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# Siemens / Texas Instruments 505-6870 Profibus DP Remote Base Controller

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## Summary

- Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
- Model: 505-6870
- Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition
- Price: $550.00 USD
- Availability: In stock, 2 available
- Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee
- ITAR restricted: No
- Shipping weight: 3.5 lb, estimated
- Shipping dimensions: 12X9X6 in, estimated

## Categories

- Military and Embedded Equipment > Embedded & Industrial > Other Modular (primary)
- Industrial Systems Equipment > Industrial Communication > Communication Modules

## Details

Part Number: 2803952, 2803950, 2803951-0001

## Function

Profibus DP Remote Base Controller (RBC) for Simatic TI 505 PLC systems, interfaces via 1x RS-485 PROFIBUS DP/L2 port for distributed I/O control and 1x serial programming port; mounts in remote rack, connects to master CPU via Profibus DP network for real-time process data exchange, I/O module expansion, and fieldbus integration in industrial automation.

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