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Active components
4.6 Active components for connecting a PROFIBUS segment to an Industrial Ethernet network
PROFIBUS Network Manual
100 System Manual, Edition 04/2009, C79000-G8976-C124-03
4.6 Active components for connecting a PROFIBUS segment to an
Industrial Ethernet network
4.6.1 IE/PB Link PN IO
Area of application
As a separate component, the IE/PB PN IO link provides a seamless transition between
Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS.
Figure 4-26 IE/PB Link PN IO
Using the IE/PB Link PN IO as a proxy, you can continue to use existing PROFIBUS devices
and integrate them in a PROFINET application.
Design
The IE/PB Link PN IO has all the advantages of the SIMATIC design:
● Compact construction; the rugged plastic housing has the following on the front panel:
– An RJ-45 interface for connection to Industrial Ethernet.
– A 9-pin D-sub socket for connection to PROFIBUS
– A 2-pin terminal strip for connecting the external power supply of 24 V DC.
– Diagnostic LEDs
● Connection is by means of the IE FC RJ-45 Plug 180 with 180° cable outlet using a
standard patch cable
● Simple mounting; the IE/PB Link PN IO is mounted on an S7-300 rail
● Can be operated without a fan
● Fast device replacement in the event of a fault by using the optional C-PLUG
exchangeable medium (not supplied with the device)