FLEXtra® FO, PROFIBUS optical hub
The FLEXtra® FO is a PROFIBUS repeater expanded by 2 (with the FLEXtra® FO 650-2) and 5 (with the FLEXtra® FO 650-5) optical MPI/PROFIBUS segments.
It enables conversion of electrical MPI/PROFIBUS interfaces into optical MPI/PROFIBUS interfaces.
Features
• PROFIBUS repeater with 2/5 optical MPI/PROFIBUS segments
• Perfect to combine with existing transmission systems
• PROFIBUS baud rate (9.6 kbps … 12 Mbps) automatic detection
• Switching off of individual or all segments possible
• For use in EMC-hazardous environments
• Suitable for POF* and PCF* FO
• Available with 3 different optical interfaces (SMA, BFOC**, Versatile Link***)
• Range:
– Cable length POF* 65 m
– Cable length PCF* 250 m
• Display of traffic/bus errors for each FO and PROFIBUS segment