AS-Interface block library for SIMATIC PCS 7 in the CFC

The AS-Interface (AS‑i) is an open, cross-vendor bus system for networking simple actuators and sensors (usually binary) in the bottom field area, and allows simultaneous transmission of data and power over one unshielded 2‑wire cable.

The AS-Interface can be integrated very simply into the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system using the AS-Interface block library for SIMATIC PCS 7. Fundamental advantages of the AS-i can then be used:

• Easy installation
• Low wiring costs when using simple actuators and sensors with SIMATIC PCS 7

The block library reduces the engineering requirements for interfacing the AS-i to SIMATIC PCS 7 to the positioning and interconnecting of AS-i blocks in the CFC. AS‑i diagnostics using the SIMATIC PCS 7 Maintenance Station does not require any additional configuration.

Note:

The AS‑Interface block library can be used in systems with SIMATIC PCS 7 V7.1, V8.0, V8.1 and V8.2 (for details on the corresponding block library and SIMATIC PCS 7 software, see Design, License information).