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AS-Interface
Introduction
Safety modules and safety monitors are the only new hardware items
needed to implement SaW. The AS-Interface gateway/scanner and the AS-
Interface power supply remain the same.
Safety Modules
Safety modules are I/O modules designed and constructed to satisfy the
rules and regulations necessary to obtain desired safety ratings. This
construction includes redundancy at the inputs and internal components.
Safety Monitor
Constructed to meet safety requirements, the safety monitor continuously
monitors the data going over the AS-Interface network. If the monitor
detects a discrepancy, it shuts down. The maximum time for the safety
monitor to open an OSSD (including the time it takes for the relays to
physically open) is 40 ms.
Accessories
Pepperl+Fuchs offer all the accessories required for seamless installation
and commissioning of an AS‑Interface system.
Configuration Software
The safety monitor is configured with the software package VAZ-SW-
SIMON+.This MSWindows package offers a simple, user-friendly interface
and supports drag and drop functionality. This software allows users to
quickly configure a new safety monitor, or retrieve an existing configuration
from one, and make modifications to a configuration if the safety system
has been changed. In addition, the software is a powerful diagnostic tool.
As‑Interface Handheld Programmer
Safety modules can be easily assigned an address
locally during installation using the AS-Interface handheld
programmer. The AS‑Interface handheld programmer
VBP-HH1-V3.0-KIT is used to assign addresses and for
the initial commissioning tests. The kit contains cable for
for any module on the market. Single-hand operation of the
handheld programmer makes it extremely easy to assign
addresses to individual modules or even an entire network.
You can also use the handheld programmer to control the
AS‑Interface outputs directly for testing purposes. The
handheld programmer is powered by rechargeable battery.
As‑Interface Flat Cable
While the safety components are typically connected to the same yellow flat
cable as the standard, non-safe AS-Interface modules, there might be times
when you want to establish new networks or quickly distingush between
networks that are safety relevant and those that are not. Pepperl+Fuchs offers
the same profiled flat cable in yellow and black marked with “+++SAFETY+++”
in red lettering to enable you to do this quickly and easily .
Flat Cable Adapters And Splitters
AS-Interface was designed around the flat cable concept. To make wiring
easier, new and innovative flat cable adapters were designed to connect
to IO modules, junction boxes, valves, and other devices on the network.
All flat cable connections are watertight and tested and designed to
AS-Interface specifications.
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