Hub ProfiHub B5 - 5 Channel DP Spur Repeater

Introduction
ProfiHub B5 is an advanced, flexible and robust network component for PROFIBUS DP installations, to implement long multi-device spur lines and backbone structures with star/tree segments in IP 20 applications.

PROFIBUS DP is a high-speed communication bus that has to comply with strict rules concerning spur lines, because of possible reflections that could lead to communication disturbances. If spur lines or star segments are required, costly investments in repeaters have to be done.

The ProfiHub B5 is a perfect economic solution to implement reliable spur lines in high-speed DP networks. It has the functionality of 5 galvanic isolated transparent repeaters. This allows network structures with extended spur lines that individually can handle a maximum of 31 devices and a length equal to the main bus.

Product features
5 Isolated channels (repeater segments).
Transparent for all PROFIBUS DP protocols.
DP - RS 485 specifications for each channel.
31 devices per channel.
9,6 Kbps to 12 Mbps (automatic detection).
1200 m spur line length (depends on transmission speed).
No limit in serial placement or cascading of ProfiHubs.
No address required.
Integrated termination facilities (switches).
LEDs that indicate if the onboard termination is active.
Configurable grounding system (direct or capacitive).
Screw terminals and DB9 connectors.
IP 20 classification (according to DIN 40 050).

Application areas
Dynamic spur lines to actuators, flow meters and pH analyzers.
Removable drives and motors.
Pull/Plug motor control centers (drawers).
EMC sensitive applications.
Roof mounted devices in tank farms.
Barrier for non galvanic isolated equipment.
Large star/tree structured networks.