ABB offers a complete PROFIBUS solution with engineering software and fieldbus hardware. Two different types are supported by System 800xA:
- PROFIBUS DP, with scalable transmission rates up to 12 Mbit/s, optimized for interaction with devices such as remote I/O, drives, and motor control.
PROFIBUS PA, with a fixed transmission rate of 31.25 kbit/s, designed for connection of bus-powered, two-wire field devices such as transmitters and actuators, incl. I.S. applications.
System 800xA supports the entire PROFIBUS system architecture by:
- Redundantly connected AC 800M controllers with PROFIBUS DP
- Infrastructure and network devices for higher availability
- OPC Server for applications like 800xA Asset Optimization or Operations
- A full range of field devices are certified for use with System 800xA to enable seamless implementation