The Siemens 6ES7972-0BA41-0XA0, also cataloged as the SIMATIC DP Bus Connector, operates as a dedicated hardware component for physical bus node connection and medium termination within PROFIBUS DP network platforms.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 6ES7972-0BA41-0XA0 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Origin | Germany |
| Weight | 0.03 kg (0.06 lbs net / 2.0 kg structural shipping package bounds) |
| Dimensions | 15.8 mm x 54.0 mm x 39.5 mm (W x H x D) |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive physical connection interface (0 W net) |
| Data Rate Maximum | 12 Mbit/s |
| Physical Design | 90 deg angled / tilted cable outlet |
| Interface Terminals | Internal screw clamp blocks for incoming/outgoing bus wires |
| Programming Interface | Integrated D-Sub 9-pin PG socket |
| Enclosure Protection | IP20 rating |
The physical connector enables continuous RS485 differential voltage signaling across localized subrack networks. By establishing an automated internal connection to switchable line termination resistors, this component suppresses cable impedance reflections during maximum high-speed 12 Mbit/s cyclic data transmission bursts. This reliable transmission layer directly preserves internal backplane bus communication velocity indexes, preventing data frame drops across dense I/O density scaling racks linked via a centralized PROFIBUS configuration.
Q: How is the physical network line termination configured inside this specific connector housing?
A: The connector integrates a manual slide switch on the outer shell. Flipping this switch to the "ON" position engages the built-in terminating resistor network and mechanically isolates the outgoing hardwired PROFIBUS segment to simplify downstream circuit diagnostics.
Q: Can an industrial programming terminal be connected to the PG socket while the active node is processing real-time system data?
A: Yes. The 9-pin PG interface runs parallel to the primary subrack bus link. Field engineers can connect PG cables or bus analyzer nodes directly into the socket without breaking line continuity or disrupting active token-ring communication.
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