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24 Volt ASi

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What is AS-Interface?
24 Volt ASi Gateways
Maximum Cable Length
Ideal for a Handful of Nodes
Save with 24 Volt ASi

What is AS-Interface?

AS-Interface is a globally standardized fieldbus system (EN 50295 and IEC 62026-2). It is a system that links sensors and actuators to a controller over a common data transmission path.

Data and power through a single cable

The abbreviation ASi stands for Actuator-Sensor Interface. This interface connects the modules in the lowest process level in automation systems with each other. The usual cable trees are replaced here by a single electrical cable – the ASi cable. This cable carries both data and power.

The four ASi components

Leading manufacturers around the world support this simple wiring system. It consists of four components: the master , the AS-Interface nodes , a power supply and the yellow ASi cable . Each node has a unique address assigned to it which the master used to exchange in- and output data.

Power for ASi

ASi modules are generally powered by an additional power supply having a rating of 30 volts.

Small systems can eliminate the power supply

Bihl+Wiedemann offers masters which can be connected to already present standard 24 V power supplies, without the need for an additional ASi power supply. This is an ideal solution for small machines with a maximum cable length of 50 meters.

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24 Volt ASi Gateways

24 Volt ASi overview

 

  • Ideal for small and very small applications
  • No additional ASi power supply needed
  • Can be powered directly by the 24 V already present in the control cabinet
  • Maximum 4 A available for ASi
  • Up to 50 m ASi cable length
  • Interfaces with all common fieldbus systems

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Maximum Cable Length

24 Volt ASi Gateway with 24 V standard power supply

24 Volt ASi Gateway with 30 V power supply

V = R × I
Voltage = Resistance × Current

 

The longer the ASi cable, the greater the resistance. This means for 24 Volt ASi that a cable length of 50 meters should not be exceeded, since otherwise the voltage drops too low.

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Ideal for a Handful of Nodes

24 Volt ASi is economical for just three or more modules

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Save with 24 Volt ASi

  • Save space

The 24 Volt ASi system saves valuable space in the control cabinet since the existing standard power supply can be used.

  • Save time and effort

With 24 Volt ASi the documentation and installation time is reduced. Simply connect the 24 Volt ASi Gateway to an existing power supply – that's it.

  • Reduce costs

24 Volt ASi saves money since no additional ASi power supply is needed. This also means a circuit breaker can be eliminated.

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