
Physical Connection
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PROFIBUS Connector
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Standard PROFIBUS DB-9F communication connector. Cable connection
matches PROFIBUS pin out specification
5.2
Functional Overview
The PROFIBUS slave protocol driver may exist in a single port implementation. The
driver can be configured as a slave interface with other PROFIBUS devices. The
PROFIBUS slave port can be used to continuously interface with other PROFIBUS
devices over a PROFIBUS serial communication network.
5.2.1 About the PROFIBUS Protocol
PROFIBUS (Process Field Bus) is a widely-used, open-standards protocol created by a
consortium of European factory automation suppliers in 1989.
PROFIBUS is a master/slave protocol. The master establishes a connection to the
remote slave. When the connection is established, the master sends the PROFIBUS
commands to the slave. The MVI46-PDPS module works as a slave.
PROFIBUS supports a variety of network types. The network type supported by the
MVI46-PDPS module is PROFIBUS DP (Device Bus) version 0, which is designed for
remote I/O systems, motor control centers, and variable speed drives.
