ASi-5 Counter Modules – resource-saving solutions for a wide range of applications
What is new about the ASi-5 Counter Modules?
We have extended our range of ASi-5 Counter Modules with numerous functions, such as measurement of frequency and period duration. Another new feature is the 32-bit value range, which can be selected as an alternative to the fast transmission of 4 independent 16-bit counter values in 1.27 ms. All ASi-5 counter modules work with counter frequencies of up to 250 kHz max.
Thanks to their high flexibility – all 4 counter inputs can be configured and parameterized individually – our ASi-5 counter modules can be used to find cost-effective solutions for a wide range of applications. And since you can use IP67 variants directly in the field, you also benefit from all the proven ASi advantages – especially from dramatically reduced wiring complexity.
Four flexibly usable counter inputs
All 4 counter inputs can be configured individually as required. You can also connect pulse counters and encoders (24 V). Functions can be activated directly at the module either via the process data or via hardware inputs. ASi-5 counter modules fit therefore perfectly for a wide range of applications.
Modules directly usable in the field
When you opt for our ASi-5 counter modules in IP67, you benefit from the proven ASi advantages in the field: up to 70 % lower wiring costs compared to round cable solutions, reduced installation effort thanks to piercing technology, and freely selectable topology.
Save valuable resources
With AS-Interface, you do not need expensive plugs or sockets and only a single cable. This significantly reduces assembly times and material costs. In addition, valuable resources such as copper or plastic, which are required to manufacture the components, can be saved on a large scale. And energy consumption during cable production is greatly reduced. There is also a positive environmental effect when it comes to disposal – less waste is produced.
Many flexibly usable functions
Thanks to numerous functions and the four individually adjustable counter inputs of the flexible ASi-5 counter modules, you can find cost-effective solutions for a wide range of applications. Various counter functions as well as frequency and period duration measurement enable, for example, simple counting of loose goods, positioning tasks, speed measurement and much more.
Fig.: Thanks to numerous functions and 4 individually adjustable counter inputs, you can find cost-effective solutions for a wide range of applications with ASi-5 counter modules.
Our ASi-5 Counter Modules in IP67 and IP20
The ASi-5 counter module is available for direct use in the field as IP67 variants with ASi connection via profile cable (BWU4042) or via M12 connector (BWU4202). It is also available for the switching cabinet in IP20 (BWU3875). The module (BWU4996) in the distributor housing supplements the existing product group of counter modules with a variant optimized for use in cable ducts.
- Counter modules with high data width and short cycle times
- 4× configurable digital counter inputs (4× 1-channel or 4x 2-channel)
- Pulse counter or quadrature encoder
- Value range from -2147483647 to 2147483647
- Counter frequency up to 250 kHz
- 1 ASi-5 address
BWU4202
- ASi-5 counter module in IP67
- Input voltage/sensor supply from ASi
- Peripheral connection via 4x M12 sockets, 5-pin
- ASi connection via M12
BWU4042
- ASi-5 counter module in IP67
- Input voltage/sensor supply from ASi
- Peripheral connection via 4x M12 sockets, 5-pin
- ASi connection via profile cable
BWU3875
- ASi-5 counter module in IP20
- Input voltage/sensor supply from AUX
- Peripheral connection via terminals
- ASi connection via terminals
BWU4414
- ASi-5 counter module in IP67
- Input voltage/sensor supply from AUX
- Peripheral connection via 4x M12 sockets
- ASi connection via profile cable and piercing technology
BWU4996
- ASi-5 counter module in IP67
- Input voltage/sensor supply from ASi
- Peripheral connection via 2x M12 sockets, 5-pin
- ASi connection via profile cable and piercing technology