1 Preliminary note Technical data, approvals, accessories and further information at www�ifm�com� 2 Safety instructions • Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire service life� • The product must be suitable for the corresponding applications and environmental conditions without any restrictions�...
3 Functions and features The AS-i FO repeater is used to extend the cable of an AS-i network� The incoming data of repeater 1 is processed and transmitted to repeater 2 via a fibre optic cable� The data of repeater 2 is also processed and sent to repeater 1� A system consists of two AS-i FO repeaters�...
5 Installation 5.1 Installation of the device ► Mount the device on a 35 mm DIN rail� ► Leave enough space between the device and the top and bottom of the control cabinet to enable air circulation and to avoid excessive heating� ►...
6 Connections 6.1 Electrical connection Connect the incoming AS-i line 1 to terminals A+ and A- of repeater 1 and the outgoing AS-i line 2 to terminals A+ and A- of repeater 2� AS-i Line 1 AS-i Line 2 An additional AS-i power supply is required for the outgoing AS-i line� If the AS-i FO repeater 1 is at the cable end of an AS-i line and the cable length is >...
200 m) ► Observe permissible bending radii of the fibre optic cable manufacturers� Calculation of the achievable distances for data transmission → ifm fibre optic calculator in the download area� 7 Terminal connection A+: AS-i + A-: AS-i -...
8 Operation / LEDs LED PWR green: AS-i voltage ok LED TERM yellow: termination active LED Rx green: optical input, receive data LED Tx green: optical output, send data 9 Example of an AS-i topology AS-i flat cable AS-i fibre optic cable AS-i flat cable 100...200 m e.g.