Specifications

AS-Interface
Network transitions
DP/AS-i F-Link
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■ Overview
DP/AS-i F-Link
The DP/AS-i F-Link is a compact, safety-oriented network transi-
tion between PROFIBUS (DP Slave) and AS-Interface, with the
following
features:
• Monitoring the inputs of safety-oriented digital AS-i slaves
(ASIsafe slaves) and forwarding of data through PROFIsafe.
No additional safety-oriented components required for the
AS-Interface (e. g. safety monitor)
• Can be used up to Category 4 according to EN 954-1, to PL e
according to EN ISO 13849-1 and to SIL 3 according to
IEC 62061/IEC 61508.
• Connection of up to 62 AS-Interface slaves
• Supports all AS-Interface master functions according to
the AS-Interface Specification V3.0
• Typically easy transmission of non-safety-oriented input/
output data of all AS-i slaves
• Integrated analog value transmission (all analog profiles)
• Direct integration in PROFIBUS networks.
Optional integration in PROFINET environments through
PROFINET/PROFIBUS gateway (IE/PB Link PN IO) or through
SIMATIC S7 315/317/319 F PN/DP or S7-416F-3 PN/DP
• Connection to ET 200S with IM-F-CPU using DP master
module is possible
• Optimum TIA integration in STEP 7 using Object Manager,
integration in non-Siemens engineering tools using
PROFIBUS GSD file
• Local diagnostics using LEDs and display with control keys
Design
• Rugged, slim plastic enclosure, degree of protection IP20,
for standard rail mounting or wall mounting (with adapter)
• Compact design:
- LEDs in the front panel for indicating the operating state and
functional readiness of all connected slaves
- 2 buttons on the front for start-up and call up of diagnostics
information
- 4 LEDs for indication of the operating state of the device,
of PROFIBUS DP and the AS-Interface network
- Front PROFIBUS DP connection with sub D connector
- Removable terminal blocks for connection of AS-i +/- and
control supply voltage (over 24 V DC PELV power supply
unit)
- Narrow width (45 mm)
• Operation without fans and batteries
• Fast device replacement in the event of a fault
Functionality
Communication principle
The PROFIBUS DP master or the safe control communicates
with the AS-Interface slaves over the DP/AS-i F-Link.
The AS-Interface process data are mapped in different data
areas for non-safety-oriented input and output data and safety-
oriented input data.
Diagnostics
Extensive diagnostics is possible using the four LEDs, display
and control keys or SIMATIC S7. Further details can be found in
the manual.
Configuration
The DP/AS-i F-Link is configured as follows:
• With STEP 7 as of Version V5.4 SP1: In particular, Siemens
AS-Interface slaves can be conveniently configured via the
slave selection dialog.
• Uploading the actual configuration of an already configured
AS-Interface network in a STEP 7 project is possible.
• Alternatively, DP/AS-i F-Link can be integrated by means of
the PROFIBUS GSD file in the engineering tool
As a start-up aid, it is also possible to adopt the ACTUAL
configuration in the appliance storage device directly on the
appliance to activate the AS-interface slaves.
Programming
In contrast to the AS-Interface safety monitor, DP/AS-i F-Link is a
pure gateway, which does not run through its own safety logic.
Programming of the safety function is implemented at the level
of the higher-level failsafe PLC, e. g.:
• With Distributed Safety, Version V5.4 SP1 or higher for
SIMATIC S7-300F/416F
• With the SAFETY INTEGRATED "SI-Basic" or
"SI-COMFORT NCU" Software for SINUMERIK 840D pl/sl
The safety and standard range can access the digital and
analog I/O data of the connected AS-Interface slaves directly
through the I/O address area of the CPU.
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