Active Distributors ASi
Active distributors ASi from Bihl+Wiedemann allow you to make any sensor or actuator AS-Interface capable. Even modules without their own ASi terminal can be easily integrated into an existing ASi network using these active distributors ASi. Other features include individually configurable connection options using M8 or M12 connectors, flying leads or push-in termimals to conform to the customer’s application, as well as a compact form factor, making them ideal for use in cable ducts.
Active Distributors ASi, IP67/IP54
- up to 8 cable connections
- round cable/connecting wires
- ASi addressing cable socket
- M8 cable sockets, straight
- M12 cable sockets, straight/angled
| Figure | Inputs digital | Outputs digital | inputs are supplied by ASi or by AUX (auxiliary 24 V power). If supplied by ASi, inputs shall not be connected to earth or to external potential. | Electronic outputs are supplied by ASi or by AUX (auxiliary 24 V power). If supplied by ASi, outputs shall not be connected to earth or to external potential.
For relay outputs the relay contacts are initiated from ASi. The load circuit is powered externally as specified in the data sheet. | PUR line, oil resistant. Further connection options are available on request.
| Single wiring: 1 input or output per connection.
Y wiring: 2 inputs or outputs per connection.
Mixed wiring: 1 input and 1 output per connection.
Exact pin assignment see data sheet. | Under normal conditions (no bus termination or repeater), the permissible total length of the ASi segment is max. 100 m. The calculation should take into consideration that the length of the connection cable (round cable) for each connected passive distributor must be doubled. In the case of the active distributors (ASi modules) however only the one ASi profile cable is counted. | Modules with a flat housing design and with cables which exit the sides make these ideal for installation in cable ducts, cable channels, cable troughs, cable rails or cable trays. Please note the respective housing depth for your particular installation. | Profile cable connection | AB address (max. 62 AB addresses/ASi network), 2 AB addresses (max. 31 modules with 2 AB addresses), Single addresses (max. 31 Single addresses/ASi network), ASi-5 address (max. 62 ASi-5 addresses/ASi network), mixed use allowed. | Special function | Article No. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | 4 | 4 x electronic | out of ASi | out of AUX | 8 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles + 1 x ASi addressing cable socket | Single | I1/O4: 0,35 m, I2/O3: 0,25 m, I3/O2: 0,15 m, I4/O1: 0,05 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3675Active Distributor ASi, IP54, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | 4 | 4 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 3 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles + 2 x M8 snap-in cable sockets, straight, 4 poles + 1 x ASi addressing cable socket | - | I1/I2: 0,1 m, I3/I4: 0,3 m, O1/O2: 0,2 m, O3/O4: 0,3 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BWU3676Active Distributor ASi, IP54, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | 4 | 4 x electronic | out of ASi | out of AUX | 4 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles | Single | 2 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3786Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | 4 | 2 x electronic | out of ASi | out of ASi | 6 x M8 cable sockets, straight, 4 poles | - | I: 0,15 m, O: 0,50 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | optimized to control valves Festo CPE14 / VUVG-L14 via ASi | BWU3577Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I/2O | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | 4 | 4 x electronic | out of ASi | out of AUX | 4 x M8 cable sockets, straight, 4 poles | Y | 0,20 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3555Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 2 x electronic | out of ASi | out of ASi | 2 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles + 2 x M8 cable socket, straight, 3 poles | Single | I: 0,20 m, O: 0,40 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BWU3695Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I/2O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | - | out of ASi | - | 4 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles | Single | 2 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BWU3633Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | - | out of ASi | - | 4 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles | Single | 0,30 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BWU3632Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | 4 | - | out of ASi | - | 4 x M12 cable socket, straight, 5 poles + 1 x ASi addressing cable socket | Single | I1: 0,35 m, I2: 0,25 m, I3: 0,15 m, I4: 0,05 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BWU3730Active Distributor ASi, IP54, 4I | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | - | out of AUX | - | 3 x round cable/connecting wires + 1 x M8 cable socket, straight, 4 poles | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | - | 1 AB address | - | BWU3608Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | up to 4, depending on configuration | up to 4 x electronic, depending on configuration | out of AUX | out of AUX | 2 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles | Y/mixed, depending on configuration | 1 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU4727Active Distributor ASi, IP67, Self-Configuring 4I/O | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | 4 | 4 x electronic | out of ASi | out of AUX | 4 x round cable/connecting wires | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU4172Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4 x electronic | out of ASi | out of AUX | 2 x round cables/connecting wires | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3317Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4 x electronic | out of ASi | out of AUX | 2 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BW3507Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4 x electronic | out of ASi | out of ASi | 2 x round cables/connecting wires | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BWU3326Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 2 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles | - | X1: 0,25 m, X2: 2 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | to connect K50Pro Banner Stacklight to ASi | BWU3785Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 3I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | - | out of ASi | - | 2 x round