Technical data
AS-Interface (AS-i)
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SIMATIC NET AS-Interface – Introduction and Basic Information
C79000-G8976-C089/03
for System Extended AS-i masters
SIMATIC S7 PLC: CP 243-2 for S7-200
CP 343-2 for S7-300
Distributed I/Os: DP/AS-Interface Link 20E (type of protection IP 20)
CP 343-2 for ET200M
Note
Since the range of available AS-i masters is constantly being extended, consult
your Siemens representative about further AS-i masters.
1.2.2 AS-i Slaves
All the nodes that can be addressed by an AS-i master are known as AS-i slaves.
AS-i Slave Assembly System
AS-i slaves with the following assembly systems are available:
S AS-i modules
AS-i modules are AS-i slaves to which up to 4 conventional sensors and up to 4
conventional actuators can be connected.
S Sensors/actuators with an integrated AS-i connection
Sensors/actuators with an integrated AS-i connection can be connected directly
to the AS-Interface.