FACTORY AUTOMATION

MANUAL
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AS-Interface Handheld
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With regard to the supply of products, the current issue of the following document is appli-
cable: The General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services of the Electrical Industry,
published by the Central Association of the Electrical Industry (Zentralverband Elektrotech-
nik und Elektroindustrie (ZVEI) e.V.) in its most recent version as well as the supplementary
clause: "Expanded reservation of proprietorship"
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1 Declaration of conformity........................................... 4
2 Safety ........................................................................... 5
2.1 Used Symbols............................................................................................5
2.2 General safety instructions ......................................................................5

3 Notes on disposal ....................................................... 7

4 Product description .................................................... 8
4.1 What is AS-Interface? ...............................................................................8
4.2 AS-Interface Specification 3.0..................................................................9
4.3 Use and application of the handheld device.........................................10
4.4 Scope of delivery:.................................................................................... 10
4.5 Displays and controls ............................................................................. 11
4.5.1 AS-Interface connection adapter...............................................................12
4.5.2 LC Display .................................................................................................12
4.5.3 Button assignment.....................................................................................14
4.5.4 Connectors ................................................................................................14
4.5.5 Application example ..................................................................................15

5 Commissioning ......................................................... 17
5.1 Preparation...............................................................................................17
5.2 Storage and transport.............................................................................18

6 Operation ................................................................... 19
6.1 Addressing operating mode...................................................................19
6.2 Read ID operating mode .........................................................................21
6.3 Read/write IDI operating mode...............................................................21
6.4 Read ID2 operating mode .......................................................................22
6.5 Read IO operating mode.........................................................................22
6.6 Read Peripheral Fault operating mode..................................................22
6.7 Set Slave Parameter operating mode ..................................................23
6.8 Read/write slave data operating mode ..................................................23

7 Error messages ......................................................... 26

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Declaration of conformity

1 Declaration of conformity
This product was developed and manufactured under observance of the applicable European
standards and guidelines.

Note!
A Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the manufacturer.

The product manufacturer, Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH, D-68307 Mannheim, has a certified quality
assurance system that conforms to ISO 9001.

ISO9001

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Safety

2 Safety
2.1 Used Symbols

Safety-relevant Symbols

Danger!
This symbol indicates a warning about a possible danger.

In the event the warning is ignored, the consequences may range from personal injury to death.

Warning!
This symbol indicates a warning about a possible fault or danger.

In the event the warning is ignored, the consequences may course personal injury or heaviest
property damage.

Caution!
This symbol warns of a possible fault.

Failure to observe the instructions given in this warning may result in the devices and any
connected facilities or systems develop a fault or fail completely.

Informative Symbols

Note!
This symbol brings important information to your attention.

Action
This symbol marks an acting paragraph.
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Safety

2.2 General safety instructions

Installation and commissioning of all devices must be performed by a trained professional only.

Protection of operating personnel and the system is not ensured if the product is not used in
accordance with its intended purpose.

Only use recommended original accessories.

Independent interventions and separate modifications are dangerous and will void the warranty
and exclude the manufacturer from any liability. If serious faults occur, stop using the device.
Secure the device against inadvertent operation. In the event of repairs, send the device to
Pepperl+Fuchs.

When packing the device for storage or transport, use materials that will protect the device from
bumps and impacts and protect against moisture. The original packaging provides the best
protection. Also take into account the permitted ambient conditions.

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3 Notes on disposal
Electronic waste is hazardous waste. When disposing of the equipment, observe the current
statutory requirements in the respective country of use, as well as local regulations.

Do not dispose of storage batteries with the household refuse.

Consumers are obliged by law to dispose of used storage batteries in accordance with
regulations. You can hand in your used batteries at public collection points in your area or sales
points where batteries of that particular kind are sold. You can also send your used batteries
directly to us for disposal. Please remember that this service is only available within the scope
of normal use. If you wish to send back your used batteries, please affix sufficient postage
stamps and send to our address. There are no extra charges for disposal.
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4 Product description
4.1 What is AS-Interface?
The actuator-sensor interface (AS-Interface) replaces conventional wiring technology on the
sensor-actuator level.

