AS-Interface

Installation Guide, Tips and Tricks

01/2024
 Contents

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AS-Interface General Features 4
AS-Interface Key Features 6
Selecting the Cable 11
Cable Routing 14
ASi-5 Crosstalk 18
Grounding 24
Power Supply of an ASi Network 28
Requirements for power supplies in ASi networks 28
Network Configuration 30
Best Practice ASi-Topology 32
ASi-5 Bus Termination 36
Troubleshooting 40
Address Allocation 44
Installation and Connection 46
Power Supply 48
Project Checklist 49
Tips and Tricks 52
Sign-Off Checklist 57
Product Overview 60
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 AS-Interface General Features

AS-Interface – the Worldwide Standard

Europe EN 50295 (since 2008 EN 62026-2)
Worldwide IEC 62026-2

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 AS-Interface General Features

AS-Interface is designed as a potential-free and ground-symmetrical system. It offers high

interference immunity even without additional measures, such as shielding in industrial en-
vironments.

It is important to not affect the ground symmetry of the system.

It is possible to use a shielded cable for AS-Interface, but this may have a negative effect on
the total network length.

In principle, it is also possible to transmit ASi signals via round cables, such as standard sensor
cables with M12 or M8 connectors.
As a rule of thumb, all cable lengths, not using the ASi profile cables but round cables, but sensor
or actuator round cables, must be added twice to the actual segment length.

This guideline value can be deviated from in specific cases, provided that a release measure-
ment with the diagnostic software does not detect any warnings or errors.
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 AS-Interface Key Features

Transmission of data and

power on the same cable

62
A total ASi-5 addresses ASi-3 AB addresses
maximum 0 62
of ASi nodes on one 31 31
ASi-Interface circuit 52 10
62 0
AB impedences per circuit,
i.e. sum of ASi-3 AB + 96 -
ASi-5 addresses. (Not recommended)

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 AS-Interface Key Features

Protection class IP20 to IP67, Standard and safety signals

depending on housing model on the same AS-Interface cable

Maximum cable length of Freely choose

200 m with bus termination your topology

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AS-Interface Key Features

` Transmission of data and power via a single two-conductor profile cable

` Freely selectable topology without costly switches (ring, star, line)
` Cost-effcient integration of safety and standard signals on the same infrastructure
` Easy to install and expand your system using ASi piercing technology
` Affordable electromagnetically interference-resistant system that does not require shielding
` Maximum length of 200 m with bus termination in any topology:

ONLY FOR ASI-3

With repeaters up to 1000 m

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 AS-Interface Key Features

ONLY FOR ASI-3

` 31 Single addresses: cycle time1 ≤ 5 ms
` 62 AB addresses: cycle time1 ≤ 20 ms

ONLY FOR ASI-5

` 1.27ms cycle time1 for up to 384 input and 384 output bits
` 16 bit I/O data and profiles with up to 32 bytes of process data for
each ASi-5 node
` Easy integration of smart sensors and actuators such as IO-Link
` Fast transmission of analog values

The cycle times for a specific project can be obtained from the hardware catalog of the ASIMON360 or
1

ASi Control Tools360 software.

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Selecting the Cable
` Two-conductor, mechanically coded profile cable
// non-twisted // unshielded
` Data and power via one cable
// 240 W maximum output power out of ASi (30 VDC, 8 A)
` Different cable jacket materials are available
// PUR // EDPM // TPE // Rubber
` Different colors for different applications
// Yellow: AS-Interface // Black: Auxiliary power supply 24 V (AUX)
// Gray: Auxiliary power supply 48 V (AUX)
` Mechanically coded profile cables preventing reverse polarity installation
` Piercing technology allows easy and quick installation without tools.
With currents > 2 A, the voltage drop along the cable must be checked
` Note: The yellow profile cable needs to be protected from UV radiation.

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Selecting the Cable

A
1 A
1 2 2 3 3

2 3

Diagram of the piercing technology

2 3

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 Selecting the Cable

If the standard AS-Interface cable cannot be
used, other cables can be used:
` AS-Interface round cable for data transfer and
power.
` Two-conductor cables with a wire cross-
section of 0.75 - 2.5 mm², such as a standard
round cable.
` Under certain circumstances, the use of ca-
bles that do not conform to the specifications
` When choosing a cable, please consider the
power requirement and voltage drop over the
entire cable length.
You can find more about our products at:
www.bihl-wiedemann.de/en/products/
accessories/cablingchip-cards/productover-
view-cablingchip-cards.html
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may reduce the achievable cable length. 2,5

x
` Standard sensor and actuator round cables
2
must be counted twice to calculate the cable 4

length of the segment.

3,6
x = 0,5
6,5

Dimensions (in mm) of AS-Interface cables

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 Cable Routing
Observance of the following installation instructions will ensure that ASi communication is as
trouble-free as possible. Non-observance does not automatically lead to a faulty system.
A release measurement taken with the diagnostic software provides reliable information about
the quality of the installation and is always recommended.

For better understanding, please watch out for the following symbols:

This installation offers the highest interference resistance and helps to avoid errors.

This installation may be prone to faults, interferences and errors.

This installation will lead to faults, interferences and errors in the ASi communication.

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 Cable Routing // General Information

` The yellow AS-Interface cable should be used whenever possible.

// Brown conductor for ASi + // Blue conductor for ASi –
` It is necessary to check for correct polarity at all times.
` Avoid unfavorable non-ground symmetrical cable routing over longer distances.

` Even if communication via the AS-Interface cable is insensitive to electromagnetic interferen-

ce, it should still be laid separately from power cables – including inside the control cabinet. If
this cannot be avoided, the greatest possible distance must be ensured.

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Cable Routing // EMC

AUX (24 V) ASi AUX (24 V) ASi

AUX (48 V) ASi AUX (48 V) ASi

PROFINET PROFINET
AUX (24 V) AUX (24 V) ASi

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 Cable Routing // EMC

Sensor cable Sensor cable

AUX (24 V) AUX (24 V)
Sensor Sensor
supply out supply out
of ASi of ASi

Motor supply (360 V AC) Motor supply (360 V AC)

AUX (24 V) AUX (24 V)
Ensure
optimum
shielding

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Cable Routing // ASi-5 Crosstalk
ASi Network 2
ASi Network 1 ASi Network 2
ASi-5 Crosstalk ASi Network 1
The fault "ASi-5 Crosstalk", which is recognized and
displayed by the diagnostic software, is caused by
the overlapping of ASi-5 signals from different ASi-5
gateways (e.g. by the second ASi-5 master of the
same gateway or the ASi-5 master of another
gateway). The individual segments of the same ASi
circuit (e.g., in a star or line topology) do not cause ASi Network 1 ASi Network 2
"ASi-5 crosstalk" with each other. The most common
causes are either ASi cables laid too close to each
other or a crossconnection between two ASi cables
due to mechanical damage to the cable sheath.
ASi Network 2

ASi Network 1
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 Cable Routing // ASi-5 Crosstalk

ASi Network 1 ASi Network 2

ASi Network 2 ASi Network 1
ASi Network 1 ASi Network 2
ASi Network 1
ASi Network 2

ASi Network 2
ASi Network 2
ASi Network 1
ASi Network 1

ASi Network 2

ASi Network 1
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Cable Routing // Error Rectification

ASi Network 2
ASi-5 Crosstalk error rectification
` Increase the distance between the ASi ASi Network 1
cables of the affected ASi circuit or lay
the ASi cables in different directions.
ASi Network 2
` Check the cables of the affected ASi
circuit for damage.
ASi Network 1
` Cross the ASi cables at a right angle if
possible.

EMC error rectification

` If it is absolutely necessary to lay ASi ASi

or AUX cables crosswise, cross the

AUX
cables also at a right angle if possible.

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 Cable Routing // Installation in the Control Cabinet

Installation in the control cabinet

When laying cables in the switching cabinet, always pay attention with EMC requirements.

` It is recommended to use twisted pair single cores for connection in

the switching cabinet

` The use of an AS-Interface round cable

` The use of an AS-Interface profile cable, only if it is possible to

maintain sufficient distance between the ASi circuits

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Cable Routing // Installation in the Control Cabinet

CONTROL CABINET

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 Cable Routing // Installation in the Control Cabinet

` We recommend using a separate cable for every AS-Interface network. Conductors used for
AS-Interface communication should not be routed together with other power circuits using a
single multi-conductor cable.
` When using terminal strips in the control cabinet, it is advantageous to always assign ASi +
and ASi - alternately to the terminals.

Incorrect alignment of Correct alignment of

terminals. If the distance terminals. The distance
between ASi + and ASi − between ASi + and
terminals differs, it might ASi − terminals is always
cause problematic EMC equal, which is very
ASi +
ASi +
ASi +

ASi –+

ASi ++

ASi –+
ASi ++

ASi +

ASi +

ASi +
ASi –
ASi –
ASi –

ASi ––

ASi ––

ASi –

ASi –

ASi –
ASi

ASi
ASi

ASi
ASi

ASi

interferences. important to avoid EMC

interferences.

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EMV // Grounding

Grounding

` Grounding cables should be as short as possible

` Ensure a sufficiently large cross-section of the grounding cable
` Avoid the formation of ground loops
` Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for EMC-compliant installation and grounding
of all the components of the system (gateways, power supply, modules, drives, etc.)

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 EMV // Grounding

` For optimal grounding of the gateway, it is

recommended to connect both the ground
terminal and the ground screw on the housing
to the system ground

` To ground motors, it is recommended to use

ground straps suitable for HF

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Cable Routing // Summary

Summary of an EMC compliant setup

` EMC protection through protection diodes, varistors, or RC filters are recommended for all
switched inductive loads, such as contactor and relay coils, valves, breakers etc., if this is not
already integrated in the products. Please check the manufacturer’s instructions.
` If frequency inverters are installed, the use of network filters, output filters and shielded motor
cables are recommended.
// Observe installation guidelines in the manufacturer’s instructions.
// Cable shields between filters, frequency inverters, and motors need to be connected directly
to the system ground at both ends, using a sufficient cross section (min. 4 mm2).
` Keep the distance to potential sources of interferences (for example frequency inverters and
their cables) as large as possible.
` If possible, use a line topology with short branch lines.
` The diagnostic software is able to detect interferences caused by EMC emissions.

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 Cable Routing // Summary

For further information on EMC, please refer to the

EMC Pocket Guide of the German Electrical and
Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI).
Link to the PDF

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 Power Supply of an ASi Network
ASi communication requires data decoupling for power supply. This can be done either in the
power supply or in the gateway. Modern ASi gateways often have integrated data decoupling
coils. This results in the following advantages:
` Diagnostics of current and voltage can take place in the gateway
` A single 30 V power supply can be used for several ASi networks
` Especially for smaller applications, it is possible to use the 24 V power supply available in the
control cabinet (up to 50 m ASi cable length)
` No special ASi power supply necessary – (24 V or) 30 V DC power supplies can be used
(Bihl+Wiedemann has 30 V DC power supplies with up to 16 A in its range of products)

Requirements for power supplies in ASi networks

` Power supplies must be certified according to PELV (Protective Extra Low Voltage)

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 Power Supply of an ASi Network

` The PE-connector on the AS-Interface power supply (protective earth) must be grounded (if
available).
` The FE (Functional Earth or Functional Ground) connection of the ASi network must be
connected to the system ground
` Neither ASi − nor ASi + should be grounded.
` ASi output voltage: 29.5 to 31.6 VDC (>20 VDC, when using a 24 V power supply)

Symmetrization Data decoupling

ASi +

Primary 30 V DC
Power Shield
voltage
Supply

ASi –
PE

AS-Interface Power Supply

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 Network Configuration
An AS-Interface segment including all branch lines with ASi bus termination should not exceed
200 m. When extending the network with repeaters, the following must be observed:
` A galvanically separated AS-Interface power supply must be connected in each segment.

ASi Power Supply Gateway

Modules
ASi
Bus Termination

` An additional 100 m of ASi cable (200 m of ASi cable with bus termination) can be connected
after every repeater. However, no more than 2 repeaters can be installed between a module
and the gateway (max. 2 repeaters daisy-chained).
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 Network Configuration

` The maximum possible distance between two modules in an AS-Interface network is 1000 m,
if the gateway is positioned accordingly.
` No ASi-5 module can be connected after a ASi-3 repeater.

Gateway

Repeater* Repeater*
ASi Bus
Termination

Module Module Module

200m 200m 200m

max. 1000m

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 Best Practice ASi-Topology
` The optimal topology for ASi is based as far as possible on a line topology.
` Branches/stub lines shorter than 4 m are also ideal, even many stubs < 4 m are no problem
` An ASi-5 bus termination at the end is recommended.
` Branches/stub lines >4 m should be terminated at the end with an ASi-5 bus termination.
` Max. 5 ASi-5 bus terminations per ASi circuit possible.

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 Best Practice ASi-Topology

BEST
PRACTICE

<4 m <4 m <4 m

ASi-5 Bus Termination

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Best Practice ASi-Topology

` A star topology with several strands from the ASi master in the middle and terminated
ends is recommended.
` Strands ≥4 m should be terminated at the end with an ASi-5 bus termination

<4 m ≥4 m
ASi-5 Bus Termination

≥4 m BEST
ASi-5 Bus Termination PRACTICE

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 Best Practice ASi-Topology

` Example of a mixed topology with several strands from the ASi master in the middle, bran-
ches <4 m and branches > 4 m with terminated ends.
` Strands ≥4 m should be terminated at the end with an ASi-5 bus termination.

<4 m

<4 m ≥4 m
ASi-5 Bus Termination

<4 m

≥4 m BEST
ASi-5 Bus Termination PRACTICE

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 ASi-5 Bus Termination
Under certain circumstances, disturbing interferences due to reflections in the ASi-5 network
may impair communication to individual ASi-5 participants. In such a scenario, the ASi-5 bus
termination (BWU4705) ensures stable communication.
` It is generally recommended to use an ASi-5 bus termination. This should be installed at the
end of the longest branch.
` The maximum number of 5 ASi-5 bus terminations per ASi circuit should not be exceeded.
` Combined use of one ASi-3 bus termination and several ASi-5 bus terminations is possible in
the same network without any problems.
` The free choice of topology (e.g. ring, star or line) remains unchanged. Branches can be
created at any point.

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 ASi-5 Bus Termination

ASi-5 Bus Termination

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ASi-5 Bus Termination

Diagnostic Software

Diagnostic measurement

ASi-5 Bus Termination

ASi-5 Bus Termination

First bus termination on
longest branch of the ASi installation
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 ASi-5 Bus Termination

` One ASi-5 bus termination is generally sufficient.

` The diagnostic software is able to detect reflections and in this cases it recommends the
installation of an additional bus termination.
` Install additional bus terminations if recommended by the diagnostic software.
` These should then be installed on the longest unterminated branch in the length range of
4 ... 25 m. If there is no branch in this area, the ASi-5 bus termination should be installed
at the end of the longest branch.
` This can be repeated on further branches until no further interferences are detected by
the diagnostic software.

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 Troubleshooting
In the event of reflections or EMC problems, a change to the installation based on best practice
can be a solution.

Variant with branches >4 m without termination:

< 4 m Length of ≥4 m ≥4 m
branch

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 Troubleshooting

Variant with termination or branches integrated into the line,

optimized for communication quality:

BEST
PRACTICE

<4 m ≥4 m

ASi-5 Bus Termination

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Troubleshooting

Star points in the field should be transformed into a topology optimized for ASi in the following
ways:

a Either the line routing should be designed as a line, if this is possible

BEST
PRACTICE

<4 m

ASi-5 Bus Termination

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 Troubleshooting

b Or move the star point as close as possible towards the ASi master to approach the
ideal star topology with the ASi master in the center

<4 m ≥4 m ≥4 m
ASi-5 Bus Termination

` One ASi-5 bus termination is sufficient depending on the topology. You can use the
diagnostics software to check whether additional bus terminations are required
see page 38/39
` The increased total line length resulting from these measures is generally irrelevant for
the ASi communication quality as long as one remains below 100 m (200 m with ASi-3
bus termination) in the segment as a whole.
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 Address Allocation // ASi-3
` Possibilities of commissioning:
// Commissioning Wizard in ASIMON360 / ASi Control Tools360 // Addressing tool in the
display menu // Webserver // ASi Address Programming Device (recommended)
` There is a difference between standard address allocation
and extended address allocation. Example: Address 3 can be used by:
The address allocation mode of an ASi node is set by the ` One ASi node with standard address
manufacturer. allocation with address 3 or
` For standard address allocations, each ASi node utilizes a ` One ASi node with extended address
full address (1 ... 31). allocation with address 3A or
` For extended address allocation each address can be used ` One ASi node with extended address
by 2 ASi nodes (1A ... 31A, 1B ... 31B). allocation with address 3B or
` It is not possible to address an ASi node with standard ` Two ASi nodes with extended address
addressing and an ASi node with extended addressing on allocation with addresses3A and 3B
the same address.
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 Address Allocation // ASi-3 // ASi-5

` Before start-up of the system all connected ASi nodes must be addressed.
` In general, as a factory setting, modules have address 0.
` During commissioning, there must not be more than one ASi-3 node with address 0
in the network.
` Each address can only be allocated once.
//Double address allocation of the ASi nodes is not permitted.

Address Allocation // ASi-5

` Possibilities of commissioning:
//Commissioning Wizard in ASIMON360 / ASi Control Tools360 (recommended)
//Addressing tool in the display menu // Webserver
` There are 96 node addresses available in ASi-5
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 Installation and Connection
` Connecting modules with ASi cables
// A large number of variants have been
established on the market by the various
manufacturers.
Interface
// It is necessary to follow the manufacturer’s to TCP/IP
installation guidelines.

ASi-5/ASi-3
Gateway

ASi network 1 ASi network 2

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Installation and Connection

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 Sensors or Actuators Supplied out of ASi
` Whenever possible, sensors and actuators should be supplied directly by the respective inputs
or outputs of the ASi module.
` The ASi cables should be kept separate from the power cable and as short as possible.
// Modules should be installed as close as possible to sensors and actuators.
` Ground-free sensors/actuators: Grounding of peripheral devices, galvanically connected with
ASi potential, is not permitted according to specification. It must be avoided to maintain a high
degree of interference immunity.
` If the sensor/actuator has a ground connection that is galvanically isolated from the
ASi network, it must be connected to the system ground.

Sensors or Actuators Supplied out of AUX

` Besides observing the manufacturer's specifications, it is of utmost importance that all the
instructions for installing the cables and regarding the distance to the ASi cable are followed.
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Project Checklist

How many inputs and outputs are needed?

` The number of inputs and outputs and the selection of suitable Asi modules (number of ASi
addresses) determines how many AS-Interface networks are needed.

How much power is required for the peripheral devices?

` The total power demand of the required modules determines the size of the AS-Interface
power supply. Since power supplies cannot be wired in parallel, the size of the installed power
supply must be chosen according to the power consumption. If the AS-Interface network is
segmented using repeaters, the power for each segment is supplied separately and the entire
network can consume considerably more power.

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Project Checklist

` The current consumption of an ASi network can be monitored on the display of the
Bihl+Wiedemann gateway. It is recommended not to exceed 90 % of the power supply's
capacity.

Are special cables needed?

` In general, a combination of profile and round cables is possible. Environmental
influences must be considered when choosing a suitable cable material.

Is the address allocation correct?

` To maintain installation clarity it is suggested to maintain a list that clearly identifies each
module with its assigned address. It is recommended to use the hardware catalog of
ASIMON360 or ASi Control Tools360.
` The Bihl+Wiedemann gateways recognize duplicate ASi addresses as error.

Which modules use which addresses?

` It is imperative to carefully mark those modules or resp. ASi network nodes that already
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 Project Checklist

When are modules installed?

` During commissioning via ASIMON360 or ASi Control Tools360 Commissioning Wizard, the
user is asked to connect the respective module.

How is configuring performed?

` Commissioning is carried out in the ASIMON360 / ASi Control Tools360 by means of the
Commissioning Wizard.

Are the ASi modules being detected?

` As soon as all connected ASi modules have been recognized by the gateway, it is then possible to
launch protected operation in the gateway and to run the program in the controller.

How can the system be tested?

` Input/output tests are performed as usual in the PLC. This means, the sensors are locally
activated and verified in the PLC.

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 Tips and Tricks

How is ASi/ASi Safety commissioned?

` We provide you with many video tutorials for PLC commissioning in ASIMON360, e.g. for
PROFINET: www.bihl-wiedemann.de/en/support/videos.html

How to check if there are earth faults in the ASi network?

` Bihl+Wiedemann gateways check the ASi networks for earth faults during runtime
` By using our diagnostic software and the earth fault checklist (You must be logged in at:
www.bihl-wiedemann.de/en/support/downloads/installation-and-commissioning.html to download it)

How to detect errors?

` The diagnostic software quickly detects faults in standard ASi networks and in ASi Safety
networks.
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 Tipps and Tricks

What else can be done to achieve a higher interference resistance?

` The connection “Shield” on the ASi power supply must be connected directly and with good HF
characteristics to the machine ground of the system. This does not present grounding for safety
reasons but a functional ground to operate the ASi cable symmetrically against the ground. If a
shielded cable is used, the cable shield must be connected to this point (and only here).
` An appropriate distance should also be maintained to other sources of electrical interference
(speed-controlled drives, welding equipment, etc.). If sensors or actuators are powered out of
ASi via a module, then these connection cables should be limited to a maximum of 2 m.
` Whenever there is a possibility of high electrostatic charge (for instance polishing machines,
die cast machines, or when wrapping/unwrapping plastic foils) it may be necessary to apply
additional protective measures, for instance discharge brushes.

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Tipps and Tricks

Can the ASi cable be routed parallel to power cables?

` Even if the communication via the AS-Interface cable is insensitive to EMC, if possible it
should still be routed separately from power cables – also in a control cabinet.
` If possible some distance should be maintained between ASi cables or sensor cables
supplied from ASi and medium interference sources such as controllers with inductive load or
low RFI power supplies.
` It is recommended to maintain some distance between ASi cables or sensor cables supplied
from ASi and sources of strong interference such as welding robots, switching power supplies
and frequency converters.
` Each AS-Interface network should have its own cable, as far as possible AS-Interface
communication should not be routed with other conductors using a multi-conductor cable
` If single conductors are used (for instance in cabinets), it is recommended to route twisted
conductor pairs. Standard single conductor cables should be twisted if possible.

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 Tipps and Tricks

Considerations when using an 8 A or 16 A power supply

If more than 2 A are transferred through the ASi cable, the following limitations need to be
considered when designing the network:
` The voltage drop along the ASi cable increases. Guideline: If 2 A are transferred using
100 m cable with a diameter of 1.5 mm2, the resulting voltage drop is about 5 V.
` The piercing contacts are designed for certain maximum constant amperage rating,
below 8 A. It is very important to refer to the manufacturer’s data sheets.

Considerations when using a standard 24 V power supply

` The applied ASi modules have to be able to work with 24 V as well.
` It is recommended that the voltage at the end of the ASi cable is still at least 20 V.

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Sign-Off Checklist
` The installation was done according to the installation guidelines of the different manufacturers.
` The segment length is max. 200 m with ASi bus termination. Segment length is the sum of all
"branch lines" in a segment (round cables count double).
ONLY FOR ASi-3
` The connection to the module farthest from the gateway runs through no more than two
repeaters.
` If network extension is accomplished using manufacturer specific products, the manufacturer’s
data sheets and information must be observed.
` The Ground/PE/Shield connection of the ASi power supplies is connected to the system
ground to maintain symmetry.
` The maximum distances to potential sources of interference (e.g. frequency converters) are
maintained.
` The permissible current load of the ASi power supply is smaller than the maximum power
requirement for each segment in the ASi network.
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Sign-Off Checklist

` If available, the 24 V auxiliary voltage must also be considered accordingly.

` Theoretical maximum power requirement: the power requirement can be taken from the data
sheets of the components used.
` The ASi voltage at the end of each segment was measured and corresponds to the modules
connected.
` The current capability of passive distributors was checked (see data sheet).
` Wherever possible use the yellow AS-Interface profile cable, otherwise use a twisted
two-conductor 2×1.5 mm2 cable.
` How was the ASi bus configuration realized?
// Commissioning Wizard in ASIMON360 // ASi Control Tools360 (recommended)
// Addressing tool in the display menu // Webserver
` How are the modules connected to the network documented?
(type, address, and identification data)
// Drawing of the electrical layout // Manually inserted in a table // Printed table based on the
hardware configuration // Table as a printout of the data that was read via the ASi gateway
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 Sign-Off Checklist

` How is the network topology documented?

The documentation must show the topology such as: line, star, drop lines, etc.,
and the segmentation with the actually used cable length of ASi network. ASi power
supplies, modules with their corresponding addresses, and repeaters, if used, should be
included.
// Drawing of the electrical layout //Graphically // Not at all
` A release measurement should be taken using the diagnostic software. About 20-30 minutes
should be evaluated at normal operation. During the acceptance measurement, a detailed
test report is automatically generated as a PDF. This ensures that the test result is precisely
documented. You can find more information about diagnostic software in a video at:
www.bihl-wiedemann.de/en/support/videos/asi-diagnostic-software.html
// During acceptance, the ASi quality was documented by means of the diagnostic software.
` The diagnostic evaluation must be documented. The diagnostic software generates a test
report in PDF format.

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 Product Overview

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 Product Overview

ASi Gateways
With the ASi gateways from Bihl+Wiedemann you can collect digital and analog data from
decentralized ASi modules and transmit it to the PLC via the respective bus system. In the
same simple way output signals from the PLC are distributed to the actuators on the field via
ASi. Our gateways communicate according to the ASi-3 and ASi-5 standards and therefore
ensure optimal exchange of the data. They are simple and quick to install and commission. The
user benefits from the variety of standard implemented diagnostics functions such as dupli-
cate address detection, earth fault and EMC monitoring as well as an optional PLC functionali-
ty. Double masters in one gateway are an especially cost-efficient approach. This allows two ASi
networks to be controlled by one gateway. The “1 Gateway, 1 power supply for 2 ASi net-
works” version also requires just one power supply for both ASi networks.

