INTRODUCTION
Profibus DP stands for “PROFIBUS for Decentralized Peripherals”. Profibus-DP is a device level bus that
supports both analog and discrete signals. It has widespread usage for such items as remote I/O systems, motor
control centers, and variable speed drives. Profibus-DP communicates at speeds from 9.6 Kbps to 12 Mbps
over distances from 100 to 1,200 meters.
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