cables/connecting wires | - | 0,50 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BWU3374Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 4 x electronic | out of ASi | out of ASi | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 5 poles + 1 x M12 cable socket, angled, 5 poles | - | 0,30 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | to connect Banner K50 Series EZ-Light, type K50L...PQ + Wenglor light curtains Pick-to-Light | BWU3534Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 1I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 4 x electronic | - | out of ASi | 1 x round cable/connecting wires + 1 x ASi addressing cable socket | - | 4 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BWU3729Active Distributor ASi, IP54, 4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | 4 | 4 x electronic | out of ASi | out of ASi | 1 x round cable/connecting wires | - | 5 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BW3500Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4 x electronic | out of ASi | out of ASi | 1 x round cable/connecting wires | - | 2 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | - | 1 AB address | to connect Stack-Light Banner TL50GYRAQ + audible alarm (180 mA) to ASi | BWU3606Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 8 poles | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | to connect Euchner MGB to ASi | BW3377Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I/4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 2 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 8 poles | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | to control Linak LA12 drives | BWU4784Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I/2O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 2 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 1 x round cable/connecting wires | - | 3 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | to control Linak LA12 drives | BWU3607Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I/2O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 x electronic | out of ASi | out of ASi | 1 x M12 cable socket, angled, 8 poles | - | 0,30 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | to connect Banner K50 Series EZ-LIGHT, Typ K50AP...F2Q to ASi | BWU3639Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 1I/3O | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | 4 | - | out of AUX | - | 2 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles | Y | 0,40 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3498Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4I | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 2 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 1 x round cable/connecting wires + 1 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles | Y | I: 0,4 m, O: 1,5 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3628Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I/2O | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | 2 | 2 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 2 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles | Y | 0,40 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3497Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I/2O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 2 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 2 x round cables/connecting wires | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3602Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I/2O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 5 poles + 1 x round cable/connecting wires | Single | 1 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU4879Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I/1O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 2 x M12 cable sockets, angled, 5 poles | 1 x Y + 1 x Mixed | 1 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3250Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I/1O | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | 2 | 2 x electronic | out of ASi | out of ASi | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 8 poles | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BWU3400Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I/2O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | - | out of ASi | - | 1 x M12 cable socket, angled, 5 poles | Y | 1 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 AB address | - | BWU3642Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | - | out of AUX | - | 1 x M12 cable socket, angled, 5 poles | Y | 1 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3564Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 2I | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 4 x electronic | - | out of AUX | 1 x round cable/connecting wires | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BW3300Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 4 x electronic | - | out of AUX | 1 x round cable/connecting wires | - | 5 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3487Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 4 x electronic | - | out of AUX | 1 x round cable/connecting wires | - | 3 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU4766Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 4 x electronic | - | out of AUX | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 5 poles | - | 5 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3788Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 4 x electronic | - | out of AUX | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 5 poles | - | 3 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU3712Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 4 x electronic | - | out of AUX | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 5 poles | - | 10 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | - | BWU4763Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 4 x electronic | - | out of AUX | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 5 poles | - | 2 m | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | to connect general-purpose display banner K50 Pro to ASi | BWU4087Active Distributor ASi, IP67, 4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
Active Distributor ASi, IP20
- 8 x push in teminals
- wire section max. 0,5 mm²/AWG20
| Figure | Inputs digital | Outputs digital | inputs are supplied by ASi or by AUX (auxiliary 24 V power). If supplied by ASi, inputs shall not be connected to earth or to external potential. | Electronic outputs are supplied by ASi or by AUX (auxiliary 24 V power). If supplied by ASi, outputs shall not be connected to earth or to external potential.
