AS-Interface: The simple system solution

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The perfect solution

AS-Interface
Optimised for the connection of Sensors and Aktuators
Cost effective
Operation in difficult environmental conditions
Reliable and safe
Real time capable
Applicable universal
Easy to install
Easy to extend
Open to higher levels
Safe against interference
Standardized EN 50295, IEC62026
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AS-Interface

control level: SPS, PC, IPC, ...

Master

field level:
DeviceNet FIP Interbus Profibus Ethernet etc.

AS-Interface level:
Slave Slave Slave Slave Slave Slave Slave Slave
Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Actuator- / Sensorlevel
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System solution
Product range
I/O
modules

power supplies

gateways
master
plc / pc

safety
components

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aktuators

sensors

integrated
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accessories
repeater, extender

Network Topology
no limits to the structure :
line

star

control

tree

control

Master

control

Master

Master

Slave
Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave
Slave
Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave
Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

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Slave Slave

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Slave

Slave

Slave

Slave

Facts about AS-Interface

master-slave principle
no limits to the structure
2 wire cable for data and power up to 8 A
Unshielded cable 2 x 1,5mm
safe transmission
4 digital inputs + 4 digital outputs
analog value transmission

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System Facts

In field use (IP 65/67) as well as in the switch cabinet

piercing technologies
cable length 100 m, extendable via Repeater up to 500m
reliable data transmission
easy commissioning
address to be set via bus connector

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Erweitert mit System

AS-Interface

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31
Fault
I-1
I-2
Power

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62 Slaves at one Master / A- und B-Slaves

full downwards compatibility
existing applications can be extended by new modules
existing Slaves communicate with new masters

exact diagnostic
separated detection of configuration and device errors
short circuit, overload, missing auxiliary power, communication error

detailed diagnostics and easy maintenance

transmission of analog values

no unreasonable time delay
automatic detection of analog participants
no need for configuration software
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A/B-Slaves functionality
Controller

Master
Master call A-Slaves

Master call B-Slaves

Slave 1A

Slave 2A

Slave 31A

Slave 1A

Slave 2A

Slave 31A

Slave answer A-Slaves

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Slave 1B

Slave 1B

Slave 2B

Slave 2B

Slave answer B-Slaves

System Facts

AS-Interface
number of Slaves
number of I/Os

max. cycle time

analog value
transmission

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31
124 I +124 O

5 ms

via function block

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Enhanced
62
248 I + 186 O

using
A + B Slaves
max.10 ms
integrated in the Master
up to 124 analog values

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simple connection
piercing technology
slave housing

direct and easy connection of

sensors/actuators or modules
mechanically coded flat cable
two wires for data and power

AS-Interface electromechanic

insulation piercing connectors

simple connecting technology
safe contacting
protection up to class IP67
no skinning
mounting at any position

piercing connectors
mechanically coded
flat cable

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Modular Construction
easy extendable
Connect a new line
wherever you want

Slave

Connect a new slave

wherever you want

Slave

Slave

Slave

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System Solution
AS-Interface integrates slave functionality:
D0 = switching
D1 = warning

one connection

D2 = enable
D3 = testing
P0 = timer

AS-Interface
Slave IC
one enclosure

P1 = inverting
P2 = distance
P3 = special function

Sensor
or
Actuator

energy

Slaves with additional functions, like parametrising.

diagnostics of the net up to the slave
actuators in IP67 switching in field, not in cabinets
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System Solution

AS-Interface modules allow for connecting conventional

sensors and actuators:

D0 = sensor 1

one connection

D1 = sensor 2
D2 = actuator 1

AS-Interface
Slave IC
1 module
enclosure

D3 = actuator 2
P0

Watchdog
energy

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up to 4 sensors
or/and
4 actuators

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High Reliability
Transferring of Data and Power

Each telegram will be checked by the receiver for possible faults. This
will be done by checking the parity bit and several other independent
values.

By these means an extremely high reliability is achieved in detecting of

single and multiple faults.

The repetition of a single telegram consumes 150 s only and is already

taken into account in the specified cycle time.

AS-Interface may be used even in an environment with high electromagnetic noise, like welding machines and frequency converters.

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AS-i Safety at Work

Safety-related and standard components
in an AS-Interface network

SAFETY AT WORK

Standard PLC and

standard master
Standard
module

Safety monitor

Safe emergency
stop button

Safe
module

ASi
power unit
Safe
position switch

Safe light
barrier
Standard
module

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The System with Safety

SAFETY AT WORK

Integration of all binary safety-related components in AS-Interface,

such as:

Emergency stop
Protective door switch
Safety light barriers/grids
Contactor controls, etc.
Mixed operation of standard and safety-related components via the
yellow AS-i cable

Fail-safe PLC or special master not necessary due to safety monitor

It is possible to form groups of safe signals within a network
Diagnostics via standard master/standard PLC
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Features of Safety at Work

SAFETY AT WORK

Can be used up to control category 4 according to EN 954 -1

Response time max. 35 ms
Approved by BIA and TV
Full compatibility with all other AS components according to EN 50
1

295

Use of the standard AS-Interface protocol

Maximum extension of the system with 31 safe slaves
Stop category 0 or 1 can be set
BIA 1: Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut fr Arbeitssicherheit
TV 2: Technischer berwachungsverein

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The Economic Solution

Influencing factors

The answer
reducing cable lines
data and power on one line or cable
contact or networking technology

installation costs

fine granularity
expandable

component costs

error frequency
availability

avoiding contact errors

reducing test costs

access or entry barriers

lower training costs and less need for

qualified personal

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The Economic Solution

reduced: Hardware

I/O cards at PLC,PC

size of cabinets
terminal housings
cables
PG-fittings, multiple connectors, distributing clamps
tracks of slip rings

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The Economic Solution

Optimised: expenditure
installation time
test time
commissioning
expenditure of projecting
expenditure of labelling cables and clamps
documentation
expenditure of diagnostic
maintenance time
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Your advantages as a member
Technical information
Utilization of joint patents
Standardisation
Free utilization of specification
Development guidelines
Updates for all technical documentation
Support for technical questions
Marketing support
Holding trade fairs and congresses/worldwide
Printed media
Internet site
PR activities
Notary statistic

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Your advantages of membership
Information concerning the market, technologies and activities.
Utilize the opportunities of an international environment.
Inexpensive certification
Utilization of the trade mark
Influence future development of the system by contributing to
specialized committees.
Become a member of AS-International Association, the
User group of the worldwide industry standard in the low field bus level.

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AS-i Goes Global

Local and Global Presence
Netherlands
Sweden
Belgium

UK

Germany

Japan

USA
France
Brazil

Switzerland

China

Italy

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Certification
AS-Interface the industrial standard

Tested and certified products for the customer

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