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SIMATIC NET AS-Interface – Introduction and Basic Information
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The AS-i Masters
AS-Interface is a single-master system. For SIMATIC systems, there are
communications processors (CPs) that control the process or field communication
as the AS-i masters.
These also include gateways that operate like an AS-i master and allow access to
the actuators and sensors, for example, of PROFIBUS DP.
This chapter introduces you to these AS-i system components. For more detailed
information on handling, configuring, and programming, refer to the manual of the
relevant device.
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