For relay outputs the relay contacts are initiated from ASi. The load circuit is powered externally as specified in the data sheet. | PUR line, oil resistant. Further connection options are available on request.
| Modules with a flat housing design and with cables which exit the sides make these ideal for installation in cable ducts, cable channels, cable troughs, cable rails or cable trays. Please note the respective housing depth for your particular installation. | Profile cable connection | AB address (max. 62 AB addresses/ASi network), 2 AB addresses (max. 31 modules with 2 AB addresses), Single addresses (max. 31 Single addresses/ASi network), ASi-5 address (max. 62 ASi-5 addresses/ASi network), mixed use allowed. | Article No. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | 4 | - | out of AUX | - | 8 x push in terminals | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | BWU3349Active Distributor ASi, IP20, 4I | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | 1 x electronic | out of AUX | out of AUX | 8 x push in terminals | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | BWU3414Active Distributor ASi, IP20, 3I/1O | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 4 x electronic | - | out of AUX | 8 x push in terminals | yes, depth: 19 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 AB address | BWU3342Active Distributor ASi, IP20, 4O | ||||||||||||||||||||
ASi Slaves/IO-Link Master: Active Distributors, IP67
- IO-Link ports class A
- IO-Link ports class B
| Figure | Model | Number of IO-Link Ports | Port class A (M12): Pin 4 configurable (IO-Link/DI/DO), additional digital input at pin 2. Compatible with 3 pol IO-Link devices (M8). Configurable terminals: Terminal assignment (C/Q, L+, L-, I) compatible with pin assigment of IO-Link port class A (M12). Connected IO-Link devices with port class B (M12) with a higher current consumption have to be supplied directly via a separate power supply. Compatible with 3 pol IO-Link devices (M8). | Port class B (M12): Pin 4 configurable (IO-Link/DI/DO), additional power supply (galvanically isolated) for IO-Link devices at pins 2 and 5. Compatible with 3 pol IO-Link devices (M8). Configurable terminals: Terminal assignment (C/Q, L+, L-, I) compatible with pin assigment of IO-Link port class A (M12). Connected IO-Link devices with port class B (M12) with a higher current consumption have to be supplied directly via a separate power supply. Compatible with 3 pol IO-Link devices (M8). | IO-Link and additional inputs/outputs are supplied by ASi or by AUX (auxiliary 24 V power). If supplied by ASi, inputs can neither be connected to earth nor to external potential. | Connection via M12: For IO-Link ports class B the supply of actuators is provided by an additional (galvanically isolated) power supply by AUX (auxiliary 24 V power) via Pin 2 (P24) and Pin 5 (N24). Connection via clamps: If connected IO-Link Devices with IO-Link ports class B need a higher current consumption, additionally they can be supplied directly via the power supply. | PUR line, oil resistant. Further connection options are available on request.