AS-Interface provides a secure data transfer, which is resistant to EMC influences, while
minimizing the time and costs of installation and incorporating a diagnostic function. AS-
Interface detects short-circuits, reduces incidental maintenance costs, and enables a simple
decentralization of control processes. Your plant takes on greater transparency, making
maintenance and tooling straightforward and more flexible.

AS-Interface is not a proprietary system, but an open standard accessible to manufacturers in a

wide range of products.

AS-Interface is optimally suited for the safe transfer of small quantities of data under harsh
industrial conditions. It has also established and proven itself as an economical standard for
networking sensors and actuators in many applications.

Conventional wiring typically requires two wires for power supply and an additional wire for the
signal or control line for each sensor and actuator. This results in high costs in terms of
connection/distributor technology, requires time-intensive installation, and necessitates costly
and complex documentation.

By comparison, AS-Interface offers the following advantages:

• Two-wire cable for the data and energy transmission of all slaves/modules.
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• Connection using insulation piercing technology saves time, since stripping cables and
fitting connector sleeves are avoided.

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4.2 AS-Interface Specification 3.0

In 2004, the AS-Interface Association defined the AS-Interface Specification 3.0 as a
backwards-compatible extension, while retaining the protocol and physical structure. AS-
Interface Specification 3.0 gives the user important advantages:

• The number of possible network slaves is increased to 62. This is accomblished by

enabling 31 A addresses and 31B addresses of which each is able to support up to 4
output databits.
In the master message of Specification 3 the I3 output bit has been replaced by the SEL
select bit. This select bit enables, in addition to the address bits A0 to A4, differentiation in
the address areas A and B. Through this differentiation, any address can be distributed in
both A and B, e.g. the address 15A and 15B.
In Specification 2.1 3 output bits are available per AS-Interface slave. In Specification 3.0,
through the definition of the multiplex bit in place of the I2 bit, 4 output bits are available
per slave(communication of 4 output bits in succession via the data bits I1 and I0), i.e. a
total of 4*62=248 output bits. The slave message remains unaffected by this change, i.e.
there are still 4*62=248 input bits available. In practice, this means an increase of the cycle
time to a max. 20 ms, since in the 1st cycle the data of the AS-Interface slaves in the
address area A, and in the 2nd cycle, the data of the respective AS-Interface slaves in the
address area B are written and read. Additionally, the output bits are transferred one after
the other.
Due to the backwards compatibility of Specification 3.0 you can continue to use standard
AS-Interface slaves. However, two of the 62 possible addresses are occupied by a
standard AS-Interface slave.

Structure of the master message

SB CB A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 I4 SE MU I1 I0 PB EB
L X

Note!
You have the option of reducing the cycle time by reducing the number of AS-Interface slaves
or by addressing the A/B-Slaves in the standard mode.

• Extended diagnostic function

In addition to communication faults (e.g. messages with errors), the AS-Interface master
also detects hardware faults that are present on the AS-Interface slave. You have the
option of utilizing these peripheral error messages to provide a defined system shutdown
in the event of a fault, since sensor signals are no longer guaranteed to be available. In
addition, a statistical evaluation of the data is conceivable in order to assess the safety of
the system. Also, because of the extended diagnostics, it is possible to locate sporadically
occurring faults with regard to configuration and communication and to evaluate them via
the AS-I Control Tools.
• Extension of the ID-Codes of the AS-Interface slaves.
Specification 2.1 AS-Interface slaves (A/B slaves) have the hexadecimal value A as the
ID-Code and have 2 more identification codes (ID1 and ID2) that describe the functionality
of the slave. You have the option of describing the ID1-Code.
The ID-Code for standard AS-Interface slaves differs from the ID-Code of the A/B slaves.
With standard AS-Interface slaves, no further identification codes are included.
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Note!
If you have changed the ID1-Code and want to automatically program the address, check
before the installation of the new AS-Interface slave that the ID1-Code has been correctly
stored in the AS-Interface slave.

