Product overview
EL6201
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Version: 2.2
Fig. 17: The piercing technology ensures the reliable connection of the AS-i component to the AS-i network
cable.
2.3.3
AS interface for every topology
The AS-i protocol guarantees simple expandability. The AS-interface network can be configured like every
conventional electrical installation. Every AS-i slave is freely addressable and can be connected to the bus
cable in any place. This enables a modular structure and, due to the robust principle of operation, there are
no limits to the structure. Any desired network topology may be used, i.e. including star or tree topologies.
Fail-safe
The data are transmitted reliably on the AS-i network. Each AS-Interface telegram is monitored in the
receiver with regard to a parity bit and several further independent variables. This ensures extremely high
reliability in the detection of single and multiple errors. The use of the AS-Interface in very noisy
environments such as welding plants and frequency converters is thus possible without problems.
Standardized economic efficiency
All AS-Interface products conform to the European standard EN 50295 and the world standard IEC 62026-2.
Certified: Economic and reliable
The certification of the AS-i products guarantees the user maximum system security. The products are fully
compatible and interchangeable with one another. As a user you can recognize the tested and certified
products by the AS-Interface “shadow logo” and the associated test number.
2.4
Start
For commissioning:
• mount the EL6201 as described in the chapter
Mounting and wiring [
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• configure the EL6201 in TwinCAT as described in the chapter
Commissioning [
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