Companies worldwide are relying on simple wiring and automation technologies to improve their overall plant efficiency and availability. Always present: AS-Interface. The sophisticated AS-Interface technology offers high reliability, noise immunity and diverse diagnostic capabilities.
The simple, very stable and proven technology enables sensors to simultaneously transmit diagnostic information to the PLC and to higher-level IT infrastructures. Its modular structure and flexible connection technology ensure easy integration into the system.
A two-wire flat cable transmits data and energy, eliminating complex parallel wiring.
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We have summarised the most important facts and benefits of AS-Interface for you.
Topology | flexible structure |
Medium | unshielded two-wire line for data and energy |
Cable length | 100 m, expandable to up to 1,000 m, up to 3,000 m possible through fibre optics |
Number of I/Os | 496 inputs + 496 outputs for digital, analogue and safe data |
Cycle time | 5- 10 ms |
AS-Interface provides an easy and comfortable way to build a future-proof foundation for smart industrial automation.