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General Category => Do-more CPUs and Do-more Designer Software => Topic started by: MBAutomation on January 14, 2021, 06:37:58 PM

Title: Profibus
Post by: MBAutomation on January 14, 2021, 06:37:58 PM

Hello All,


I deal with Profibus a lot at work, and I wouldn't mind playing around with it on a BRX PLC.  Is there any talk of making a Profibus module? Or is there something I have missed for a module?


Thanks

Title: Re: Profibus
Post by: BobO on January 14, 2021, 11:36:12 PM

Quote from: MBAutomation on January 14, 2021, 06:37:58 PM

Hello All,


I deal with Profibus a lot at work, and I wouldn't mind playing around with it on a BRX PLC.  Is there any talk of making a Profibus module? Or is there something I have missed for a module?


Thanks

Have not really had any call for it.

Title: Re: Profibus
Post by: MBAutomation on January 15, 2021, 09:16:00 PM

I think you should do it.  It would be a great way for others to learn and understand older protocols.

Title: Re: Profibus
Post by: Controls Guy on January 16, 2021, 01:51:39 PM

I used to be after the same thing but I understand it's kind of a pain.  You have to buy the special licensed chip, etc.  Plus, with Profinet now, who needs purple Barney hose?

Title: Re: Profibus
Post by: BobO on January 16, 2021, 02:45:22 PM

Quote from: Controls Guy on January 16, 2021, 01:51:39 PM

I used to be after the same thing but I understand it's kind of a pain.  You have to buy the special licensed chip, etc.  Plus, with Profinet now, who needs purple Barney hose?

We might do Profinet at some point, but the ROI for Profibus is non-existent.