PROFIBUS Fieldbus system
PROFIBUS Products
PROFIBUS ASi Gateways
PROFIBUS ASi-3 gateways in stainless steel offer an interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus in accordance with IEC 61158 / IEC 61 784-1. These certified ASi gateways are available in various versions with IP20 protection rating.PROFIBUS ASi
| Figure | Type | Model | "IP20": "IP40": Protected against solid foreign bodies having a diameter of 1.0 mm or larger, protected against access with a wire, no protection against water. "IP54": Protection against dust in damaging amounts, complete protection against contact, protection against splashing water in any angle.
Dust-tight, full protection against contact, protection against temporary immersion. |
Communication interface between fieldbus and gateway: interfaces for standardized fieldbus systems in industrial automation. PROFIBUS ASi gateway: interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus
PROFIBUS ASi Basic gateway: interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus PROFIBUS ASi IP65 gateway: interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus EtherNet/IP+ Modbus TCP ASi gateway: interface for an EtherNet/IP+ ModbusTCP fieldbus BACnet/IP ASi gateway: interface for a BACnet/IP fieldbus Compact-/MicroLogix ASi gateway: interface for the Compact-/MicroLogix backplane POWERLINK ASi gateway: interface for an POWERLINK fieldbus OPC UA server: interface for the OPC UA communication
| Standard devices"Single Master": 1 ASi network, 1 ASi Master. 2 ASi networks, 2 ASi Masters. Safety devices "Single Master" : | " yes, max. 4 A/ASi network ": Operation with short cable lengths with standard 24 V power supply possible. " yes, max. 8 A/ASi network ": Operation with short cable lengths with standard 24 V power supply possible.
Should one ASi power supply fail, switching to the other ASi power supply allows all the diagnostics functions to be maintained and the unaffected ASi network continues to operate. 1 ASi power supply per ASi network. | "USB": Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann proprietary software by using the USB interface. Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using the Ethernet diagnostic interface or Ethernet fieldbus interface. Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using the Ethernet diagnostic interface. Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software or via Modbus TCP by using the Ethernet diagnostic interface. For a full-fledged Modbus TCP fieldbus interface use one of our Modbus TCP gateways in stainless steel or Modbus TCP gateways with integrated safety monitor. Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using the Ethernet fieldbus interface or by using an adapter cable via RS 232 interface.
Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using an adapter cable via RS 232 interface. The latest version of the device description file of the gateway/gateway with integrated safety monitor (GSD, GSDML, EDS, etc.) is available in the "Downloads" section of the respective device. | Detects whether the same address has been assigned to two ASi slaves. Frequent error when using a handheld addressing device. | Checks the ASi line for interference effects such as noise, external voltages, ... | Using a C-program offers the possibility to run mini-PLC functions with a gateway. | Article No. |
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 | PROFIBUS ASi | Gateway | IP20 | PROFIBUS | 2 ASi networks, 2 ASi Masters | yes, max. 4 A/ASi network | Ethernet diagnostic | yes | yes | optional | BWU2546ASi-3 PROFIBUS Gateway in Stainless Steel, 2 masters |
| PROFIBUS ASi | Gateway | IP20 | PROFIBUS | 2 ASi networks, 2 ASi Masters | no, max. 8 A/ASi network, redundant supply | Ethernet diagnostic | yes | yes | optional | BWU2545ASi-3 PROFIBUS Gateway in Stainless Steel, 2 masters |
| PROFIBUS ASi | Gateway | IP20 | PROFIBUS | 1 ASi network, 1 ASi Master | no, max. 8 A/ASi network | Ethernet diagnostic | yes | yes | optional | BWU2544ASi-3 PROFIBUS Gateway in Stainless Steel, 1 master |
 | 24 Volt ASi Gateway | Gateway | IP20 | PROFIBUS | 1 ASi network, 1 ASi Master | yes, max. 4 A/ASi network | - | yes | yes | no | BWU305324 Volt ASi-3 PROFIBUS Gateway in Stainless Steel, 1 master |
 | PROFIBUS ASi Basic | Gateway | IP20 | PROFIBUS | 1 ASi network, 1 ASi Master | no, max. 8 A/ASi network | - | no | yes | no | BWU1746ASi-3 PROFIBUS Gateway in Stainless Steel, 1 master |
Safety, PROFIBUS ASi
| Figure | Type | Model | "IP20": "IP40": Protected against solid foreign bodies having a diameter of 1.0 mm or larger, protected against access with a wire, no protection against water. "IP54": Protection against dust in damaging amounts, complete protection against contact, protection against splashing water in any angle.
Dust-tight, full protection against contact, protection against temporary immersion. |
Communication interface between fieldbus and gateway: interfaces for standardized fieldbus systems in industrial automation. PROFIBUS ASi gateway: interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus
PROFIBUS ASi Basic gateway: interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus PROFIBUS ASi IP65 gateway: interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus EtherNet/IP+ Modbus TCP ASi gateway: interface for an EtherNet/IP+ ModbusTCP fieldbus BACnet/IP ASi gateway: interface for a BACnet/IP fieldbus Compact-/MicroLogix ASi gateway: interface for the Compact-/MicroLogix backplane POWERLINK ASi gateway: interface for an POWERLINK fieldbus OPC UA server: interface for the OPC UA communication
| Standard devices"Single Master": 1 ASi network, 1 ASi Master. 2 ASi networks, 2 ASi Masters. Safety devices "Single Master" : | " yes, max. 4 A/ASi network ": Operation with short cable lengths with standard 24 V power supply possible. " yes, max. 8 A/ASi network ": Operation with short cable lengths with standard 24 V power supply possible.
