News from Bihl+Wiedemann
11.05.2023 | Product innovation
The New 8-Port IO-Link Master Pushes Boundaries
The latest 8-Port IO-Link master (BWU4386) now allows several hundred IO-Link devices to be integrated into a single ASi circuit. The ASi-5 module also offers a high degree of flexibility. This is because 1 to 32 bytes of process data and 1 byte of PQI diagnostics can be freely configured for each of the 8 IO-Link Class A Ports. The 16 digital inputs/outputs also enable each M12 socket to be used either for IO-Link or for binary sensors and actuators.
06.04.2023 | Fair
HANNOVER MESSE 2023: Discover ASi-5 Safety
Do not miss your most important event this April! You are cordially invited: Get your free fair ticket and visit us from April 17–21 in Hall 9, Stand H01 at the HANNOVER MESSE 2023.
Take the opportunity to discuss in detail with our experts and learn about innovative and simple solutions.
21.03.2023 | Product innovation
ASi-5/ASi-3 address programming device – continuously improved thanks to constant updates
Benefit from the continuous further development of the ASi-5/ASi-3 address programming device (BW4925). New functions are regularly available via free field updates – currently, for example, extended setting and diagnostic options as well as the very clear display menu. Of course, this also applies to all BW4925's already in use.
21.02.2023 | Product innovation
EtherCAT safety technology - suitable solutions also available in large quantities
You are looking for ASi gateways with FSoE interface to connect AS-Interface to an EtherCAT control? Are you looking for an FSoE master to safely control up to 32 FSoE nodes? And you want to implement functional safety without a higher-level safe control?
24.01.2023 | Product innovation
Easy use of different drives - thanks to standardized data image
Do you want to perfectly integrate frequency inverters, DC and roller drives from a wide range of manufacturers? For example, conveyor and sorting systems, shuttle pallet warehouses, order-picking systems, packaging systems, storage and retrieval machines or in areas of warehouse and material flow technology?
12.01.2023 | Product innovation
Functional Safety – scalable solution, easiest installation
Do you want to implement or redesign functional safety easily? Without complex parallel wiring? And without expensive Ethernet-based solutions in the field? Discover a cost-effective and fieldbus-independent alternative with the simplest connection technology: We offer safety solutions for any plant size such as proven solutions for various special applications such as Muting, Selection of Mode of Safe Operation or Speed Monitoring.
08.12.2022 | Product innovation
Control (digital) RGB/RGBW LED Stripes with ASi-5 easy and cost effective
With our new active distributors ASi-5 BWU4083 and BWU4101 you can easily control almost all common (digital) LED Stripes - thanks to the separate profiles for RGB and RGBW as well as the intuitive configuration via the cyclic data. Another advantage: The modules allow a flexible connection of the LED Stripes, the supply of the LED Stripes is done out of AUX.
12.10.2022 | Product innovation
New 24 V Brake Chopper Manages the Feedback of Generative Energy
Our product portfolio for Material Handling and Drive Control is growing: the new 24 V brake chopper BWU4915 is now available. The extremely flat brake chopper limits the overvoltage that occurs during braking when operating 24 V roller drives. This prevents unwanted mains disconnections or error messages due to overload.
22.09.2022 | Product innovation
Free yourself from current delivery shortages. Use our new I/O product family for this purpose – and obtain all the devices you need in sufficient quantities even in the future. When developing the new modules, we have paid particular attention to two things: Firstly, that we only use components that are available in large quantities even in extremely difficult procurement markets. Secondly, the focus in designing the modules was to develop a high-performance and cost-efficient technology.
25.08.2022 | Product innovation
Our FAQ page – everything you always wanted to know about AS-Interface and ASi-5 Safety
Have you already visited our FAQ page? Here you will find valuable answers to many pertinent questions about ASi and Bihl+Wiedemann products. Can't find your question? We would be happy to advise you personally.
04.08.2022 | Product innovation
ZPA and AS-Interface: pre-programmed and freely parameterizable
Our pre-programmed ZPA solution allows you to implement zero pressure accumulation easily and cost-effectively. It is compatible with all Bihl+Wiedemann ASi drive solutions – and thus with drive systems from a wide range of manufacturers (e.g. INTERROLL, RULMECA, Itoh Denki, SEW EURODRIVE, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, Rockwell Automation, Lenze, Bonfiglioli).
07.07.2022| Product innovation
Control DGM/DGM-R drives comfortable and save costs
With our ASi-5 PCB modules, it is possible to add an ASi-5 interface to a wide range of applications. The control elements shown in the figure below are a typical example of this. By means of the compact PCB modules (W / H / D: 70 x 40 x 26.5 mm), they can be easily integrated into the control system via ASi – decentralized and in an existing housing.
16.06.2022| Product innovation
Now digital: AS-Interface Master News Magazine
The printed edition of the AS-Interface Master News has been published for 14 years now. However, in the future we would like to make the magazine content available to you also online – in a digital edition, published in German and English. The current edition is only available in digital form. The next printed edition will appear as usual for the SPS, along with a digital one.