Introduction to AS-I

Fundamentals
SWC4 Engineering Group

Date of Creation: 27/11/2019

Version: V1.0
Author: Daniel J Collins
 Course Structure
1. Background
2. Wiring
3. Hardware Examples
4. Addressing and Ranges
5. Programming Terminals (Siemens and IFM Variants)
6. Practical Demonstration

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 Background

• AS-Interface (Actuator Sensor Interface) is an industrial networking

solution used in PLC, DCS and PC-based automation systems. It is
designed for connecting simple field I/O devices (e.g. binary ON/OFF
devices such as actuators, sensors, rotary encoders, Analog inputs and
outputs, push buttons, and valve position sensors) in discrete
manufacturing and process applications using a single two-conductor
cable.
• AS-Interface is an 'open' technology supported by a multitude of
automation equipment vendors. The AS-Interface has been an
international standard according to IEC 62026-2 since 1999.

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Wiring

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Remote I/O
Safety I/O
Addressed via DC
Jack Cable
Hardware
Addressed via
Software
Limit Switches
Addressed via M12 cable

Traffic Lights

Addressed via M12

Cable
Gateways

Addressed via
Software

Encoders
Addressed via Binary
Dip-switches 5
 Addressing and Ranges

AS-I Protocol <V3.0

-Maximum support of up to 32 Slaves per Network (Address 0 Reserved for unaddressed or new Modules).

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Reserved

AS-I Protocol V3.0 onwards

-Up to 64 Slaves (Address 0 Reserved for unaddressed or new Modules). Introduction of new Numbering system.
0A 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 11A 12A 13A 14A 15A 16A 17A 18A 19A 20A 21A 22A 23A 24A 25A 26A 27A 28A 29A 30A 31A
Reserved
0B 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 7B 8B 9B 10B 11B 12B 13B 14B 15B 16B 17B 18B 19B 20B 21B 22B 23B 24B 25B 26B 27B 28B 29B 30B 31B
Reserved

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 Programming Terminals

Siemens Addressing Terminal IFM Pepperl and Fuchs AS-I Gateway

3RK1904-2AB02 AC1154 VBG-PB-K20-D
Compliant to AS-I V3.0 Compliant to AS-I V3.0 Compliant to AS-I V3.0
M12 Interface M12 Interface Hardwired Interface
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IR Interface
 Practical Demonstration

1. Types of Connections and Interfaces

2. Uploading Addressing
3. Downloading/ Writing Addressing
4. Testing Configuration on AS-I Master