4.3 Use and application of the handheld device

AS-Interface slaves are usually addressed with a handheld device. As a rule, a number of steps
are necessary to address the slaves and in the future you will be able to execute this procedure
faster using the handheld device:

• Unique addressing of the AS-Interface slaves

• Isolation of the AS-Interface slaves from the AS-Interface network
• Power supply to the AS-Interface slaves via the handheld device
• Function checks – even without PLC

New functions in Version 3.0

The following functions have been integrated in Version 3.0 of the handheld device:

• Semi-automatic addressing of AS-Interface slaves (see chapter 6.1)

• Permanent data exchange with AS-Interface slaves (see chapter 6.8)
• Support of the data exchange with 4E4A slaves with A/B address (see "Complex
communication protocols" on page 24)
• Display of the Safety-Code for AS-Interface safety slaves (see "Read Safety-Code (AS-
Interface Safety at Work)" on page 25)

New functions in Version 3.0-V1

The following functions have been integrated in Version 3.0-V1 of the handheld device:

• Looping in of the supply voltage, either via the AUX connections or via the AS-
Interface/DC connections (decoupled).
4.4 Scope of delivery:
The delivery package contains:

• Addressing device
• Charger
• V1-G-0.3M-PVC-V1-G connection cable
• VAZ-PK-1.5M-V1-G connection cable
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4.5 Displays and controls

1 2

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4

1 M12 connector to connect an external power supply.

2 AS-Interface connection adapter
3 LC Display
4 Up arrow button
5 Down arrow button
6 PRG button
7 ADR button
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8 Charger connector
9 Mode button

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4.5.1 AS-Interface connection adapter

The AS-Interface connection adapter on the top of the addressing device is used to connect
AS-Interface slaves (Sensors, actuators, and interface modules) to the addressing device. The
following devices and models can be connected directly to the addressing device by plugging
into the AS-Interface connecting adapter:

• Devices with M12 connector

• VariKont M-System
• VariKont-System
• FP-models
• AS-Interface modules (*-G1, *-G4, *-G16)
For models with an integrated addressing jack, please use the VAZ-PK-1.5M-V1-G adapter
cable included with delivery.

An additional M12 connector is provided on the front of the housing. It provides a connection
option for an external auxiliary supply, AUX, for slaves. Due to the integrated decoupling coils,
you can connect a DC or AS-I voltage to supply the slaves and save the battery’s charge. A
connection cable is provided with delivery in case an extension is required.

4.5.2 LC Display
1

ADDR DATA RD
3 ID12 PARA WR A
IO PERI B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 16 17 A
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 B

1 Address and data display

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2 Address field
3 Operating mode display

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Address and data display

In this area of the display, depending on the operating mode, two digits and the letters A and B
are used to display various information:

• The address of the current selected AS-Interface slave differs according to the AS-
Interface specification supported and the address areas Standard (shown without letters),
A and B.
• Target address which is to be communicated to the currently selected AS-Interface slave
• Display of read data
• Display of data to be written

Address field
All the AS-Interface slaves of the AS-Interface network are shown in this area of the display:

• If the addressing device detects AS-Interface slaves from various address areas, the
various address areas are identified in the right-hand section of the address field, as
follows:
• Without letters: For AS-Interface slaves that do not support the AS-Interface
Specification 2.1.
• A: For AS-Interface slaves belonging to address area A.
• B: For AS-Interface slaves belonging to address area B.
The display of the detected addresses in the respective address area changes every 2
seconds.
• The addresses of all AS-Interface slaves currently connected to the addressing device are
shown in the Addressing operating mode by flashing digits. In all other operating
modes, the addresses of the AS-Interface slaves shown flashing are those being actively
accessed.
• The non-flashing digits represent addresses of AS-Interface slaves that have already been
assigned addresses by the addressing device. These addresses are blocked during
automatic addressing as already assigned target addresses.

