The ProfiHub B5+RD is the first ProfiHub to provide a built-in PROFIBUS DP slave for transferring diagnostic data to a host system. Identical to the ProfiHub B5+R, this unit has the additional feature of an integrated micro ProfiTrace diagnostic unit.

Once the user provides the ProfiHub with a software bus address, the data can be configured using the GSD file. The cyclical data can contain simple statistics up to complex structures identifying channel problems.

Diagnostic Information:

• Live List
• Statistics
• Power Status
• Redundant Status
• Termination Status

Because the ProfiHub B5+RD is based on the ProfiHub B5+R, it is an advanced, flexible and robust network component for PROFIBUS DP installations. It has the unique capability to implement long multi-device spur lines and backbone structures with star/tree segments in IP 20 applications.

Benefits Include:

• Hot slave insertion and removal during operation
• Short circuit protection on each Channel
• Option to create a redundant path to other Hubs or ComBricks
• Status and error display (per Channel)
• Suitable for all DP cables
• On-board DB9F connector on each Channel for maintenance activities
• Cost Savings

Application Areas:

• Dynamic spur lines to actuators, flow meters and pH analyzers
• Removable drives and motors
• Pull/Plug motor control centers (drawers)
• Roof mounted devices in tank farms
• Barrier for non-galvanic isolated equipment
• Networks with requirement for High Availability/up-time
• Large star/tree structured networks