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| 5/25/2014 8:37 PM | |
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HI, IT IS POSSIBLE TO USE PROFIBUS PA CALBE FOR PROFIBUS DP COMMUNICATION ? |
| 5/25/2014 8:54 PM | |
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Although both are 2-wire cables i guess there will be some differences like EMC compatibility etc. . |
| 5/25/2014 9:03 PM | |
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Can I install PROFIBUS DP cable in a PA network? Lots of users have the impression this will never cause a problem because of the high speed signal characteristics of DP cable (even if the impedance is not correct), but there are other factors that could make it very unstable: • There will be too much voltage loss at the end of the cable because of the higher loop resistance of standard DP cable (110 Ohm/km). PA cable has a loop resistance of 44 Ohm/km. When it is an Ex coupler with only 12.xV output, there is a change the last devices "get lost" all the time". • The DP cable gets over-powered because of its "thin" 0.64 mm diameter wires. PA cable wires have a diameter between 0.8 to 1.5 mm. • PA Coupling components cannot handle the "thin" wires of the DP cable. • When it is an Ex installation, the DP cable is probably not blue and not suitable for the FISCO Ex specs. Our advice is to use only cable that complies with the PA specifications! Source:http://www.procentec.com/faq/profibus/
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| 5/25/2014 10:46 PM | |
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The issue is not number or wires, shielded or not. The issue is the cable specification for both applications. I have never tried coz I never thought in thins way, but both cables are different in thier specifications. And I am sure that Siemens and other manufactureres of Profibus DP and PA cables are not doing that just for fun.
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| 5/26/2014 6:13 AM | |
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I agree that we must not use PA cable for DP & vice versa . . . |
| 5/26/2014 6:33 AM | |
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Dear, Practically i tested it up to 4m it work but if distance increase then is it work ?
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| 5/26/2014 7:33 AM | |
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Hello, You can use any cable you like and it might work, but not without the risk of errors. There is a standard and not without reason. So let's not try to proof they are wrong. Regards, Marcjan |
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| 5/26/2014 7:46 AM | |
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Hello, Please read the following info:
Hope this helps.
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Last edited by: Ayman Elotaify at: 5/26/2014 9:26 AMTon Verra... Good morning. I just noticed now that the content of my post is exactly as yours. I can not delete my post now coz it is not the last one. In any case, for more info, readers can see the link provided in my post. Good bye Ayman Elotaify |
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| 5/26/2014 7:47 AM | |
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You could even use a simple 2-wire cable to lay Profibus Network on it but there are certain standards with one must comply to ensure safety & proper working of equipment. |
| 5/26/2014 7:56 AM | |
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Hello,
Each cable of the above have its own specification complied with IEC61158 for Profibus DP or IEC61158-2 for Profibus PA. Please download the attached manual. Hope this helps. AttachmentInstallationGuideV9_2.pdf (354 Downloads) |
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