AS-Interface characteristics

• Master Slave system
• Free choice of network structure
• 2 wire cable for data and power up to 8A
• Safe transmission
• Unshielded cabel 2 x 1,5 mm²
• 4 Inputs and 4 Outputs each slave, in case of more than 31 Slaves only 3 outputs
• In field use (IP 65/67) as well as in the control cabinet
• Piercing technology
• Cabel range 100 m, scaleable by repeater up to 300m
• Effective error detection and immunity
• Easy installation
• Electronic slave addressing

Extended with system

• 62 Slaves at one Master / A- and B-Slaves
• Keeping the full downwards compatibility
  • Existing application can be extended with new modules
  • Existing slaves can communicate with new masters

• Detailed diagnostic
• Separated evaluation of configuration and slave errors
  • Short circuit, over load
  • Missing additional power
  • communication error
• Easy error analysis and easy to maintain

• Analog value transmission easy and fast
• Analog value (16 bit value) is directly available in the plc software
• Automatic detection of analog slaves
• no configuration software necessary