Operating mode display

The current operating mode is shown in this area of the display. The following operating modes
are available:

Indication
on the
display Operating mode Chapter

ADDR Addressing see chapter 6.1

ID: Read ID see chapter 6.2
ID1 Read/write ID1 see chapter 6.3
ID2 Read ID2 see chapter 6.4
IO Read IO see chapter 6.5
DATA Read/write slave data see chapter 6.7
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PARA Set slave parameter see chapter 6.7

PERI Read peripheral fault see chapter 6.6

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4.5.3 Button assignment

Button Description

Set values (e.g. slave address, ID1 data, slave parameters, slave data), change
operating mode
Set values (e.g. slave address, ID1 data, slave parameters, slave data)

PRG The function depends on the operating mode:

• transmission of a new slave address to the slave (ADDR)
• transmission of ID1 data (ID1)
• transmission of slave parameters (PARA)
• transmission of slave data (DATA)
ADR Switch on addressing device, search and read out slave addresses

MODE Change between operating modes

4.5.4 Connectors

1 2

Figure 4.1: Connection adapter

1. External power supply (M12 connector)

2. Slave connection (M12 connector)

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2 4

Figure 4.2: External power supply (M12 connector)

1. + AS-Interface/DC

2. - AUX
3. - AS-Interface/DC
4. + AUX

4 2

5
3

Figure 4.3: Slave connection (M12 connector)

1. + AS-Interface:

2. - AUX
3. - AS-Interface:
4. + AUX
5. Reserved (do not use)

4.5.5 Application example

Connecting an external supply voltage to

1. supply a heavy consumer load. Power supply through:

• AUX – inputs/outputs
• AS-Interface/DC – inputs/outputs
2. Conserve the battery
• for longer operating life
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2 4 4 2

1 1
1 1
2 4 4 2
3 3
5
3 3

External power supply (M12 connector)

1. + AS-Interface/DC

2. - AUX
3. - AS-Interface/DC
4. + AUX

Slave connection (M12 connector)

1. + AS-Interface:

2. - AUX
3. - AS-Interface:
4. + AUX
5. Reserved (do not use)

The supply voltage connected to the AUX inputs on the M12 connector, External Power Supply,
is directly connected to the AUX outputs of the M12 Slave Connection.

The supply voltage, connected to the AS-Interface/DC inputs on the M12 connector (External
Power Supply) is separated from the AS-Interface/DC outputs of the M12 connector(Slave
Connection) by the decoupling coils.

Note!
The master must not be switched offline!
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5 Commissioning
5.1 Preparation
The addressing device battery is delivered fully charged. However, as a result of self-discharge,
the charge may not be sufficient to operate the addressing device. Therefore, we recommend
that you charge the battery for a period of at least 24 hours prior to commissioning.

Note!
The battery cannot be overcharged!

Charging battery
1. Connect the plug of the plug-in power-supply unit cable to the device connecting jack.
2. Connect the plug-in power-supply unit to the mains power supply.
The battery is charged.

Connecting the AS-Interface slaves

Proceed as follows to connect an AS-Interface slave:

1. Insert devices with an M12 connector or VariKont, VariKont M Series devices as well as FP
model devices and *-G1 and *-G4 series interface modules directly into the designated lo-
cation on the connecting adapter and ensure that they are firmly seated.
2. For devices with an integrated addressing jack, connect the VAZ-PK-1.5M-V1-G adapter
cable (provided with delivery) to the device and plug the other end of the cable into the
addressing device.
3. If necessary, connect an external power supply.

To connect an external power supply

1. Connect the external power supply to the M12 connector on the front of the housing.
2. A connection cable is provided with delivery in case an extension is required.

Warning!
No reverse polarity protection

The device can be damaged or destroyed if the polarity is reversed.

