News from Bihl+Wiedemann
18.09.2024 | Product innovation
How to configure digital I/Os as required and save resources in the process
If you can implement different applications with the same module, you need less modules – and thus (not only) save valuable resources. Since you require less device types, the administrative effort is also enormously reduced. This applies to planning, procurement, expansion, and spare parts management. So take advantage of our self-configuring I/O modules!
27.08.2024 | Product innovation
ASi-5 counter modules: Even more functions and an expanded product portfolio
Now, you can also use the proven ASi-5 technology of our counter modules in the cable duct, thanks to the newly compact redesigned ASi-5 counter module BWU4996. Previously, all ASi-5 counter modules offered four 2-channel counter inputs. The BWU4996 expands our product portfolio by offering two 2-channel counter inputs. This allows you to tackle small applications even more flexibly and cost-effectively. Unused counter inputs can also be configured as digital inputs.
06.08.2024 | Success Story
Waterworks increases safety and flexibility with ASi-5
How can you benefit from ASi and ASi-5 in practice? The Englerup waterworks provides a current example.
18.07.2024 | Product innovation
Process technology with ASi – better performance, lower costs
What are the advantages of using AS-Interface (ASi) for process technology? Do you want to drastically reduce your wiring costs, integrate a wide range of IO-Link devices cost-effectively, or implement Industry 4.0 projects quickly and easily?
ASi – which supports all common fieldbus systems – also enables you to meet important documentation requirements, implement functional safety very economically, significantly increase system performance, save valuable resources, and avoid expensive connectors.
25.06.2024 | Product innovation
8-port master brings fast standard I/Os and IO-Link together
Do you want to transmit standard signals as quickly as possible and use IO-Link at the same time? Then use one of our IO-Link masters, which we offer with 1, 2, 4, and 8 ports: When configured accordingly, they can transmit all standard signals up to 16 I/Os in just 1.27 ms – regardless of how many bytes of IO-Link data are transmitted in parallel. Every M12 socket has two signals that can be configured as two I/Os or one I/O and IO-Link communication.
04.06.2024 | Product innovation
Packaging automation with ASi – flexible, economical, hassle-free
Optimize your packaging automation with AS-Interface (ASi): packaging machines, robots, palletizers, pallet stretchers, and strapping machines all benefit from the advantages of a simple and resource-saving wiring system.
28.03.2024 | News
Less connectors – More connection
Children often make a lot out of a little. Two cans, one cord, plenty of pioneering spirit – and the communication miracle is complete. Less is also more with AS-Interface (ASi): the extremely simple fieldbus/wiring system scores with less connectors, less resource consumption, less costs and less installation effort thanks to innovative piercing technology.
07.03.2024 | Product innovation
Versatile Distributors: Integrate a Variety of Components Easily into ASi
How do you integrate AS-Interface (ASi) into your overall system? And how do you easily connect all kinds of sensors and actuators to ASi? With our wide range of distributors in IP67 this is all possible! Use compact passive distributors for ASi-capable sensors and actuators. The distributors enable numerous possibilities of local branches, e.g., to flat cables, push-in terminals, or various plugs.
15.02.2024 | Product innovation
Easy integration of Danfoss VLT frequency inverters
Would you like to connect Danfoss frequency inverters from the VLT series to AS-Interface? Simply by plug-and-play via their standard RS485 interface? Then use our ASi-5 motor module BWU4980. Simply connect the module with the two wires to the RS485 terminals in the Danfoss VLT frequency inverter, and you're done. Thanks to ASi, the power supply and communication of the module is carried out via a single cable.
30.01.2024 | Product innovation
Safety Solution for AGVs – Versatile, Cost-Effective, Safe Communication with Each Other
Let us help you implement your individual automated guided vehicle (AGV) system cost-effectively. Our versatile safety solution enables the AGVs to communicate safely with each other and even with a central unit. So, for instance, all AGVs can be easily switched off centrally by a safe E-stop signal – via LAN, WLAN, 5G and many others.
