Before installing the CIF interface make sure to set the jumpers correctly.
Do not forget to exclude the address of the memory window from being
used by EMM386.EXE in the startup file CONFIG.SYS
Up to 32 Profibus devices can be interlinked to one
bus segment using the following cable layout.The maximum bus length
depends on the cable being used.
Baudrate in kbits/s
Distance m
9,6
1.200
19,2
1.200
93,75
1.200
187,5
1.000
500
400
1500
200
3000
100
6000
200
12.000
100
Impedance: 135 ... 165 Ohm
Capacity: <30 pF / m
Loop restistance: 110 Ohm/km
Wire gauge: 0,64 mm
For troubleshooting refer to the following picture regarding the
LED's at the CIF: