CompactLogix/MicroLogix Fieldbus system

What is CompactLogix / MicroLogix?

CompactLogix and MicroLogix from Allen-Bradley are programmable logic controllers developed by Rockwell Automation which can be used for a variety of applications.

CompactLogix/MicroLogix Products

CompactLogix / MicroLogix ASi Gateway

 

Function

The Bihl+Wiedemann ASi Master connects a CompactLogix processor or a MicroLogix 1500 to an ASi network. Fast, easy set up into PLC backplane by the help of the new ASi Master. ASi I/O data and status information is mapped into the PLC processor’s I/O data.

 

ASi Scope

Diagnostics, which go far beyond the standard diagnostics facilitate the simple detection of the occasionally occurring configuration errors and further irritations towards the ASi communication. So in case of an error the down time of machines can be minimized or you can initiate preventive maintenance.

 

Commissioning and monitoring

The Bihl+Wiedemann ASi master BWU1416 for CompactLogix and MicroLogix 1500 is a type 1769 module. It is suitable for use with any CompactLogix and MicroLogix Controller that supports type 1769 modules. The ASi Master can be commissioned respectively parametrized with the help of the software "ASi Control Tools". Commissioning, debugging and setting up the system without the software can only be accomplished with the use of two push-buttons, the display and the LEDs directly on the system.

CompactLogix / MicroLogix ASi

Figure Model

"IP20":
Protected against solid foreign bodies having a diameter of 12.5 mm or larger and against finger contact, not protected against water.


"IP40":

Protected against solid foreign bodies having a diameter of 1.0 mm or larger, protected against access with a wire, no protection against water.

"IP54":

Protection against dust in damaging amounts, complete protection against contact, protection against splashing water in any angle.


"IP65":
Dust-tight, full protection against contact, protection against spray water (jet) from any angle.

"IP67":

Dust-tight, full protection against contact, protection against temporary immersion.

Protection rating

 

 

Communication interface between fieldbus and gateway:

interfaces for standardized fieldbus systems in industrial automation.

PROFIBUS ASi gateway: interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus

 

PROFIBUS ASi Basic gateway: interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus

PROFIBUS ASi IP65 gateway: interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus
PROFINET ASi gateway: interface for a PROFINET fieldbus

EtherNet/IP+ Modbus TCP ASi gateway: interface for an EtherNet/IP+ ModbusTCP fieldbus

BACnet/IP ASi gateway: interface for a BACnet/IP fieldbus
DeviceNet ASi gateway: interface for a DeviceNet fieldbus
ControlLogix ASi gateway: interface for the ControlLogix fieldbus

Compact-/MicroLogix ASi gateway: interface for the Compact-/MicroLogix fieldbus
EtherCat ASi gateway: interface for an EtherCat fieldbus

POWERLINK ASi gateway: interface for an POWERLINK fieldbus
CC-Link ASi gateway: interface for a CC-Link fieldbus
CANopen ASi gateway: interface for a CANopen fieldbus
RS 485 Modbus ASi gateway: interface for a Modbus/RTU; RS 485 fieldbus

OPC UA server: interface for the OPC UA communication

 

Fieldbus interface
Standard devices

"Single Master":

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-5/ASi-3 Master.

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master.

"Double Master":

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-5/ASi-3 Masters.

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-3 Masters.

Safety devices

"Single Master" :

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-5/ASi-3 Master.

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master.

"Double Master" :

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-5/ASi-3 Masters.

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-3 Masters.

"Optional ASi Safety coupling circuit" :
2 ASi networks, 1 ASi-3 Master.

Number of ASi networks, number of ASi Master

" yes, max. 4 A/ASi network ":

Data decoupling integrated in the gateway. Cost-effective power for 2 ASi networks with 1 power supply (optionally supply of multiple Single Gateways by 1 power supply).

Operation with short cable lengths with standard 24 V power supply possible.


" yes, max. 8 A/ASi network ":

Data decoupling integrated in the gateway. Cost-effective power for 2 ASi networks with 1 power supply (optionally supply of multiple Single Gateways by 1 power supply).

Operation with short cable lengths with standard 24 V power supply possible.


"yes, optimized for 2 x NEC class 2 power supplies"

Data decoupling integrated in the gateway. Optimized for use with 2 x UL certified 30 V/3 A power supplies with power limitation <100 W (BW4223). In combination 2 separate NEC Class 2 compliant ASi circuits are created.


"no, max. 8 A/ASi network, redundant supply ":

1 ASi power supply per ASi network. Gateway is powered in normal operation from one of the two ASi power supplies.

Should one ASi power supply fail, switching to the other ASi power supply allows all the diagnostics functions to be maintained and the unaffected ASi network continues to operate.


" no, max. 8 A/ASi network ":

1 ASi power supply per ASi network.

Integrated decoupling, ASi current measurement in the gateway

"USB":

Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann proprietary software by using the USB interface.

"Ethernet fieldbus"
Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using the Ethernet fieldbus interface.

"Ethernet fieldbus + Ethernet diagnostic":

Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using the Ethernet diagnostic interface or Ethernet fieldbus interface.

"Ethernet diagnostic":

Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using the Ethernet diagnostic interface.

"Ethernet fieldbus + RS 232":

Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using the Ethernet fieldbus interface or by using an adapter cable via RS 232 interface.


"RS 232":

Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using an adapter cable via RS 232 interface.

 

 

 

 

The latest version of the device description file of the gateway/gateway with integrated safety monitor (GSD, GSDML, EDS, etc.) is available in the "Downloads" section of the respective device.

Diagnostic and configuration interface

Detects whether the same address has been assigned to two ASi nodes. Frequent error when using a handheld addressing device.

Recognition of duplicate ASi addresses

Checks the ASi line for interference effects such as noise, external voltages, ...

ASi fault detector

Using a C-program offers the possibility to run mini-PLC functions with a gateway.

Programming in C
Article No.
BWU1416Gateway IP20CompactLogix, MicroLogix15001 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Masterno, max. 8 A/ASi networkRS 232nonono
BW1610Gateway IP20complete set CompactLogix, MicroLogix15001 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Masterno, max. 8 A/ASi networkRS 232nonono