ProfiHub A5 - 5 Channel PROFIBUS DP Spur Repeater

ProfiHub A5 is an advanced flexible and robust network component for PROFIBUS DP installations, which makes it possible to implement long multi-device spur lines and backbone structures with star/tree segments.

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Order-Code: PA006413

The ProfiHub A5 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.

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Create reliable, flexible and object oriented DP installations with the ProfiHub A5/B5.
The ProfiHub A5/B5 is essential to obtain more control during maintenance and upgrading of the network.

  • 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)
  • 1.200 m spur line length (depends on transmission speed)
  • No limit in serial placement or cascading of ProfiHubs
  • No Address required
  • Integrated termination facilities (switches)
  • Configurable grounding system (direct or capacitive)
  • IP 65 classification (according to DIN 40 050)