Type büS

Getting to know the basics of a büS

infrastructure – accessories, cables,

pin assignment

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4.1

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS OF A büS

INFRASTRUCTURE – ACCESSORIES, CABLES,

PIN ASSIGNMENT

What is the purpose of the various accessories

In this chapter, the various components required for cabling are explained in detail.

büS devices are widely equipped with standard M12 connectors and. different accessories are available for

a range of cabling tasks.

4.2

Accessories

4.2.1

Y-connector

Definition: A Y-connector has three M12 connectors in total. On one side of the connector, there is one

male and one female connector. On the other side, there is one female connector.

Purpose: Since most büS devices have a single M12 büS connector, the Y-connector enables another con-

nection option to the next device. The single connector side is connected to the device and the other two

connectors may be used for the devices to the left and the right.

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M12 female

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Fig. 2: Y-connector

A Y-connector with interrupt is also available. This connector is used for segmenting power. The pin 2 con-

nection is interrupted. It is therefore possible to use a new power supply for the next büS segment if the

limit of 100 W has been reached.

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Fig. 3: Y-Connector with interrupt