BUS Cables

Our range of BUS cables, including: INTERBUS cables, PROFIBUS cables, DeviceNET cables, CAN bus cables, Safety BUS cables and ASI bus cables, are suitable for use on the relevant bus systems.

Lapp manufacturers the above bus cables for stationary installations, power chain applications or outdoor/direct burial. (See below for a full list of applications).

Applications:

  • Data and signal transmission
  • Electronics and computer systems
  • Control circuits
  • Weighing machines
  • Office equipment
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Building services and building management systems

Our brand of UNITRONIC® BUS cables ranges from Ethernet cables, actuator sensor cables to M12 connectors and M8 connectors.

To read more about our UNITRONIC® brand visit our brand philosophy page. Or see below for more information on our BUS cable range.

 

BUS PB

PROFIBUS Cables

We distinguish between PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA. The DP variant dominates worldwide with a bit rate of 1.5Mbit/s up to 12Mbit/s. PROFIBUS PA is the leader in Process Automation in Europe.

See our full range of Profibus Cables.

 

CAN CANopen

CAN/CANopen

CAN is a message-based protocol, designed specifically for automotive applications but now also used in other areas such as industrial automation and medical equipment.

See our full range of cables for CAN BUS applications:
UNITRONIC® BUS CAN

 

DeviceNet

DeviceNet™

Originally developed by American company Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation). Based on the CAN network system used in the automation industry.

See our full range of DeviceNet Cables:
UNITRONIC® DeviceNet FD THICK+THIN

 

Fieldbus Foundation

Fieldbus Foundation™

Is an all-digital, serial, two-way communications system that serves as the base-level network in a plant or factory automation environment.

See our range of Fieldbus Foundation cables:
UNITRONIC® BUS FF

 

SafetyBUS

SafetyBUS

The main use of SafetyBUS is the communication of data with safety relevant content. SafetyBUS is found where the data integrity and timely delivery of data is required for the protection against risks.

See our range of SafetyBUS Cables:
UNITRONIC® BUS SAFETY

 

AS-Interface AS-i

AS-Interface (AS-i)

Developed to have an inexpensive alternative to the lower fieldbus level (sensor/actuator) of Factory Automation. Normally used in connection with PROFIBUS, CAN and DeviceNet.

See our full range of ASI BUS Cables:
UNITRONIC® BUS ASI

 

Download the Lapp Guide to BUS Systems and cabling.