Should one ASi power supply fail, switching to the other ASi power supply allows all the diagnostics functions to be maintained and the unaffected ASi network continues to operate. 1 ASi power supply per ASi network. | "USB": Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann proprietary software by using the USB interface. Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using the Ethernet diagnostic interface or Ethernet fieldbus interface. Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using the Ethernet diagnostic interface. Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software or via Modbus TCP by using the Ethernet diagnostic interface. For a full-fledged Modbus TCP fieldbus interface use one of our Modbus TCP gateways in stainless steel or Modbus TCP gateways with integrated safety monitor. Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using the Ethernet fieldbus interface or by using an adapter cable via RS 232 interface.
Access to ASi Master and Safety Monitor with Bihl+Wiedemann software by using an adapter cable via RS 232 interface. The latest version of the device description file of the gateway/gateway with integrated safety monitor (GSD, GSDML, EDS, etc.) is available in the "Downloads" section of the respective device. | Detects whether the same address has been assigned to two ASi slaves. Frequent error when using a handheld addressing device. | Checks the ASi line for interference effects such as noise, external voltages, ... | Using a C-program offers the possibility to run mini-PLC functions with a gateway. | An externally connected relay (contactor) can be connected via a feedback loop to the Safety Monitor for monitoring purposes. | Inputs Safety, SIL 3, Cat. 4 | Inputs safety, expandable to | Outputs Safety, SIL 3, cat. 4 | Safety outputs, independent according to SIL 3, expandable to | Safety communication | Article No. |
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 | PROFIsafe, PROFIBUS | Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor | IP20 | PROFIBUS | 1 ASi network, 1 ASi Master | yes, max. 4 A/ASi network | Ethernet diagnostic | yes | yes | optional | 6 | 3 x 2 channels | max. 31 x 2 channels | 6 release circuits; 6 x electronic safe outputs | max. 31 | PROFIsafe (F-CPU) + ASIMON program | BWU2819ASi-3 PROFIsafe via PROFIBUS Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor, 1 ASi master |
 | Safety, PROFIBUS | Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor | IP20 | PROFIBUS | 2 ASi networks, 2 ASi Masters | yes, max. 4 A/ASi network | Ethernet diagnostic | yes | yes | optional | 6 | 3 x 2 channels | max. 62 x 2 channels, max. 1922 in max. configuration | 6 release circuits; 6 x electronic safe outputs | max. 32, max. 992 in max. configuration | Safe Link | BWU2822ASi-3 PROFIBUS Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor, 2 ASi masters |
| Safety, PROFIBUS | Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor | IP20 | PROFIBUS | 1 ASi network, 1 ASi Master | yes, max. 4 A/ASi network | Ethernet diagnostic | yes | yes | optional | 6 | 3 x 2 channels | max. 31 x 2 channels, max. 1891 in max. configuration | 6 release circuits; 6 x electronic safe outputs | max. 31, max. 991 in max. configuration | Safe Link | BWU2793ASi-3 PROFIBUS Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor, 1 ASi master |
The PROFIBUS DP Master Simulator is an easy to use software for data exchange with PROFIBUS slaves of many suppliers via PROFIBUS DP. The PROFIBUS DP Master Simulator can exchange data with many PROFIBUS slaves even without GSD-file or type-file. The PROFIBUS slaves can be put into operation with the default I/O window. Input data can be read and output data can be written. Furthermore the PROFIBUS DP Master Simulator also processes GSD-files. User parameters can be edited and the configuration can be modified and stored. The PROFIBUS station address can be changed as well with the PROFIBUS DP Master Simulator, this is useful for PROFIBUS I/O modules in protection class IP67 without addressing switches.
The PROFIBUS DP Master Simulator offers the possibility to scan a PROFIBUS network for connected slaves and display them in a graphical way. In this case the PROFIBUS UART has to be connected directly to a PROFIBUS slave. The I/O data and the PROFIBUS user diagnosis can be displayed binary, hexdecimal and now also as ASCII code. The PROFIBUS output data can be transmitted consistently to the PROFIBUS slave. In type mode it is possible to set an output as long as the mouse button is pressed.
In addition, BW1257 supports a Log function as well as PROFIBUS DP V1. PROFIBUS slaves can be operated in the acyclic mode DP V1. This is helpful especially for the commissioning of complex field devices like drives, modular I/O systems etc.
The PROFIBUS Master Simulator consists of the software and the PROFIBUS UART which is the ideal interface converter between the RS 232 interface of a PC and the PROFIBUS slave. The UART does not need any additional external power supply. Therefore it is also suitable for mobile use with a laptop or a notebook. The PROFIBUS UART is simply inserted between the PROFIBUS slave and RS 232 connector cable.
Beside the software "PROFIBUS DP Mastersimulator" now DLL drivers for Windows 95/98, Windows NT as well as examples written in C are available for download on the homepage. This offers the possibility to use the PROFIBUS UART in an application in combination with an own software. However the PROFIBUS UART is a monitoring and commissioning tool for PROFIBUS slaves, it is not designed to control automation processes.
