Product innovations

New Active Distributors / Passive Distributors

Passive Distributor ASi / AUX with internal fuse (BW3681):
- With internal fuse:
  - 4 A slow-blow fuse for AUX
  - 1 A self-resetting fuse for ASi
- Connection of periphery / of internal fuse using 1 x M8 Snap-In socket (straight, 4-pin)
Passive Distributor ASi / AUX (BW3803):
- Connection of periphery using 1 x M12 socket (5-pin)
- New flat housing with coated M12 body of socket

Fig.: Active distributors and passive distributors in the cable duct

In addition to the EtherNet/IP Gateways the new PROFINET Gateways are now also equipped with OPC UA and new webserver
PROFINET and OPC UA in one device
OPC UA server as interface for OPC UA communication
New webserver for remote maintenance
Extremely fast: significantly improved cycle time over PROFINET
Integrated switch
Expanded diagnostic capabilities such as duplicate address detection, earth fault detector and EMC monitor
Optional with integrated compact controller Control III, programming in C

Available as:
- Single Master (BWU3758)
- Double Master with 1 Power Supply for 2 ASi networks (BWU3759)
- 24 Volt ASi Gateway (BWU3760) as cost-effective solution for small systems

Fig.: ASi 3.0 PROFINET Gateways with OPC UA server und new webserver (BWU3758, BWU3759, BWU3760)

Fig.: M8 Modules with 8 sockets – ASi Digital Modules in new housing (BW3521, BW3661)

Fig.: ASi Light Button Module (BW3474)

ASi Control Tools360 with hardware catalog for simple integration of standard products
Simple configuration and commissioning of IO-Link sensors by implementation of the IO-Link configuration tool in the hardware catalog
Online diagnostics
Explicit symbol for every type of error
More detailed information about the respective slave and any possible problems as well as recommended solutions
Intuitive operation, also suitable for beginners
Tutorials on how-to-use on the website

Fig.: Bihl+Wiedemann Suite with ASi Control Tools360 (BW2902)

Certified module in the Safety Monitor assists the user in implementing safe operating mode selection using an HMI
PROFIsafe, Safe Link and ASi Safety in one device
OPC UA server as interface for OPC UA communication
New webserver for remote maintenance
ASi 3.0 PROFIsafe via PROFINET Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor and Safe Link
Double Master with 1 Power Supply for 2 ASi networks
Integrated switch
6 fast electronic safe outputs
3 two-channel safe inputs built-in
Chip Card for storing configuration data
Applications up to SIL3, PLe

Fig.: ASi 3.0 PROFIsafe via PROFINET Gateway with safe operating mode selection (BWU3823)

Extends the range of ASi 3.0 Motor Modules in IP67
Control of 2 x 24 V motorized rollers from Itoh Denki (PM500ME/ XE/XP, PM605ME/XE/XP)
2 digital inputs for sensors
4 digital outputs, 2 analog outputs
Input voltage provided from ASi
Output voltage provided from AUX (24 V auxiliary power)
Connection of ASi and AUX using profile cable
Connection of periphery using 4 x M12 socket (5-pin)
Protection rating IP67

Fig.: ASi 3.0 Motor Module, IP67, M12 for 24 V motorized rollers from Itoh Denki (BWU3804)

New in the range of Cable Duct ASi 3.0 Motor Modules
Motor module for controlling 2 x 24 V motorized rollers, e.g. Interroll (EC310) or RULMECA (RDR BL-2)
Especially flat form factor (Motor Module & Passive Distributor), can be installed in cable duct (19 mm deep)
4 digital inputs
2 digital outputs, 2 analog outputs
Input voltage provided from ASi
Output voltage provided from AUX (24 V auxiliary power)
Connection of ASi using profile cable, integrated Passive Distributor
Connection of periphery:
- Motors: 2 x M8 socket (straight, 5-pin)
- Inputs: 2 x M12 socket (straight, 5-pin)
Speed setting using ASi parameters
Cable length of motor connections: 0.60 m
Cable length of input connections: 1.00 m
Protection rating IP54