07.12.2023 | Product innovation
Safe Small Control – Comprehensive Diagnostics – Now Also Possible via EtherNet/IP
Discover the cost-effective, compact Safety Basic Monitor (BWU2852) – a stand-alone small control with two safe wear-free semiconductor outputs and up to three safe 2-channel inputs or six digital I/Os. In combination with other Bihl+Wiedemann modules, you can process up to 31 safe signals and with Safe Link even up to 1,922 safe signals. This allows complex safety-related requirements to be achieved.
17.10.2023 | Product innovation
ASi-5 Safety Muting Module – cost-efficient, simple, flexible
Implement your Muting applications up to SIL3/PLe more cost-effectively than ever before. There is enormous savings potential for you with the new ASi-5 Safety Muting Module compared to comparable, Ethernet-based solutions. The compact module processes all signals required for cross Muting or sequential Muting under one single ASi address. Ready-certified Muting building blocks can be configured quickly and easily.
21.09.2023 | Product innovation
Wide range of applications in the cable duct: Self-configuring I/O modules for your material handling system
Do you want to be able to integrate inputs and outputs flexibly in your material handling system? Then check out our new self-configuring I/O modules with a specially developed housing for the cable duct. They are available with 8 and 16 digital signals, which can be used bidirectionally as inputs or outputs. This allows many different applications to be realized in the cable duct with the same module – planning and spare parts management are simplified.
07.09.2023 | Product innovation
Modern 30 V Power Supplies and ASi-5/ASi-3 Gateways – More Diagnostics, More Space in the Control Cabinet
Discover our modern 30 V power supplies. When combined with our ASi-5/ASi-3 Gateways, they are instantly “Industry 4.0-ready” – no additional IO-Link interface or other hardware is required.
The power supply and the gateway form one unit, which constitutes the central data point between field and control level. This means that plenty of information can be captured, processed and forwarded directly to IT or OT without having to take a detour via the PLC.
15.08.2023 | Product innovation
Safe Small Control – Compact, Cost-Effective and Configurable
Benefit now from all the advantages of the new ASi Safety generation. Thanks to the ASi-5/ASi-3 Safety Gateways – in combination with our ASi-5 Safety input modules: ASi-5 Safety complements the established ASi Safety and can easily be integrated into existing applications.
20.07.2023 | Product innovation
ASi-5 Safety Gateways: Use Several Safe and Standard Signals Under Just one Address
Benefit now from all the advantages of the new ASi Safety generation. Thanks to the ASi-5/ASi-3 Safety Gateways – in combination with our ASi-5 Safety input modules: ASi-5 Safety complements the established ASi Safety and can easily be integrated into existing applications.
29.06.2023 | Product innovation
New 48 V Brake Chopper Reliably Limits Voltage Feedback
The new BWU4969 48 V brake chopper is now available. It extends our product portfolio for drive technology and material handling – and has comparable advantages to the BWU4915 24 V brake chopper.
07.06.2023 | Product innovation
Safe relay outputs can now be used anywhere in the field!
Our new Safety Relay in IP67 is available. For the first time ever, with BWU4379 you can now take advantage of safe relay outputs in any location within the field, exactly where you need them. The Safety Relay is equipped with an additional safe input, a standard input, and the ability to safely switch-off AUX via a relay path. This provides a broad range of software applications to choose from.
11.05.2023 | Product innovation
The New 8-Port IO-Link Master Pushes Boundaries
The latest 8-Port IO-Link master (BWU4386) now allows several hundred IO-Link devices to be integrated into a single ASi circuit. The ASi-5 module also offers a high degree of flexibility. This is because 1 to 32 bytes of process data and 1 byte of PQI diagnostics can be freely configured for each of the 8 IO-Link Class A Ports. The 16 digital inputs/outputs also enable each M12 socket to be used either for IO-Link or for binary sensors and actuators.