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Product Overview

ASi Safety Gateway ASi Standard Gateway

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 Product Overview

` ASi-5 - great data bandwidth,

short cycle times
` ASi-5/ASi-3 gateways advantageous
even without ASi-5 modules
` Use with standard 24 V power supply
possible
` OPC UA interface and integrated web server
for simple diagnostics and maintenance

ONLY FOR SAFETY GATEWAYS

` PLC independent safety technology
` Safe Link
` Muting
` Selection of mode of safe operation

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I/O Modules

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Bihl+Wiedemann offers a wide variety of ASi
modules, all of which are compatible with the
current ASi-3 resp. ASi-5 standard. These are
equipped with a various number of in- and
outputs offering the right module for any
application.
` Protection classes IP20 // IP67
` ASi-5 or ASi-3 compatible
` Connections Push-in terminals, M12, M8,
further connection variants on request
Product Overview
Inputs
` Digital: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 8 // 16 // IO-Link
` Analog: Pt100 // Pt1000 // 4 ... 20 mA
// 0 … 10 V // 4 ... 20 mA/0 … 10 V
// Thermocouple type J // type K
// 4 x counter inputs
Outputs
` Digital: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 8 // 16 electronic
// 3 // 4 relays // IO-Link
` Analog: 0 … 20 mA/0 …10 V // ±10 V
// 4 ... 20 mA // 0 … 10 V
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ASi-5 Modules with integrated IO-Link Master

I/O Hub: ASi-5 Self-configuring I/O

Modules

ASi-5 Module with integrated

IO-Link Master with 4 Ports

Active Distributor ASi-5 with intergra-

ted IO-Link Master with 1 Port

Active Distributor ASi-5 with

intergrated IO-Link
Master with 2 Ports

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Software
The Bihl+Wiedemann Suite and the
Bihl+Wiedemann Safety Suite are two
software packages used for commissioning,
configuring and diagnosing ASi networks.
Bihl+Wiedemann Suite
Bihl+Wiedemann Safety Suite

Diagnostic software ASi Control Tools 360

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Safety components // Safety Monitor

ASi-5/ASi-3 Gateways with integrated ASi-5/ASi-3 Safety Monitor

ASi PROFIBUS
Gateways with ®

integrated Safety Safety Basic

Monitor Monitor

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Safety Components // Safety I/O Modules

Safety Input and Safety

Output Modules

Safety Components // Speed Monitors/Safety Analog Modules

ASi Speed Monitor Modular Safety Analog

for encoders, sin/cos, TTL, Input Modules
SSI IP20

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Function Modules // Drive Solutions

ASi Modules for
` Drive solutions from
Lenze // SEW // NORD Motors // EBM-Papst //
Bonfiglioli // Rockwell // and many more.
` 24V/48V Motorized rollers from
Itoh Denki // Interroll // RULMECA // and many more.

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Function Modules // Circuit Board Modules

Circuit Boards Circuit Boards Circuit Boards

29,7 mm x 36,5 mm; 73 mm x 37,5 mm; 70/140 mm x 40 mm
1I/1O, 2I/2O 4I/3O, 4I/4O, 8I, 6O up to 32 I/Os, depending on
configuration

Safety Circuit Boards Safety Circuit Boards

Safety Circuit Boards 43 mm x 30 mm; 85 mm x 80 mm;
73 mm x 37,5 mm; 2O 2I/2O, 2O 2I/2O
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Accessories // Power Supplies

30 V power supplies, optimized for ASi-5/ASi-3

1-phase 3-phase NEC class 2

ASi
Wide Range
Power Supplies, ASi Power ASi Power
8A Supplies, 4 A Supplies, 1,8 A
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Accessories // Circuit Extension/Diagnostics

Advanced Repeater ASi Advanced

with Bus Termination Bus Termination Repeater IP65

Accessories // Active Distributors and Passive Distributors

With round cable With push in As profile cable With M12

terminals branch socket
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Accessories // Buttons/Switches

ASi Safety E-STOP Button Module ASi Light Button Modules

(lighted/unlighted)

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Tel.: +49 621 33 99 60
E-Mail: mail@bihl-wiedemann.com

Headquarters
Bihl+Wiedemann GmbH
Flosswoerthstrasse 41
68199 Mannheim
Germany
Tel.: +49 621 33 99 60
Fax: +49 621 33 92 239
E-Mail: mail@bihl-wiedemann.com
www.bihl-wiedemann.com

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