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PROFIBUS®-PA

PROFIBUS®-PA (Process Automation) uses synchronous transfer mode technology, as defined in IEC 61158-2, to
communicate between field devices and the RS 485 backbone of PROFIBUS®-DP. A segment coupler, or gateway is
installed to bridge PROFIBUS®-DP with PROFIBUS®-PA. Otherwise, the protocols are identical, allowing transparent
communication between general purpose automation systems and decentralized field devices.
PROFIBUS®-PA is a master-slave bus. Transmitters used in the process industry are typically slave devices or passive
stations which only communicate at the request of the master.

General Layout Topologies


The topology for PROFIBUS®-DP is a linear bus. Branching can be accomplished with repeaters or, in the case of
PROFIBUS®-PA, this can be accomplished with the segment couplers. The PROFIBUS®-PA topology follows the
physical layer as defined in ISA SP50.02. Daisy Chain or Star topologies are allowed.

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Star Topology Method


A Star topology has a central connection point to all terminations. This layout works well when there are many devices in a
localized area. For instance, the control room may be located about 300 meters away from a cracker tower. This tower may
have five or six temperature transmitters. All of these devices need to be connected to the fieldbus segment. The best design
would be to connect them all to a junction brick and then run a Home Run cable from the junction brick back to the control
room. See Figure 4 for a pictorial example.

The Home Run cable is considered the main trunk line of communication. Each device that is connected to the junction
brick is called a spur. In other industrial networks spurs are called drops off the trunk line.

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Figure 4 - Star Topology Example

Daisy Chain Configuration


Another layout design is to daisy chain all the devices. Each device would require a tee so that the Home Run cable
would be able to go to each device. From a design standpoint, the Daisy Chain method is easiest to do when the exact
cable tracks are known. Pre-made cordsets can then be purchased and the network is easy to assemble. See Figure 5 for
an example drawing. A fieldbus transmitter is connected to each of the tanks in the field. The Home Run cable essen-
tially is routed to each device in series.

Transmitters
Figure 5 - Daisy Chain Layout
In many fieldbus installations it makes sense to mix both Star and Daisy Chain topology layouts. Remember that one of the
benefits to fieldbus is reduced wiring of devices, leading to faster start-up times.

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Fieldbus Cable Specifications
The specifications for PROFIBUS®-PA physical media are defined by IEC 1158-2 and the ISA-S50.02 Part 2 Physical
Layer Standards. There are essentially four types of cable designations for fieldbus. Type A cable is the most preferred
for new installations because it allows for the most versatile lengths. The other types of cable are for installations where
cable already exists from 4-20 mA systems. See Table 1.

Type Cable Description Conductor Size Maximum Length

Type A Shielded, Twisted Pair # 18 Awg 1900 m (6232 ft)

Type B Shielded, Multi Twisted Pair # 22 Awg 1200 m (3936 ft)

Type C Unshielded, Multi Twisted Pair # 26 Awg 400 m (1312 ft)

Type D Shielded, Untwisted Pair # 16 Awg 200 m (656 ft)

Table 1 Fieldbus Cable Specifications

InterlinkBT offers both a three conductor and two conductor with the third conductor available for a centralized ground
of devices if needed. InterlinkBT cables meet or exceed the specifications of ANSI/ISA-SP50.02-1992, the fieldbus
standard for use in industrial control systems.

Cable Specifications
Type A Cable
- Designed for harsh environments
- Temperature range of -50 to 105°C(-58 to +221F)
- Governed by: ISA SP50.02 specification
- Sunlight resistant per test
- PLTC and ITC rated (CSA FT4)
- Impedence[Z0 at f r (31.25 kHz)] = 100Ω ± 20%
- Maximum attenuation at 1.25 fr (39 kHZ) = 3.0 dB/km
- Maximum capacitive unbalance to shield = 2 nF/km
- Maximum DC resistance (per conductor) = 24 Ω/km
- Maximum propagation delay change 0. 25 fr to 1.25 fr = 1.7 µs/km
- Conductor cross-sectional area (wire size) = nominal 0.8 mm2 (#18 AWG)
- Minimum shield coverage shall be 90%

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