{"product_id":"allen-bradley-sst-pfb-slc-slc-500-profibus-dp-scanner-module","title":"Allen-Bradley SST-PFB-SLC SLC 500 Profibus DP Scanner Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSST-PFB-SLC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Profibus DP communication scanner designed for integration with the Allen-Bradley SLC 500 control platform. Manufactured by SST, this module enables high-speed data exchange between the PLC system and distributed field devices operating on a Profibus network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for use with SLC 5\/03 processors and later models, providing a robust interface for building distributed or remote I\/O architectures. The module acts as a network master, continuously scanning up to 96 slave devices and managing cyclic I\/O communication across the field network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSST-PFB-SLC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports a wide range of transmission speeds, making it adaptable to different Profibus network configurations and legacy installations. It also provides detailed diagnostic information for both system-level and device-level monitoring, improving troubleshooting efficiency in complex control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication \u0026amp; Network\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNetwork Protocol: Profibus DP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported Baud Rates: 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Slave Devices: up to 96 nodes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\/O Capacity per Slave: 244 bytes input \/ 244 bytes output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal I\/O Capacity: up to 1000 input words \/ 128 output words\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfiguration Tool: SST Profibus configuration software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication Ports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × Profibus DP port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × RS-232 configuration port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable Compatibility: wide range of Profibus shielded and industrial cables supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eController Support: SLC 5\/03 and later\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation Slot: any SLC 500 slot except slot 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackplane Interface: SLC 500 chassis compatible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackplane Current Consumption: 700 mA @ 5 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModule Supply: 5 VDC via backplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics \u0026amp; 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