PROFIBUS Fault Finding Tips: Long segment length

8 April 2024

Did you know that the limit for the maximum amount of cable used within a single segment of a PROFIBUS DP network is dependent on the baud rate?

Watch this video for more about segment length, joining segments and troubleshooting long segment length.

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