Shaped Cables for AS-Interface

The Actuator-Sensor-Interface – the networking system for the lowest field level – distinguishes itself as a result of the extremely simple installation.

The individual devices connected to the network are connected with one another through the AS-Interface cable. This 2-conductor cable has a trapezoidal profile so that connections with incorrect polarity are eliminated. Insulation piercing technology is used to establish the connection. In this case, contact pins pierce through the shaped AS-Interface cable and establish a reliable contact to the two conductors. Cables neither have to be cut nor the insulation removed. This means that AS-Interface devices can be connected in the shortest time. Devices can also be replaced extremely quickly.