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ASIsafe
The ASIsafe concept (AS-Interface Safety at Work) allows safety-related components to be integrated into an AS-Interface network. The effective, reliable diagnostics ensures the highest degree of availability of machines and equipment.
Master
The AS-Interface master establishes the connection to higher-level control systems. It automatically and independently organizes data transfer along the AS-Interface cable and provides the sensor and actuator signals at an interface.
Slaves
Slaves include the AS-Interface electronics and the possibility of connecting sensors and actuators in the field as well as in the electrical cabinet. Up to 62 slaves can be connected to a bus. The slaves then cyclically exchange their data with the master.
Power Supply Units
AS-Interface power supplies are an integral component of the AS-Interface network. They generate a regulated 30V DC with a high degree of stability and low residual ripple. They are used to supply the electronics of the AS-i network – i.e. AS-i modules and the master as well as the connected sensors.
Accessories
A comprehensive range of accessories supports the installation of an AS-Interface network as well as individual components. The use of AS-Interface is made simpler and extended – and infrastructure costs are reduced.
Diagnostics
An AS-i network can be simply configured and diagnosed thanks to the extensive software tools. This means that you always have a simple, reliable and fast overview of your AS-i network.