Tools simplify AS-i network implementation

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Dec 3, 2004

Three new AS-interface tools are now available to help implement an effective AS-i network.

Three new AS-interface tools are now available to help implement an effective AS-i network.

A Bus Terminator potentially allows users to double the total length of an AS-interface network.

As the Bus Terminator has a fixed value, the AS-i Analyser must be used to check and record the quality of the installation.

The AS-interface Tuner can almost triple the total network length by strengthening the communication signal and monitoring network performance.

During the "teach-in" phase the Tuner analyses the number of unrecognised messages and automatically equalises the impedance so the number of repetitions is minimised.

The Tuner evaluates the network based on its installed parameters which allows users to exceed the normal 100m limit.

LEDs provide visual indication of the communication status.

Errors are stored and can be "acknowledged" by the press of a button.

The AS-interface Analyser complements the diagnostic capabilities already available with the AS-interface Master.

The Analyser easily detects errors and continuously monitors the AS-i network.

The diagnostic software provides each AS-i slave with an overview of the installation quality through an LED indication (red, green, yellow).

The users does not need to be a specialist to determine the quality of the network or to detect errors.

If problems arise, a simple statistical mode shows the faulty data for all connected slaves.

After a test run, you can also print all statistical data by using the Analyser.

Furthermore, the AS-interface Analyser offers the AS-interface specialist the capability of finding and solving the most difficult errors with extensive triggers (three levels of triggers, external trigger input, trigger output and so on) and filter functions.