News from Bihl+Wiedemann
12.10.2022 | Product innovation
New 24 V Brake Chopper Manages the Feedback of Generative Energy
Our product portfolio for Material Handling and Drive Control is growing: the new 24 V brake chopper BWU4915 is now available. The extremely flat brake chopper limits the overvoltage that occurs during braking when operating 24 V roller drives. This prevents unwanted mains disconnections or error messages due to overload.
22.09.2022 | Product innovation
Free yourself from current delivery shortages. Use our new I/O product family for this purpose – and obtain all the devices you need in sufficient quantities even in the future. When developing the new modules, we have paid particular attention to two things: Firstly, that we only use components that are available in large quantities even in extremely difficult procurement markets. Secondly, the focus in designing the modules was to develop a high-performance and cost-efficient technology.
25.08.2022 | Product innovation
Our FAQ page – everything you always wanted to know about AS-Interface and ASi-5 Safety
Have you already visited our FAQ page? Here you will find valuable answers to many pertinent questions about ASi and Bihl+Wiedemann products. Can't find your question? We would be happy to advise you personally.
04.08.2022| Product innovation
ZPA and AS-Interface: pre-programmed and freely parameterizable
Our pre-programmed ZPA solution allows you to implement zero pressure accumulation easily and cost-effectively. It is compatible with all Bihl+Wiedemann ASi drive solutions – and thus with drive systems from a wide range of manufacturers (e.g. INTERROLL, RULMECA, Itoh Denki, SEW EURODRIVE, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, Rockwell Automation, Lenze, Bonfiglioli).
07.07.2022| Product innovation
Control DGM/DGM-R drives comfortable and save costs
With our ASi-5 PCB modules, it is possible to add an ASi-5 interface to a wide range of applications. The control elements shown in the figure below are a typical example of this. By means of the compact PCB modules (W / H / D: 70 x 40 x 26.5 mm), they can be easily integrated into the control system via ASi – decentralized and in an existing housing.
16.06.2022| Product innovation
Now digital: AS-Interface Master News Magazine
The printed edition of the AS-Interface Master News has been published for 14 years now. However, in the future we would like to make the magazine content available to you also online – in a digital edition, published in German and English. The current edition is only available in digital form. The next printed edition will appear as usual for the SPS, along with a digital one.
07.04.2022| Product innovation
Bhl+Wiedemann's best practice
Our aim is to make it easier for you to select the right ASi components – and to install and commission your ASi network. Visit our website for numerous tips on this topic and take advantage of our best practice recommendations. Among the information, you can also discover the advantages of Bihl+Wiedemann's software suite and how to benefit from our modern ASi-5 address programming device.
03.03.2022| Product innovation
ASi-5 PCB Modules for various applications
With our ASi-5 PCB modules, it is possible to add an ASi-5 interface to a wide range of applications. The control elements shown in the figure below are a typical example of this. By means of the compact PCB modules (W / H / D: 70 x 40 x 26.5 mm), they can be easily integrated into the control system via ASi – decentralized and in an existing housing.
27.01.2022| Product innovation
Various Drive Solutions with ASi-5 and ASi-3
The advantages of ASi are particularly evident in drive technology: extremely simple installation thanks to piercing technology, free choice of topology, high flexibility and low costs.
Bihl+Wiedemann offers a wide range of solutions for drives from many leading manufacturers – for motorized rollers (Interroll, Itoh Denki, RULMECA), DC motors (EBM-Papst) and frequency inverters (SEW, NORD, Rockwell, Lenze, Bonfiglioli). Drives from other manufacturers can also be integrated. Combine our ASi-5 and ASi-3 solutions to always have the perfect mix for any requirement.
21.12.2021| Product innovation
ASi-5 Safety launches input modules with safe and non-safe signals
ASi-5 Safety is now certified and ready for use and will optimally complement the established ASi Safety line in the future. The latest Safety generation can be easily integrated into existing solutions. Main advantage of ASi-5 Safety: You can use many safe and non-safe signals under just one single address: BWU4209 has 2 inputs for potential-free contacts, BWU4210 has 2 inputs for optoelectronic protective devices. Both items will be available from the beginning of 2022.
11.12.2021| News
Note on the Log4Shell Security Vulnerability
Bihl+Wiedemann Products Are Not Affected by the Log4Shell Security Vulnerability. According to press reports from December 2021, the Log4Shell vulnerability found in the widely used Log4j Java library threatens billions of computers around the world. The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) considers the threat situation to be extremely critical and has therefore issued a red cyber security alert, which is the highest level of warning. Bihl+Wiedemann products and devices are not affected by the Log4Shell security vulnerability because we do not currently use the vulnerable Log4j Java library – and have never used it in the past. Should you have any further questions regarding the security classification of our products, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. BSI security warning on Log4Shell vulnerability.
04.11.2021| Product innovation
Control NORDAC FLEX drives comfortable and save costs
Efficient parameterization of motors with full control during operation The new ASi-5 motor module for NORDAC FLEX (BWU4371) makes use of ASi-5 to change process control ramps and speed cyclically, thereby enabling extremely quick adjustment. An optimized process data image is provided for this purpose. Motor feedback is also very comprehensive thanks to ASi-5.
26.10.2021| Product innovation
New ASi-5 Counter Modules – Cost-Effective Solutions for a Wide Range of Applications
Take immediate advantage of our latest ASi-5 counter module update. Use new functions such as measurement of frequency and period duration or the new 32-bit value range to find cost-effective solutions for a wide range of applications. You can find a detailed description of the new functions on our website.
22.09.2021| Product innovation
New ASi-5/ASi-3 Gateways for Many Nodes With High Power Requirements
Do you intend on realizing large ASi or ASi-5 applications with only one gateway? Do the ASi nodes also have high requirements for current from ASi (8 A)? Then use our new ASi-5/ASi-3 gateways with two ASi circuits, each with an 8 A decoupling coil – we offer a product variant for PROFINET (BWU4257) and also for EtherNet/IP+ModbusTCP (BWU4258). Both gateways are more than just successor products to our ASi-3 gateways – with them you also benefit from state-of-the-art technology, a separate diagnostic interface and all advantages of ASi-5. You also have the option of powering both circuits with just one 30V power supply (BW4221 or BW4222) with a total of 16 A.
07.09.2021| Product innovation
Diagnostics With Bihl+Wiedemann – as Easy and User-Friendly as ASi
Find out on our website how to conveniently commission ASi networks, reliably maintain them and troubleshoot errors - that seldom occure with ASi - quickly and easily. For this purpose, we offer numerous hardware and software tools that we continuously optimize for you. Read here how our intuitive software guides you step by step through commissioning and how you can configure all our products simply with a click of the mouse. For this purpose, we provide you the improved ASi Control Tools360 (for standard hardware) and ASIMON360 (for functionally safe applications). Discover here our diagnostic tools that help you continuously check the actual state of your ASi network. They enable you, for example, to react at an early stage to deteriorating transfer characteristics and to take preventive measures as part of predictive maintenance.
07.07.2021| Product innovation
The Modern ASi-5/ASi-3 Address Programming Device for all ASi Generations
Count on a powerful combination when commissioning your ASi system: by using the new compact ASi-5/ASi-3 address programming device (BW4708) together with the Bihl+Wiedemann Software Suite, you combine the advantages of decentralized addressing with those of centralized planning and parameterization.