• Connect the brown wire to AS-I + (Pin 1), the blue to AS-I - (Pin 3).
• Connect to AUX 24V PELV (not short-circuit protected).
• See the connection layout see chapter 4.5.4

Addressing the device interface

1. Connect an AS-Interface slave.

2. Briefly press the ADR

button.
The addressing device switches on in the addressing operating mode and shows the
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Change operating mode

1. Briefly press the MODE button to change the operating mode.

2. Alternatively, press and hold down the MODE button and scroll with the and buttons
through the individual operating modes.
The current operating mode is shown in the operating mode display.

Navigate through the addresses.

1. Press the ADR button to jump to the next address of a connected AS-Interface slave.

2. Alternatively, press and hold down the ADR button and scroll with the and buttons
to the next/previous address.
5.2 Storage and transport
For storage and transport purposes, package the unit using shockproof packaging material and
protect it against moisture. The best method of protection is to package the unit using the
original packaging. Furthermore, ensure that the ambient conditions are within allowable range.

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6 Operation
6.1 Addressing operating mode
You have 2 options to address AS-Interface slaves:

Semi-automatic addressing:
In this mode – in contrast to manual addressing – the addressing device provides the source
and target addresses automatically.

Manual addressing:
In this mode – in contrast to semi-automatic addressing – the addressing device provides no
source and target addresses.

The addressing process is divided into 3 individual procedures. The following table shows the
differences between manual and semi-automatic addressing:

Note!
When addressing AS-Interface slaves, make sure that the address 0 is not occupied.
Otherwise, an error message may be given.
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Procedure Manual addressing: Semi-automatic addressing:

Selecting the source manual, see "Select source • one AS-Interface slave
address address" on page 20 connected: The address
of the connected AS-
Interface slave is
automatically detected as
the source address.
• several AS-Interface
slaves connected: The
source address must be
manually selected, see
"Select source address"
on page 20.
Selection of target address manual, see "Manual The next free address is
addressing: Set the target shown by the handheld
address" on page 20 device. This can be
When being addressed, if accepted by pressing the
the target address is already PRG button.If necessary, the
occupied by another AS- address can be modified
Interface slave, the before acceptance.
addressing device shows an You have the option of
error message. specifying a target address
area, see "Semi-automatic
addressing: Enter target
address area" on page 20.
If the AS-Interface address
area is already occupied, the
addressing device shows an
error message.
Start addressing manual, see "Start manual see "Select source address"
addressing" on page 21 on page 20,
In the most favorable case,
one press of the button
suffices for a complete
addressing procedure.

Select source address

Press the ADR button to select the AS-Interface slave to which you want to assign a new
address. If several AS-Interface slaves are connected to the addressing device, press the ADR

button several times or press and hold down the ADR

button. Scroll through the addresses with
the and buttons.

Manual addressing: Set the target address

Set the target address with the and buttons.

Semi-automatic addressing: Enter target address area

With the and buttons set the target address where the search for a free target address
will begin.

A target address is free, when:

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• being re-addressed, no AS-Interface slave with this address is physically connected,

• the address has not been previously assigned as a target address .

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Tip
Double addresses marked as occupied
If an A or a B address is marked as occupied and an A/B slave is connected, the associated
standard address is deemed occupied.

The target addresses are assigned in the following sequence:

• Standard AS-Interface slave: 1 -> 2 -> 3 ... 30 -> 31 -> 1 ...

Beginning with the start address, the next higher address for standard AS-Interface slaves
is assigned. Already occupied addresses are ignored.
• A/B Slaves: 1A -> 1B -> 2A -> 2B -> 3A -> 3B ... 30A -> 30B -> 31A -> 31B -> 1A -> 1B ...
Beginning with the start address, the next higher address for A/B slaves is assigned.
Already occupied addresses are ignored.
The already assigned addresses are stored in the addressing device in a list of assigned
addresses and shown in the address field of the display as a non-flashing number. This list
is automatically checked and updated when new addresses are assigned. It remains
available after the the addressing device is restarted . Thus double addressing during
semi-automatic addressing is excluded.

