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SIMATIC NET AS-Interface – Introduction and Basic Information
C79000-G8976-C089/03
Preface
Purpose of the Manual
This manual contains basic information and an introduction to the AS-Interface
system concept and the corresponding system components.
You require this manual to understand the manuals that are shipped with the AS-i
system components, particularly with the AS-i master.
This release of the manual contains supplementary information relating to the
expansion of the AS-i master specification and the extended SIMATIC NET
product range.
This involves the following aspects:
S The extended addressing mode allows the addressing of up to 62 AS-i slaves.
S Integrated, simple analog value transfer.
The AS-Interface is an open international standard
The AS-Interface is the open international standard EN 50 295. Leading
manufacturers of actuators and sensors support the AS-Interface world-wide. The
electrical and mechanical specifications are available for interested companies.
Further Support – Who to Contact
If you have technical questions about using the product described here, please
contact your local Siemens representative.
You will find further information in the appendix in “Support and Training”.