Branch Test - Siemens BT 200 Manual

BT 200

4.3 Branch Test

This can be used to check the availability of
all slaves on PROFIBUS or to address an in-
dividual slave.
The branch test can also be performed be-
yond repeaters/LWL.
Performing the test
Disconnect all masters from the bus (e.g., PG,
OP and CP). See figure 5.
Caution: The bus termination must remain
ensured.
Connect BT 200 to the bus.
Set the baud rate configured on the bus on
the BT 200.
Set the desired address for individual slave
test.
Set address to "000" for the total test.
Confirm with OK the address (slave or ma-
ster) which was detected by the BT 200.
Fig. 5 Measuring principle of the branch test
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