PROFIBUS Fieldbus system

What is PROFIBUS?

PROFIBUS is an open fieldbus standard for networking sensors and actuators. It is used in various areas of industrial automation technology, e.g. in manufacturing, process and building automation. PROFIBUS enables communication between devices from different manufacturers without special interface adaptations. PROFIBUS-DP is a variant optimized for speed and low connection costs for fast data exchange at the field level. The controller communicates mainly cyclically with the field level, e.g. the Bihl+Wiedemann PROFIBUS gateways and connected ASi devices, via a serial connection.

[Translate to Englisch:] PROFIBUS

PROFIBUS Gateways

 

PROFIBUS ASi Gateways

PROFIBUS ASi-3 gateways in stainless steel offer an interface for a PROFIBUS fieldbus in accordance with IEC 61158 / IEC 61 784-1. These certified ASi gateways are available in various versions with IP20 protection rating. Some product variants enable Ethernet diagnostics and optionally allow functions of a small PLC to be executed in the gateway via a C program.

PROFIBUS ASi

Figure Model

Communication interface between fieldbus and gateway:

interfaces for standardized fieldbus systems in industrial automation. Bihl+Wiedemann offers a wide range of gateways for common fieldbus interfaces:

 

  • PROFIBUS
  • PROFINET
  • EtherNet/IPTM + Modbus TCP
  • BACnet/IP
  • DeviceNet
  • ControlLogix
  • Compact-/MicroLogix
  • EtherCat
  • POWERLINK
  • CC-Link
  • CANopen
  • RS 485 Modbus
  • OPC UA server

 

Fieldbus interface

The device communicates via the standard ASi-3 and/or ASi-5.

ASi-5/ASi-3
Standard devices

"Single Master":

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-5/ASi-3 Master.

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master.

"Double Master":

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-5/ASi-3 Masters.

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-3 Masters.

Safety devices

"Single Master" :

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-5/ASi-3 Master.

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master.

"Double Master" :

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-5/ASi-3 Masters.

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-3 Masters.

"Optional ASi Safety coupling circuit" :
2 ASi networks, 1 ASi-3 Master.

Number of ASi networks, number of ASi Master

" yes, max. 4 A/ASi network ":

Data decoupling integrated in the gateway. Cost-effective power for 2 ASi networks with 1 power supply (optionally supply of multiple Single Gateways by 1 power supply).

Operation with short cable lengths with standard 24 V power supply possible.


" yes, max. 8 A/ASi network ":

Data decoupling integrated in the gateway. Cost-effective power for 2 ASi networks with 1 power supply (optionally supply of multiple Single Gateways by 1 power supply).

Operation with short cable lengths with standard 24 V power supply possible.


"yes, optimized for 2 x NEC class 2 power supplies"

Data decoupling integrated in the gateway. Optimized for use with 2 x UL certified 30 V/3 A power supplies with power limitation <100 W (BW4223). In combination 2 separate NEC Class 2 compliant ASi circuits are created.


"no, max. 8 A/ASi network, redundant supply ":

1 ASi power supply per ASi network. Gateway is powered in normal operation from one of the two ASi power supplies.

Should one ASi power supply fail, switching to the other ASi power supply allows all the diagnostics functions to be maintained and the unaffected ASi network continues to operate.


" no, max. 8 A/ASi network ":

1 ASi power supply per ASi network.

Integrated decoupling, ASi current measurement in the gateway

Access to ASi master and safety monitor via own software from Bihl+Wiedemann using the diagnostic interface (e.g. USB, RJ45, RS232). For certain devices with Ethernet-based fieldbus (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP), there is also the option of diagnostics and configuration directly via the fieldbus interface.

 

The latest version of the device description file of the gateway/gateway with integrated safety monitor (GSD, GSDML, EDS, etc.) is available in the "Downloads" section of the respective device.

Diagnostic and configuration interface

Detects whether the same address has been assigned to two ASi nodes. Frequent error when using a handheld addressing device.

Recognition of duplicate ASi addresses

Checks the ASi line for interference effects such as noise, external voltages, ...

ASi fault detector

Using a C-program offers the possibility to run mini-PLC functions with a gateway.

Programming in C 		Article No.
BWU2546
Gateway
PROFIBUS
ASi-3 compatible
2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-3 Masters
yes, max. 4 A/ASi network
Ethernet diagnostic
yes
yes
optional
BWU2546
BWU2545
Gateway
PROFIBUS
ASi-3 compatible
2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-3 Masters
no, max. 8 A/ASi network, redundant supply
Ethernet diagnostic
yes
yes
optional
BWU2545
BWU3053
Gateway
PROFIBUS
ASi-3 compatible
1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master
yes, max. 4 A/ASi network
no diagnostic interface
yes
yes
no
BWU3053
BWU2544
Gateway
PROFIBUS
ASi-3 compatible
1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master
no, max. 8 A/ASi network
Ethernet diagnostic
yes
yes
optional
BWU2544
BWU1746
Gateway
PROFIBUS
ASi-3 compatible
1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master
no, max. 8 A/ASi network
no diagnostic interface
no
yes
no
BWU1746

 

 

To top

Safety, PROFIBUS ASi Gateways

The certified ASi gateways with integrated safety monitor are available in different versions with protection class IP20. Two product variants feature the Safe Link technology, which makes it possible to connect different system components easily and flexibly. One gateway offers integrated PROFIsafe communication for easy integration of the safe signals into the F-CPU.

