ASi-5 Safety and ASi Safety at Work – both with the option of also transmitting standard signals on the same line – plus a wide range of gateways and modules for implementing a variety of safety solutions regardless of industry or controller, as well as Safe Link for PLC-free, safe coupling and networking of ASi networks: the extensive portfolio underscores Bihl+Wiedemann’s expertise in functional safety technology. But with digitalization in mechanical and plant engineering, safety is hardly conceivable without security – that is, without protection against cyberattacks. This is also the case for the automation specialists from Mannheim (Germany).

AS-Interface has a long tradition at Schütte Schleiftechnik GmbH. Starting with the wiring of valves and standard sensors, Schütte now also implements the complete safety technology with ASi and ASi Safety solutions from Bihl+Wiedemann, in addition to connecting the entire decentralized periphery in its 105linear, 330linear and 335linear grinding machine series. And Schütte has long been keeping an eye on the future – keyword Industry 4.0 – with the integration of IO-Link sensors via ASi-5.