Siemens 6ES7972-0BA42-0XA0

Transfer Speed: 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s for PROFIBUS

Number of Electrical Connections: 2 for PROFIBUS cables and 1 for network components or terminal equipment.

Operating Temperature Range: -25 °C to +60 °C.

Degree of Protection: IP20.

Compatibility: Compatible with PROFIBUS up to 12 Mbit/s.

Compliance: Complies with RoHS directive.

Function Features

Status Indicators: Siemens 6ES7972-0BA42-0XA0 has connection and fault status LED indicators Which ensures faster fault finding and maintenance which in turn reduces downtime for the industry processes.

Bus Termination Option: Siemens 6ES7972-0BA42-0XA0 can be used as a bus terminator, which is essential for maintaining the proper impedance in the PROFIBUS network. It also helps to protect signal reflections and guarantee reliable communication over long distances.

Hot Swap Functionality: Siemens 6ES7972-0BA42-0XA0 Supports hot swapping of connected devices. This allows to add or remove devices in the network without stopping the whole system allowing for an increase flexibility and maintainability of such industrial control setup.

Compatibility: It is compatible with a lots of Siemens and other devices which also support PROFIBUS. It enables easy connection to industrial automation systems already in operation, which makes the expansion or replacement of individual components simple.

Applications

Manufacturing Industry: Siemens 6ES7972–0BA42-0XA0 is used in factories and production lines to connect programmable logic controllers, sensors and actuator relay devices and automation parts. It supports communicating and controlling manufacturing processes such as assembly lines, machining operations, or packaging systems.

Process Industry: It is used in chemical plants, power plants and water treatment units. Ensures efficient data transfer from control systems to field devices, which benefits process operation monitoring and optimization. Siemens 6ES7972-0BA42-0XA0, for example can be connected to the flow meters, pressure sensors and control valves in a chemical production process.

Automotive Industry: It is mainly used in automotive manufacturing plants to interconnect all the automation and testing equipment. And coordinating the operation of robotic systems, conveyor belts and quality control devices that make sure those cars are produced smoothly so they come out with zero defects.

Building Automation: Siemens 6ES7972-0BA42-0XA0 enables building-management systems to connect with HVAC Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, lighting controls and security. It can potentially increases energy efficiency and occupant comfort.