Technical Summary
| Product type designation | PROFIBUS connector |
|---|---|
| Product brand name | SIMATIC |
| Product description | PROFIBUS bus connector, RS 485, screw, with programming port, 90° |
| Suitability for use | for connecting PROFIBUS stations to the PROFIBUS bus cable |
| Transfer rate / with PROFIBUS DP | 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s |
| Number of electrical connections for PROFIBUS cables | 2 |
| Number of electrical connections for network components or terminal equipment | 1 |
| Type of electrical connection for PROFIBUS cables | Screw |
| Type of electrical connection for network components or terminal equipment | 9-pin sub D connector |
| Design of terminating resistor | Resistor combination integrated and connectable via slide switch |
| Type of cable outlet | 90 degree cable outlet |
| Ambient temperature during operation | -25 … +60 °C |
| Protection class IP | IP20 |
| PG connection socket | Yes |
| Strain relief | Yes |
| Silicon-free | Yes |
| Product lifecycle | Active Product |
Applications
For connecting PROFIBUS stations to the PROFIBUS bus cable.
Key Features
SIMATIC DP connector for PROFIBUS connections.
Transfer rate / with PROFIBUS DP: 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
Compact connector design with a 90 degree cable outlet.
Includes a programming port and PG connection socket.
Resistor combination integrated and connectable via slide switch.
Type of electrical connection for PROFIBUS cables: Screw.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6ES7972-0BB12-0XA0?
It is a SIMATIC DP PROFIBUS connector.
What transfer rate does 6ES7972-0BB12-0XA0 support?
Transfer rate / with PROFIBUS DP: 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
How many electrical connections does the connector have?
It has 2 electrical connections for PROFIBUS cables and 1 for network components or terminal equipment.
What connection and outlet details are provided for this PROFIBUS connector?
Type of electrical connection for PROFIBUS cables: Screw. Type of electrical connection for network components or terminal equipment: 9-pin sub D connector. Type of cable outlet: 90 degree cable outlet.
