Short startup times through simple configuration at the press of a button and testing of the AS?Interface line using the display or web interface
Reduction of standstill and servicing times in the event of a slave failure thanks to user-friendly diagnostics using the display or web interface and through simple module exchange with the help of the C-PLUG exchange medium
Reduced amount of engineering work thanks to user-friendly configuration of Siemens slaves using the slave catalog in HW-Config (STEP 7)
Costs saved by the double AS?Interface master when large volumes of project data are involved
Saves the need for AS-i power supply with AS-i Power24V: The AS-Interface cable assembly is fed through an existing 24 V DC PELV power supply unit. For decoupling, an AS?i data decoupling module is required, see power supply units and data decoupling modules.
Standard mode with AS?Interface power supply (see power supply units and data decoupling modules) possible without restrictions, whereby no further operating voltage is required.
For diagnostics during ongoing operation, diagnostics blocks with clearly arranged visualization on the SIMATIC HMI panel are available or can be downloaded free of charge via a web browser. See https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/61892138.