21.03.2023 | Product innovation
ASi-5/ASi-3 address programming device – continuously improved thanks to constant updates
Benefit from the continuous further development of the ASi-5/ASi-3 address programming device (BW4925). New functions are regularly available via free field updates – currently, for example, extended setting and diagnostic options as well as the very clear display menu. Of course, this also applies to all BW4925's already in use.
21.02.2023 | Product innovation
EtherCAT safety technology - suitable solutions also available in large quantities
You are looking for ASi gateways with FSoE interface to connect AS-Interface to an EtherCAT control? Are you looking for an FSoE master to safely control up to 32 FSoE nodes? And you want to implement functional safety without a higher-level safe control?
24.01.2023 | Product innovation
Easy use of different drives - thanks to standardized data image
Do you want to perfectly integrate frequency inverters, DC and roller drives from a wide range of manufacturers? For example, conveyor and sorting systems, shuttle pallet warehouses, order-picking systems, packaging systems, storage and retrieval machines or in areas of warehouse and material flow technology?
12.01.2023 | Product innovation
Functional Safety – scalable solution, easiest installation
Do you want to implement or redesign functional safety easily? Without complex parallel wiring? And without expensive Ethernet-based solutions in the field? Discover a cost-effective and fieldbus-independent alternative with the simplest connection technology: We offer safety solutions for any plant size such as proven solutions for various special applications such as Muting, Selection of Mode of Safe Operation or Speed Monitoring.
08.12.2022 | Product innovation
Control (digital) RGB/RGBW LED Stripes with ASi-5 easy and cost effective
With our new active distributors ASi-5 BWU4083 and BWU4101 you can easily control almost all common (digital) LED Stripes - thanks to the separate profiles for RGB and RGBW as well as the intuitive configuration via the cyclic data. Another advantage: The modules allow a flexible connection of the LED Stripes, the supply of the LED Stripes is done out of AUX.
12.10.2022 | Product innovation
New 24 V Brake Chopper Manages the Feedback of Generative Energy
Our product portfolio for Material Handling and Drive Control is growing: the new 24 V brake chopper BWU4915 is now available. The extremely flat brake chopper limits the overvoltage that occurs during braking when operating 24 V roller drives. This prevents unwanted mains disconnections or error messages due to overload.
22.09.2022 | Product innovation
Free yourself from current delivery shortages. Use our new I/O product family for this purpose – and obtain all the devices you need in sufficient quantities even in the future. When developing the new modules, we have paid particular attention to two things: Firstly, that we only use components that are available in large quantities even in extremely difficult procurement markets. Secondly, the focus in designing the modules was to develop a high-performance and cost-efficient technology.
25.08.2022 | Product innovation
Our FAQ page – everything you always wanted to know about AS-Interface and ASi-5 Safety
Have you already visited our FAQ page? Here you will find valuable answers to many pertinent questions about ASi and Bihl+Wiedemann products. Can't find your question? We would be happy to advise you personally.
04.08.2022 | Product innovation
ZPA and AS-Interface: pre-programmed and freely parameterizable
Our pre-programmed ZPA solution allows you to implement zero pressure accumulation easily and cost-effectively. It is compatible with all Bihl+Wiedemann ASi drive solutions – and thus with drive systems from a wide range of manufacturers (e.g. INTERROLL, RULMECA, Itoh Denki, SEW EURODRIVE, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, Rockwell Automation, Lenze, Bonfiglioli).
07.07.2022| Product innovation
Control DGM/DGM-R drives comfortable and save costs
With our ASi-5 PCB modules, it is possible to add an ASi-5 interface to a wide range of applications. The control elements shown in the figure below are a typical example of this. By means of the compact PCB modules (W / H / D: 70 x 40 x 26.5 mm), they can be easily integrated into the control system via ASi – decentralized and in an existing housing.
16.06.2022| Product innovation
Now digital: AS-Interface Master News Magazine
The printed edition of the AS-Interface Master News has been published for 14 years now. However, in the future we would like to make the magazine content available to you also online – in a digital edition, published in German and English. The current edition is only available in digital form. The next printed edition will appear as usual for the SPS, along with a digital one.