Manual
2 PROFIBUS DP 
6 
IFC 300
www.krohne.com 02/2011 - 4001086601 - AD IFC 300 PROFIBUS R01 en
*: If the GSD file "KR014500.GSD" is used, there will be supported only a limited amount of 
functions by the software version (V1.2.0 / 060215 or V2.0.0 / 060112): I&M functions and fail safe 
mode are not accessible. For full support of all profile specific or manufacturer specific 
functions/parameters use the GSD file "KR024500.GSD".
GFP*: Generic Flow PROFIBUS
I3P*: IFC300 PROFIBUS
**: PDM 5.2 PDM 6.0
2.2 System configuration of PROFIBUS DP network
The following diagram shows a typical network configuration with PROFIBUS devices with RS485 
interface in a non-hazardous environment. The PROFIBUS devices with RS485 interface do not 
need any segment coupler. They are connected directly to the PROFIBUS DP network.
01/11 Signal 
converter 
with 
RS485 
interface + 
PA Profile 
3.0
V3.0.2 / 100811 Simatic 
PCS7
other SPS 
of other 
manufact.
HW Config
other 
Software of 
other SPS 
manufact.
GSD
manuf. 
specific
KR014500.GSD*
KR024500.GSD
IFC300(RS485)
Rev.1
IFC300(RS485)
Rev.2
GSD
profile 
specific
PA039740.GSD Flow with 1AI, 
1TOT (PhyL 0)
Laptop / PC PDM
(≥ 6.0 SP3)
DD
(Ident.-No.)
I3P*DD0300.03** -
Pactware DTM ≥  GFP*DTM1.3.1
FDT1.2
-
I3P*DTM1.0.7
FDT1.2
-
Issued Signal converter Application program System integration
Mth./
year
Hardware Firmware Hardware Software Driver Version Model name
Figure 2-1: PROFIBUS DP network
1 SPS
2 PROFIBUS DP with max. 12 Mbit/s
3 Signal converter
4 Other devices with PROFIBUS RS485 interface










