Engineers in industrial facilities desire a network that allows them to: 

The NEW OLM from Siemens is a PROFIBUS copper to fiber optic media converter that connects in any desired network structure (line, tree, star, ring, redundant ring, etc).  It also provides connectivity to devices at speeds up to 12 Mbps and distances up to 15 km.  The new housing for the OLM provides unparalleled EMC protection in a compact form factor.  For more information on the OLM please select any of the following:

OLM Datasheet

OLM Manual

Below are just a few reasons the OLM is the right choice for your facility:

Some key design issues for smaller networks involve:

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The OBT from Siemens allows a user to quickly install a fiber optic PROFIBUS network for short distances.  Plastic fiber optic cables can be quickly terminated with 2x2 Simplex connectors. These plastic cable offer distances up to 50 m, while preassembled PCF fiber optic cables can deliver distances of up to 300 m.  For more details please select any of the following: