
ComBricks PROFIBUS DP/PA Coupler
The ComBricks PROFIBUS DP/PA coupler is the latest in innovations for the ComBricks family. This 21st century coupler leapfrogs the competition in features and footprint and enables seamless integration to PROFIBUS PA. The DP/PA coupler powers the attached PA devices and forwards telegrams coming from the ComBricks backplane. With the optional ProfiTrace OE and the oscilloscope, this doubles as an extremely powerful tool for remote maintenance over Ethernet. The coupler also enables the use of asset management tools with its free CommDTM software! The DP/PA coupler module comes in two configurations: 1. Combined with a Type 1 Head station and a PROFIBUS repeater card as a PROFIBUS DP/PA coupler 2. Combined with a Type 3 Head station and a PROFIBUS repeater card as a PROFIBUS DP/PA coupler with monitoring The PA segment coupler does not require configuration and operates the same way as regular ComBricks repeaters for PROFIBUS DP. The coupler has several advantages when compared to ot