Start manual addressing

To start manual addressing press the PRG button for approx. 2 seconds.

Start semi-automatic addressing

Press the PRG button briefly to start semi-automatic addressing.

Delete the list of assigned addresses

To delete the list of assigned addresses, briefly press and hold down the PRG and ADR buttons
simultaneously.

Caution!
If you manually assign addresses, the list of assigned addresses is not taken into account. If,
for example, you manually address several AS-Interface slaves individually, an inadvertent
double assignment canoccur.

6.2 Read ID operating mode

As soon as you switch to the Read ID operating mode, the ID code of the active AS-Interface
slave is read in and shown in the address and data display. The value of the ID-Code is always
A for A/B Slaves.

Repeat reading

To repeat the reading of the code, press the ADR button.

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6.3 Read/write IDI operating mode

Note!
AS-Interface Specification 2.1
This function applies only to AS-Interface slaves that support Specification 2.1.

As soon as you switch to the Read/write ID1 operating mode, the ID1 code of the active AS-
Interface slave is read in and is shown in the address and data display.

Repeat reading

To repeat the reading of the code, press the ADR button.

Write ID1 Code

Note!
The value of the ID1 Code ranges from 0 to 15 for standard AS-Interface slaves and from 0 to 7
for A/B slaves.

To write an ID1 Code to the active AS-Interface slave, proceed as follows:

1. Set the desired value for the ID1 Code with the and buttons.
The RD display goes out when scrolling up and down.

2. Press the PRG button to write the desired value permanently to the active AS-Interface
slave,.
WR appears in the operating mode display.
6.4 Read ID2 operating mode

Note!
AS-Interface Specification 2.1
This function applies only to AS-Interface slaves that support Specification 2.1.

As soon as you switch to the Read ID2 operating mode, the ID2 code of the active AS-Interface
slave is read in and is shown in the address and data display. It is not possible to change this
value.

Repeat reading

To repeat the reading of the code, press the ADR

button.
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6.5 Read IO operating mode

As soon as you switch to the Read IO operating mode, the IO code of the active AS-Interface
slave is read in and is shown in the address and data display.

Repeat reading

To repeat the reading of the code, press the ADR button.

6.6 Read Peripheral Fault operating mode

As soon as you switch to the Read Peripheral Fault operating mode, the address and data
display indicates if there is a peripheral fault on the AS-Interface slave. A peripheral fault is
present if the value 1 is displayed. The cause of the fault depends on the AS-Interface slave
being used.

Repeat reading

To repeat the reading of the code, press the ADR button.

6.7 Set Slave Parameter operating mode

In the operating mode Read/write slave data, the slave parameter value activates the data
transmission from the addressing device to the AS-Interface slave. The standard value is 15 for
standard AS-Interface slaves and 7 for A/B slaves.

The set data value is retained until:

• You change the active address in the Addressing operating mode,

• You replace the AS-Interface slaves which have the same address but different ID, ID2, or
IO codes.
• The addressing device is automatically switched off after a long period without use.
You must adapt the corresponding slave parameters according to the AS-Interface slave used.

Set parameters

1. Set the desired slave parameter value with the and buttons.
By scrolling up and down, the RD display goes out.

2. Press the PRG button.

WR appears in the operating mode display. The parameter value is temporarily accepted,
but not transferred to the slave.
6.8 Read/write slave data operating mode

PRG button is pressed briefly Send previously set output data once to an
AS-Interface slave
PRG button pressed and held down Cyclic sending of previously set output data

ADR
button is pressed briefly Read out input data once from the AS-
Interface slave and send previously set
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output data to the AS-Interface slave.

Press the button ADR for 2 seconds. Cyclic reading of the input data, cyclic
sending of previously set output data.

