
Configuring Networks
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SIMATIC NET Twisted-Pair and Fiber-Optic Networks
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3.2.4 Bus Structure Containing only ELMs
Up to 13 ELMs can be cascaded in series using TP cables providing no further
network components exist (see sample calculation).
Cascading ELMs via the ITP Ports
ELM
ELM
ELM ELM
1
1
1. ITP standard cable 9/15
Node 1
Node 2
2. ITP XP standard cable 9/9
2
22
Figure 3-3 Example of a Bus Structure with ELMs via ITP Ports
Sample Calculation (cascading limits)
Number of ELMs Delay Equivalent from
Node 1 to Node 2
Total PVV
2 3 BT + 3 BT 6 BT
4 3 BT + 2 * 3 BT + 3 BT 12 BT
8 3 BT + 6 * 3 BT + 3 BT 24 BT
11 3 BT + 9 * 3 BT + 3 BT 33 BT
12 3 BT + 10 * 3 BT + 3 BT 36 BT
13 3 BT + 11 * 3 BT + 3 BT 39 BT
14 3 BT + 12 * 3 BT + 3 BT 42 BT > 40 BT !!
Number of ELMs Delay Equivalent from
Node 1 to Node 2
Remaining Cable Length
2 140 m + 190 m + 190 m + 140 m 3860 m
4 140 m + 190 m + 2 * 190 m + 190 m + 140 m 3480 m
8 140 m + 190 m + 6 * 190 m + 190 m + 140 m 2720 m
11 140 m + 190 m + 9 * 190 m + 190 m + 140 m 2150 m
12 140 m + 190 m + 10 * 190 m + 190 m + 140 m 1960 m
13 140 m + 190 m + 11 * 190 m + 190 m + 140 m 1770 m
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