AS-Interface
New AS-Interface master/ monitor with plain text display
AS-Interface master, PROFIBUS gateway with integrated safety monitor
AS-Interface provides both power and communication on one 2-wire flat cable in intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe areas. A safety monitor functions as a safety PLC for the application. Configurations can be easily created using the drag and drop method on a PC as a field block diagram and saved on the SD card in the unit. The plain text display provides the status of all OSSDs. Quick reaction time of 40 ms. max.
Not only safe inputs, but also decentralized safe outputs can be controlled. Two AS-Interface networks can be attached to and evaluated by one safety monitor.
Units are available that combine the Profibus gateway, AS-Interface master, and safety monitor into one integrated unit. This saves space and installation time and gives many functional advantages.