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Set and send output data

1. Set the desired output data value with the and buttons .
The RD display goes out when scrolling.
2. To temporarily save the desired output data value and transmit it once to the active AS-
Interface slave, briefly press the PRG button. If you want to execute a cyclic output data
exchange, you must (for security reasons) press and hold down the PRG button. The
output data value is cyclically transmitted to the AS-Interface slave until you release the
button.
WR appears in the operating mode display.
The output data value is 0 as standard.

The set data value is retained until:

• You change the active address in the Addressing operating mode,

• You replace the AS-Interface slaves which have the same address but different ID, ID2, or
IO codes.
• The addressing device is automatically switched off after a long period without use.

Read data from the AS-Interface slave

Note!
When input data is read from the AS-Interface slave, the output data and/or parameter values
are also automatically transmitted from the addressing device to the AS-Interface slave. Check
that these values do not endanger the trouble-free operation of your plant/system.

To read the input data from the AS-Interface slave, briefly press the ADR button. If you press
the ADR button for at least 2 seconds, the input data from the AS-Interface slave is cyclically
read and the output data from the addressing device is sent to the AS-Interface slave. This
continues until you press any button on the addressing device.

Complex communication protocols

The addressing device supports the following complex communication protocols:

• AS-Interface slaves with the profile S-7.A.7 are detected as AS-Interface slaves with
extended addressing and 4 inputs and 4 outputs and are correctly handled.
• AS-Interface slaves with the profile S-0.B and S-7.B are detected as AS-Interface slaves
and handled in accordance with AS-Interface at Work.
All other complex communication protocols are not supported and are handled by the
addressing device as standard AS-Interface slaves.

Safety Code (AS-Interface Safety At Work)

As soon as both input channels of an AS-Interface safety slave are active, a cyclic sequence of
8 x 4 bits is transmitted to the addressing device. These data are designated as the Safety-
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Cycle Structure of the data packet

1 00zz
2 yyxx
3 yyxx
4 yyxx
5 yyxx
6 yyxx
7 yyxx
8 yyxx

The Safety-Code always starts with the data packet 00zz. Thus this denotes the start of a new
safety code. The two y-bits of the following data packets are never simultaneously 0. The two x-
bits of the following data packets are 00.

Read Safety-Code (AS-Interface Safety at Work)

Reading Safety-Codes is supported by this addressing device. To be able to read Safety-
Codes, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure that the two input channels of the AS-Interface safety slaves are active.

2. Press the ADR button.

Each time the button is pressed, the hexadecimal value of the respective data packet of
the Safety-Code, beginning with the first data packet 00zz, is shown in the address and
data display.
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7 Error messages
The following messages can appear in the addressing device display.

Error
code Meaning Description Remedy

F1 AS-Interface overload Current consumption of Connect an external

the AS-Interface slaves power supply.
connected to the
addressing device is too
high.
F2 Slave not found No AS-Interface slave Check the address or
has been found at the connect an AS-Interface
active address slave.
F3 Programming error When programming the If necessary, repeat the
address or the IDI code, programming.
the value could not be
permanently stored in the
AS-Interface slave’s
EEPROM.
F4 Target address occupied The target address, to Assign a different
which the current AS- address to the active AS-
Interface slave is to be Interface slave.
reprogrammed, is
occupied.
F5 Address 0 occupied Address 0 is occupied by Make sure that address 0
another AS-Interface is not occupied.
slave
F6 Standard AS-Interface The standard operation You cannot use the
slave found instead of the cannot be executed Read IO, Set slave
A/B-Slave because the active AS- parameters, and
Interface slave does not Read/write slave data
satisfy the specification operating modes with the
2.1 currently connected
standard AS-Interface
slave.
F7 A-/B slave found instead The active standard AS- Assign an address to the
of the standard AS- interface slave has been A-/B-Slave in the
Interface slave replaced by an A-/B slave corresponding address
area A or B.
F8 Reception error Due to a fault, the AS- Carry out the action
Interface slave response again.
could not be correctly
received
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