Profibus
The following devices with PROFIBUS slave interface are currently supported by TwinCAT.
 | PROFIBUS devices Naturally, all PROFIBUS devices for which a valid GSD file is available are supported by the "GSD device" which is also listed. |
Requirements
PROFIBUS – devices ("Boxes") | Description | Restrictions / note |
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Bus Coupler (max. 1.5 Mbaud) |
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Bus Coupler (max. 12 Mbaud) |
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Economy Bus Coupler (max. 1.5 Mbaud) |
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Economy Bus Coupler |
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"Economy plus" Bus Coupler (max. 12 Mbaud) |
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Bus Coupler (fiber optic, max. 1.5 Mbaud) |
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"Economy plus" Bus Coupler (fiber optic, max. 12 Mbaud) |
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Low-cost Bus Coupler max. 12 Mbaud |
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Bus Terminal Controller with integrated PLC (max. 12 Mbaud) |
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Fieldbus Compact Box: PROFIBUS input/output module with protection rating IP67 (max. 12 Mbaud) |
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Fieldbus Coupler Box Extendable input/output module with protection rating IP67 (max. 12 Mbaud) |
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Fieldbus PLC Box: coupler box with integrated PLC with protection rating IP67 (max. 12 Mbaud) |
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AX2xxx-B310
| Beckhoff AX2000-B310 or AX2500-B310 servo drive PROFIBUS DP slave, supported by special PLC function blocks |
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Beckhoff AH2001 or AH2003 with PROFIBUS MC interface | The AH200x description deals exclusively with documentation of the internal I/O status and control information. It does not refer to the internally used control algorithms or the external PROFIBUS MC configuration for this slave type. For detailed information about the AH2001 / AH2003 and how to configure it on a higher-level TwinCAT master control, please refer to the BECKHOFF Drive Technology | AH2000 documentation.
Not supported by the CP5412-A2 (FC3000) or the CIF PROFIBUS cards | |
Simodrive 611u | Siemens drive amplifier with PROFIBUS MC interface | Not supported by the CP5412-A2 (FC3000) or the CIF PROFIBUS cards |
General PROFIBUS device (GSD files required from the manufacturer) |
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