| Under normal conditions (no bus termination or repeater), the permissible total length of the ASi segment is max. 100 m. The calculation should take into consideration that the length of the connection cable (round cable) for each connected passive distributor must be doubled. In the case of the active distributors (ASi modules) however only the one ASi profile cable is counted. | COM1 = 4.8 kBaud COM2 = 38.4 kBaud COM3 = 230.4 kBaud (optional according to Specification V1.0)
An IO-Link device supports only one of the defined data transmission rates. According to Specification V1.1, the IO-Link master supports all data transmission rates and adapts itself automatically to the data transmission rate supported by the device. | IO-Link specification | Modules with a flat housing design and with cables which exit the sides make these ideal for installation in cable ducts, cable channels, cable troughs, cable rails or cable trays. Please note the respective housing depth for your particular installation. | Profile cable connection | AB address (max. 62 AB addresses/ASi network), 2 AB addresses (max. 31 modules with 2 AB addresses), Single addresses (max. 31 Single addresses/ASi network), ASi-5 address (max. 62 ASi-5 addresses/ASi network), mixed use allowed. | Article No. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ASi module with integrated IO-Link master | 2 | 1 | 1 | out of AUX | out of AUX | 2 x M12 cable sockets, straight, 5 poles | 1 m | COM1 / COM2 / COM3 | V1.1 | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 ASi-5 address | BWU4077Active Distributor ASi-5/IO-Link Master with 2 Ports, IP67, M12, 1 IO-Link Port Class A/1 IO-Link Port Class B | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | ASi module with integrated IO-Link master | 1 | 1 | - | out of ASi | - | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 5 poles | 1 m | COM1 / COM2 / COM3 | V1.1 | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi | 1 ASi-5 address | BWU4748Active Distributor ASi-5/IO-Link Master with 1 Port, IP67, M12, 1 IO-Link Port Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | ASi module with integrated IO-Link master | 1 | - | 1 | out of AUX | out of AUX | 1 x M12 cable socket, straight, 5 poles | 1 m | COM1 / COM2 / COM3 | V1.1 | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 ASi-5 address | BWU4088Active Distributor ASi-5/IO-Link Master with 1 Port, IP67, M12, 1 IO-Link Port Class B | ||||||||||||||||||||
Active Distributors ASi-5, IP67, RGB Lights and RGB/RGBW Stripes
- 2 x connectors for profile cable
- round cable/connecting wires
- M8 cable sockets, straight
| Figure | Inputs digital | Outputs digital | inputs are supplied by ASi or by AUX (auxiliary 24 V power). If supplied by ASi, inputs shall not be connected to earth or to external potential. | Electronic outputs are supplied by ASi or by AUX (auxiliary 24 V power). If supplied by ASi, outputs shall not be connected to earth or to external potential.
For relay outputs the relay contacts are initiated from ASi. The load circuit is powered externally as specified in the data sheet. | PUR line, oil resistant. Further connection options are available on request.
| Single wiring: 1 input or output per connection.
Y wiring: 2 inputs or outputs per connection.
Mixed wiring: 1 input and 1 output per connection.
Exact pin assignment see data sheet. | Under normal conditions (no bus termination or repeater), the permissible total length of the ASi segment is max. 100 m. The calculation should take into consideration that the length of the connection cable (round cable) for each connected passive distributor must be doubled. In the case of the active distributors (ASi modules) however only the one ASi profile cable is counted. | Modules with a flat housing design and with cables which exit the sides make these ideal for installation in cable ducts, cable channels, cable troughs, cable rails or cable trays. Please note the respective housing depth for your particular installation. | Profile cable connection | AB address (max. 62 AB addresses/ASi network), 2 AB addresses (max. 31 modules with 2 AB addresses), Single addresses (max. 31 Single addresses/ASi network), ASi-5 address (max. 62 ASi-5 addresses/ASi network), mixed use allowed. | Special function | Article No. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | - | 1 x RGB Light | - | out of AUX | 1 x M8 cable socket, straight, 4 poles | - | 1 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 ASi-5 address | - | BWU4083Active Distributor ASi-5, IP67, M8, 3AO (0…24V) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| - | 1 x RGB/RGBW LED Stripe | - | out of AUX | 1 x round cable/connecting wires | - | 0,20 m | yes, depth: 35 mm | 1 x ASi, 1 x AUX | 1 ASi-5 address | - | BWU4101Active Distributor ASi-5, IP67, 1 RGB/RGBW LED Stripe | ||||||||||||||||||||
