General Information; New As-I Specification 3.0 - Pepperl+Fuchs VBG-PB-K25 Manual

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General Information

This operating instruction holds for the following devices of the Pepperl+Fuchs
GmbH:
VBG-PB-K25 AS-i/PROFIBUS Gateway in stainless steel - basic master
The AS-i/PROFIBUS gateways already fulfill to connect AS-Interface systems to
the PROFIBUS. They act as a master for the AS-Interface and as a slave for the
PROFIBUS.
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New AS-i Specification 3.0

The AS-i/PROFIBUS gateways already fulfil the new AS-i Specification 3.0.
The previous specifications (2.1 and 2.0) are supported as well.
All AS-i functions are provided as well cyclically as acyclically via PROFIBUS
DP V1.
In the cyclic data transfer optionally up to 32 bytes I/O data are being transferred
for the binary data of one AS-i network. Additionally, analog signals and all further
commands of the new AS-i specification can be transferred in the management
channel via PROFIBUS.
Advanced Diagnostics
Diagnostics, which go far beyond the standard diagnostics, facilitate the simple
detection of occasionally occurring configuration errors and further irritations influ-
encing the AS-i communication. In case of an error, the down time of machines
can be minimized or preventive maintenance can be initiated.
Commissioning and monitoring
The AS-i/PROFIBUS gateways can be commissioned or programmed with the
help of the software "AS-i Control Tools" in combination with the PROFIBUS DP
master simulator. The GSD file is included in the package.
Commissioning, debugging and setting up the AS-i parameters without the soft-
ware can only be accomplished by directly using the system's push-buttons, the
display and the LEDs.
Accessories:
Software "AS-i Control Tools"
PROFIBUS DP master simulator.
Subject to reasonable modifications due to technical advances.
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