AS interface safety at work

SAFETY WITH SYSTEM: AS-INTERFACE SAFETY AT WORK

Schmersal offers its customers a wide range of safety switches with built in AS Safety at Work interface. This is the first safe bus system based on the open AS-International (AS-I) standard. Safety components such as emergency stops, safety switches, solenoid interlocks, safety sensors or safety light curtains are simply interconnected through the AS-Interface profile cable. For the evaluation of the safety-related signals, only a safety monitor is required. The user benefits from the additional flexibility of the AS-i system because the configuration can easily be changed, even for existing machines. The bus system also provides comprehensive status and diagnostics information. This creates transparency, simplifies troubleshooting and increases machine availability.

THE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

• Individually scalable safety solutions for different machine sizes
• massively simplified installation and connection of safety switches via AS interface
• simple configuration using the "ASIMON" Drag & Drop software
• complete diagnostics of the whole safety circuit inc. the safety switchgear connected
• increased operational safety because of the individually configurable safety-monitoring modules
• safety functions can be easily changed or extended at a later date
• cost benefits compared to parallel wiring as of approximately 6 switchgear devices, each with a 6 m connecting cable