Technical data

Passive Components for PROFIBUSPA
8.2 SpliTConnect Tap
PROFIBUS Network Manual
System Manual, Edition 04/2009, C79000-G8976-C124-03
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8.2 SpliTConnect Tap
Area of application
The SpliTConnect Tap allows the setup of a PROFIBUS PA bus segment with end device
attachment points. The SpliTConnect Coupler can be used to construct a PROFIBUS PA
hub by connecting SpliTConnect Taps in series. By replacing the contacting screw with the
SpliTConnect terminator, the SpliTConnect tap can be used as a bus terminating element.
PROFIBUS SpliTConnect tap SpliTConnect Coupler
SpliTConnect terminator SpliTConnect M12 Outlet
SpliTConnect M12 Jack
Design
The SpliTConnect tap has a rugged plastic casing of PBT (polybuthylene-terephthalate)
complying with IP67 and is suitable for mounting on a rail or wall. The integrated metal
casing ensures complete shielding. In conjunction with the PROFIBUS FC process cable
GP, the SpliTConnect tap provides a simple cable attachment that can be installed quickly.
The contacting and connection of the PROFIBUS FC process cable GP uses the insulation
piercing technique with a contact screw. It is also possible to ground the SpliTConnect tap
using the contact screw.