AS-Interface networking
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A two-wire flat cable transmits data and energy. The actuator-sensor interface (AS-i) is a manufacturer-independent standard. AS-i has become established as an economic wiring system in industrial automation. The AS-i gateways control the data exchange to the sensor/actuator level and communicate rapidly with the superior control level. |
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Rely on simple wiring and automation technologies to improve overall plant efficiency and availability
The sophisticated AS-Interface technology offers high reliability, noise immunity and diverse diagnostic capabilities. The AS-i gateways can be used as independent, decentralised controllers or as gateways to all common fieldbus systems. The range includes interfaces with EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherCAT or CANopen.
AS-i considerably reduces wiring complexity since conventional parallel wiring of each sensor or actuator to the controller is no longer necessary. This saves the user a great number of terminals, splitter boxes, input/output cards and cable lines.
Safety components can easily be incorporated into an AS-i network via AS-Interface Safety at Work. Signals from standard units and safe components are transmitted via a common cable.
Read more about what an AS-i network is.