Siemens 6ES7972-E118536 Profibus DP Connector

Siemens 6ES7972-E118536 Profibus DP Connector is a SIMATIC DP connection plug that attaches a PROFIBUS DP bus cable to a PROFIBUS-enabled device, enabling robust master/slave communication on SIMATIC networks. It supports PROFIBUS DP data rates up to 12 Mbit/s and uses the FastConnect insulation-displacement method for quick, reliable cable termination, with variants available with or without a PG socket depending on the installation. The cable exit angle can be 90° or 35° in different sub-models, influencing mounting and cable routing, and typical configurations measure 15.8 × 54 × 39.5 mm (WxHxD). Some configurations include a termination resistor with a disconnect function to facilitate proper network termination when installed. This connector is designed for rugged industrial environments and is commonly used to link PROFIBUS DP fieldbus cables to SIMATIC devices in automation systems, such as S7-300/400 DP interfaces.