Schneider Electric Altivar 61/71 Profibus DPv1 User Manual

About this manual

This manual provides safety instructions, hardware installation steps, and configuration procedures for connecting the Profibus DPv1 communication card to an Altivar 61 or 71 variable‑speed drive. It covers required connectors, wiring, and the RS‑485 isolated interface, as well as the software setup for DPv1 messaging.

The document also details diagnostics, fault management, and includes an example of configuring the drive with Siemens SIMATIC STEP7 software. All procedures must be performed by qualified personnel following the listed precautions.

What's inside

• Before you begin
• Hardware setup
• Connection to the bus
• Configuration
• Diagnostics
• Software setup of DPv1 messaging
• Example with SIMATIC Manager (STEP7)

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What connector does the Profibus DP communication card use?

The card uses a 9‑pin female SUB‑D connector for the Profibus DPv1 bus.

How is the transmission interface of the communication card connected to the drive?

It conforms to the RS‑485 standard and is electrically isolated from the drive.