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1/10/2012 4:07 PM	Rate (0)
Oscar_83PL Bronze Member Joined: 10/22/2008 Last visit: 2/17/2025 Posts: 372 Rating: (5)	Hello, I have silly question but I am not absolutely sure what answer is correct. Is it possible to make tree topology in PB using PG/PC interface of connector?? If not plz explain me why. best regards.

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1/10/2012 4:27 PM	Rate (0)
Jazz_M Gold Member Joined: 9/6/2008 Last visit: 5/7/2022 Posts: 1121 Rating: (86)	Hi You want to have a tree using Profibus connector right, yes it can be done, Have fun...
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1/11/2012 8:52 AM	Rate (0)
Oscar_83PL Bronze Member Joined: 10/22/2008 Last visit: 2/17/2025 Posts: 372 Rating: (5)	To avoid misunderstanding i am sending a picture what I mean. Will it work in tree topology? What about segment length? Attachment 2xpg_pc.JPG (71 Downloads)

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1/11/2012 8:59 AM	Rate (0)
umencho Diamond Expert Joined: 3/21/2006 Last visit: 3/19/2025 Posts: 10239 Rating: (1183)	No, this will not work. There you should use a repeater. And there are the rules What should you watch out for when using the RS485 repeater in PROFIBUS and MPI bus systems? Best regards, Hristo Mihalev

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