Technical data

TS Adapter II
Manual, 06/2008, A5E00272728-03
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TS Adapter II on the MPI/DP/PPI network
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6.1 General information
A maximum of 32 nodes can be connected to an MPI/DP/PPI network segment. The total
cable length must not exceed 50 m. Multiple network segments can be combined using
RS485 repeaters to form an overall network with a maximum of 127 nodes. The maximum
data transmission rate in the MPI/DP network is 12 Mbps.
The TS Adapter II supports transmission rates up to a maximum of 12 Mbps.
WARNING
Extension cables in addition to the supplied MPI cable are not allowed between the
TS Adapter II and S7/C7 system.
6.2 Use in a stand-alone system
The following figure shows the connection to an individual system (2 nodes). Both nodes are
connected using the supplied MPI cable (0.8 m).
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Figure 6-1 Connection to a stand-alone system