AS-Interface joins I/O system

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Feb 24, 2004

The new 750-655 AS-Interface master is part of the Wago-I/O-System.

The new 750-655 AS-Interface master is part of the Wago-I/O-System.

The module allows easy, fast, and seamless integration of the AS-Interface bus protocol as a subnetwork to other popular bus protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus etc.

"By integrating an AS-Interface master into our classic I/O module housing, Wago is able to cost effectively bundle inputs and outputs, and at the same time add special functions, such as serial interfaces, with connectivity to many popular bus networks", said Mark DeCramer, Advanced Electronics Product Manager at Wago.

The AS-Interface master is housed in a compact 12mm wide package and is easily integrated into the I/O node the same way as other 750 series I/O modules.

The module is 100% compatible with the AS-Interface specification 2.1 and all AS-Interface devices (such as e-stop, sensors, actuators, safety components etc).

It is said to be downward compatible and is easily integrated into existing applications, since the new module is capable of communicating with existing AS-Interface master/slave devices.

The AS-Interface master from Wago can support up to 62 A/B slave devices and offers the flexibility to wire the network in star, line, branch or tree configuration to meet the increasing demands for versatility in AS-Interface applications.

Configuration is easily accomplished using the Wago-I/O-Check software program and the serial port provided on all Wago-I/O-System bus couplers.

Additional features/benefits include enhanced diagnostics to indicate errors created by over extended bus lengths or EMC issues, status indication for "Safety at Work" slave devices, and short circuit/overload protection.

The 750-655 is currently available from stock and is competitively priced at $324.00 each.

All Wago-I/O-System components use Cage Clamp spring pressure connection technology for fast, highly reliable, vibration proof, temperature cycling resistant, corrosion resistant, and maintenance free connection.