[?]: MPI or PROFIBUS

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yigit111
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[?]: MPI or PROFIBUS

Post by yigit111 »

Whats the different bewteens MPI and Profibus?

If i want to connect with S7 PLC can i do that also with MPI?
Why profibus?
Homeroid_BL
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Re: MPI or PROFIBUS

Post by Homeroid_BL »

There are many differences between MPI and Profibus. All thay have in common is RS485 ohysical layer.
All S7-300 have MPI port, but not all have Profibus port.
So, connect, as begginer, via MPI.