2.3. Basic specifications of Interbus

Figure 2.2 Formation of Interbus

Table 2‑3 Basic specifications of Interbus remote bus

Maximum number of nodes	512
Maximum number of levels in the network	16
Maximum I/O points	4,096 points (512byte)
Transfer rate	500 kbps
Maximum length of bus between two remote bus devices	400m (1312.336 ft.)
Maximum length of all buses combined	13km (8.078 mi.)
Topology	Active ring

Table 2‑4 Basic specifications of Interbus loop

Maximum number of nodes	63
Maximum bus length between two remote bus devices	20m (65.617 ft.)
Maximum length of all buses combined	200m (656.168 ft.)
Current	1.8A
Power connection and communication with a single cable

2.3. Basic specifications of Interbus​