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Further AS-i System Components
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SIMATIC NET AS-Interface – Introduction and Basic Information
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3.5 Addressing Unit
Area of Application
Each slave on the AS-i requires an address. This address is saved on the slave.
You can program the address of a slave using the addressing unit.
Handling
To program a module (application module), it is plugged in to the special adapter
on the addressing unit. The stored address is displayed on the unit when you press
the ADR button. The new address is set using the arrow buttons. After pressing
the PRG button, the new address is saved on the application module (slave).
Addressing intelligent sensors/actuators is the same as with application modules.
The sensor/actuators are connected to the addressing unit via an M12 connector.
The addressing unit has an integrated M12 socket for this purpose.
The addressing unit is supplied by integrated batteries that can be charged using
an external power unit. When not in use, the unit switches off automatically after a
period of time.
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Adresse+
Adresse–
Pr o g r am mi er en
Lesen/I in
M12 socket
Adapter
Address setter
extremely simple operation
Integrated adapter
suitable for application modules
Attachment also possible via M 12
(Sonar Bero)
Figure 3-7