Safety, PROFIBUS ASi

Figure Model

Communication interface between fieldbus and gateway:

interfaces for standardized fieldbus systems in industrial automation. Bihl+Wiedemann offers a wide range of gateways for common fieldbus interfaces:

 

  • PROFIBUS
  • PROFINET
  • EtherNet/IPTM + Modbus TCP
  • BACnet/IP
  • DeviceNet
  • ControlLogix
  • Compact-/MicroLogix
  • EtherCat
  • POWERLINK
  • CC-Link
  • CANopen
  • RS 485 Modbus
  • OPC UA server

 

Fieldbus interface

The device communicates via the standard ASi-3 and/or ASi-5.

ASi-5/ASi-3
Standard devices

"Single Master":

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-5/ASi-3 Master.

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master.

"Double Master":

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-5/ASi-3 Masters.

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-3 Masters.

Safety devices

"Single Master" :

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-5/ASi-3 Master.

1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master.

"Double Master" :

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-5/ASi-3 Masters.

2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-3 Masters.

"Optional ASi Safety coupling circuit" :
2 ASi networks, 1 ASi-3 Master.

Number of ASi networks, number of ASi Master

" yes, max. 4 A/ASi network ":

Data decoupling integrated in the gateway. Cost-effective power for 2 ASi networks with 1 power supply (optionally supply of multiple Single Gateways by 1 power supply).

Operation with short cable lengths with standard 24 V power supply possible.


" yes, max. 8 A/ASi network ":

Data decoupling integrated in the gateway. Cost-effective power for 2 ASi networks with 1 power supply (optionally supply of multiple Single Gateways by 1 power supply).

Operation with short cable lengths with standard 24 V power supply possible.


"yes, optimized for 2 x NEC class 2 power supplies"

Data decoupling integrated in the gateway. Optimized for use with 2 x UL certified 30 V/3 A power supplies with power limitation <100 W (BW4223). In combination 2 separate NEC Class 2 compliant ASi circuits are created.


"no, max. 8 A/ASi network, redundant supply ":

1 ASi power supply per ASi network. Gateway is powered in normal operation from one of the two ASi power supplies.

Should one ASi power supply fail, switching to the other ASi power supply allows all the diagnostics functions to be maintained and the unaffected ASi network continues to operate.


" no, max. 8 A/ASi network ":

1 ASi power supply per ASi network.

Integrated decoupling, ASi current measurement in the gateway

Access to ASi master and safety monitor via own software from Bihl+Wiedemann using the diagnostic interface (e.g. USB, RJ45, RS232). For certain devices with Ethernet-based fieldbus (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP), there is also the option of diagnostics and configuration directly via the fieldbus interface.

 

The latest version of the device description file of the gateway/gateway with integrated safety monitor (GSD, GSDML, EDS, etc.) is available in the "Downloads" section of the respective device.

Diagnostic and configuration interface 		Safety communication

Safe inputs can be configured as 1-channel or 2-channels depending on the desired application or PL and SIL level.


Suitable for applications up to category 4/PLe/SIL 3.

Inputs Safety

Suitable for applications up to category 4/PLe/SIL 3.

Outputs Safety

Detects whether the same address has been assigned to two ASi nodes. Frequent error when using a handheld addressing device.

Recognition of duplicate ASi addresses

Checks the ASi line for interference effects such as noise, external voltages, ...

ASi fault detector

Using a C-program offers the possibility to run mini-PLC functions with a gateway.

Programming in C 		Article No.
BWU2822
Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor
PROFIBUS
ASi-3 compatible
2 ASi networks, 2 ASi-3 Masters
yes, max. 4 A/ASi network
Ethernet diagnostic
Safe Link
3 x 2 channels
6 release circuits, 6 x electronic safe outputs
yes
yes
optional
BWU2822
BWU2793
Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor
PROFIBUS
ASi-3 compatible
1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master
yes, max. 4 A/ASi network
Ethernet diagnostic
Safe Link
3 x 2 channels
6 release circuits, 6 x electronic safe outputs
yes
yes
optional
BWU2793
BWU2819
Gateway with integrated Safety Monitor
PROFIBUS
ASi-3 compatible
1 ASi network, 1 ASi-3 Master
yes, max. 4 A/ASi network
Ethernet diagnostic
PROFIsafe (F-CPU)
3 x 2 channels
6 release circuits, 6 x electronic safe outputs
yes
yes
optional
BWU2819

 

 

To top

Do you have questions about our products and solutions?

We would be happy to assist you.