Overview of Profibus
Product overview > (Hardware) Socket trays > Profibus
🛠️ Application Area
The MSTKN socket holders were specifically developed for industrial applications with high demands on safety, process control, and robustness.
They provide guided operator handling as well as precise tool monitoring—directly integrated into your Profibus-DP infrastructure.
🔧 Function & Control
The Profibus socket tray communicates as a Profibus-DP slave at up to 12 Mbit/s.
Depending on the configuration, two operating modes are available:
1. Intelligent mode (2 byte I/O)
- Simple control via standard I/Os
- Operator guidance via LED (red, yellow, green)
- Feedback on whether a tool was correctly removed
2. Direct I/O mode (1 byte per slot)
- Direct access to sensors and LEDs
- Individual LED control for each slot
- Precise status query per slot
Highlights
LED status display:
Up to 8 slots
Two operating modes
Intelligent mode & Direct I/O
Robust aluminum housing.
Protection class IP54
Profibus-DP slave fieldbus interface
Expandable up to 32 slots
Comprehensive diagnostic functions
Tool diameter up to 38 mm
24 V supply via M12 connector


MSTKN-H-S14-HM-PB-M12
MSTKN-H-S24-HM-PB-M12