Functions Of The New Generation Of As-I Gateways; C-Programmable Gateways; Interchangeable Memory Card; Earth Fault Monitor - Pepperl+Fuchs VBG-ENXK20-DMD-EV Manual

AS-i 3.0 EtherNet/IP+Modbus TCP Gateway
Advanced Diagnostics for AS-i Masters
9.5

Functions of the new generation of AS-i Gateways

The new generation scores with further optimized diagnostics, several additional
functions and even greater operating convenience.
Information!
A listing of the individual devices and their features can be found in section
Generation of AS-i Gateways with ethernet diagnostics interface>.
9.5.1

C-programmable Gateways

Main menu || SETUP || AS-I CONTROL || CONTROL FLAGS ||
The devices programmed in C are able themselves to take over a great number of
control tasks. In smaller systems the user will even be able to do without a PLC
altogether: if desired the C program can function as a full mini-PLC. In more com-
plex applications the C-programmable Gateways make the work of the PLC easi-
er - for example by pre-processing special functions.
9.5.2

Interchangeable memory card

Main menu || SETUP || CHIPCARD || AS-I CHIPCARD ||
Interchangeable memory card: redundant memory for C program and device con-
figuration.
9.5.3

Earth fault monitor

Main menu || DIAGNOSE || ASI WATCHDOG ||
The new earth fault monitor allows the service technician to detect whether an
earth fault has occurred directly on AS-i
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Control Info
Control Run
Control Flags
Control Flags
0:00 00 00 00
4:00 00 00 00
8:00 00 00 00
Chipcard
AS-i Chipcard
Format Chipcard
1.
Earth fault
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