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Chapter 3 Profibus Introduction| CME-PD01
3-2 Revision October 2006, 2006PDD23000013
3.2 PROFIBUS-DP
PROFIBUS-DP is a PROFIBUS communication profile optimized for high-speed, time-critical
data transmission at field level using low-cost connections. PROFIBUS-DP is a suitable
substitute for conventional, costly parallel wiring of 24 V measurement signals in production and
manufacturing automation, as well as for analog 4(0) to 20mA measurement signals in process
automation.