Key Features
- PROFIBUS bus connector: Product type designation: PROFIBUS connector.
- Connection for PROFIBUS stations: Suitable for connecting PROFIBUS stations to the PROFIBUS bus cable.
- PROFIBUS DP transfer rate: 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
- Fast Connect wiring: Integrated insulation displacement terminals for 2-core PB FC installation cables, with FastConnect.
- 90° cable outlet: Type of cable outlet: 90 degree cable outlet.
- PG connection socket: PG connection socket: Yes.
Applications
- PROFIBUS station connection: Connects PROFIBUS stations to the PROFIBUS bus cable.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | PROFIBUS connector |
|---|---|
| Product brand name | SIMATIC |
| Product description | PROFIBUS bus connector, RS 485, Fast Connect, 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 |
| For PROFIBUS cables | 2 |
| For network components or terminal equipment | 1 |
| For PROFIBUS cables, type of electrical connection | Integrated insulation displacement terminals for 2-core PB FC installation cables |
| For network components or terminal equipment, type of electrical connection | 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 |
| During operation | -25 … +60 °C |
| Protection class IP | IP20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6ES7972-0BB70-0XA0 used for?
It is a PROFIBUS bus connector for connecting PROFIBUS stations to the PROFIBUS bus cable.
What transfer rate does 6ES7972-0BB70-0XA0 support?
The transfer rate with PROFIBUS DP is 9.6 kbit/s … 12 Mbit/s.
What electrical connections does this PROFIBUS connector have?
It has 2 electrical connections for PROFIBUS cables and 1 for network components or terminal equipment.
What type of cable connection is used on the PROFIBUS side?
For PROFIBUS cables, the electrical connection is integrated insulation displacement terminals for 2-core PB FC installation cables.
Does 6ES7972-0BB70-0XA0 include a programming port?
Yes. The product description includes a programming port and the product component PG connection socket is Yes.
