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Siemens IK PI · 2015
AS-Interface
Software
AS-Interface block library for SIMATIC PCS 7
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Overview
AS-Interface function block library for SIMATIC PCS 7: User interface
The AS-Interface block library for PCS 7 is integrated in the
SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system and expands it for inte-
gration of the AS-Interface system.
As the result, the advantages of AS-Interface such as the
considerable reduction of wiring outlay for distributed actuators/
sensors and very simple installation can also be used in a
system based on PCS 7.
The library contains modules for accessing the I/O data of
AS-i slaves, modules for diagnostics of the AS-i system, and a
faceplate for the PCS 7 Maintenance Station.
Supported AS-Interface modules
The AS-Interface block library for PCS 7 can be used with the
following AS-i master and link modules:
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CP 343-2 (in ET 200M station) 6GK7343-2AH01-0XA0
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CP 343-2P (in ET 200M station) 6GK7343-2AH11-0XA0
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DP/AS-i LINK Advanced single master 6GK1415-2BA10
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DP/AS-i LINK Advanced double master 6GK1415-2BA20
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IE/AS-i LINK PN IO single master 6GK1411-2AB10
(only for block library for PCS 7 V8 with APL)
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IE/AS-i LINK PN IO double master 6GK1411-2AB20
(only for block library for PCS 7 V8 with APL)
The AS-i CP 343-2 and CP 343-2P masters are supported within
an ET 200M station connected through PROFIBUS.
For direct connection to PROFIBUS it is possible to use DP/AS-i
LINK Advanced as an AS-i single master and double master.
Digital AS-i standard slaves and A/B slaves (according to
AS-Interface Specification V 3.0) can be used on the CP 343-2
and CP 343-2P.
In combination with the IE/AS-i LINK PN IO (for PCS 7 V8
with APL) and the DP/AS-i LINK Advanced, it is also possible to
integrate analog AS-i slaves.
Hardware and software requirements
The libraries require the following PCS 7 versions:
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Engineering software V8: PCS 7 version V8.0 SP1 and higher
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Engineering software migration V7-V8: PCS 7 version V8.0
and higher
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Engineering software V7: PCS 7 version V6.1, V7.0 or V7.1
The engineering software migration V7-V8 comprises the same
interconnection logic of the CFC blocks as the engineering soft-
ware V7 and is recommended for the switch to PCS 7 V8 with
only a few adjustments required in the CFC editor.
The engineering software V8 uses APL interconnection logic and
is recommended for new PCS 7 projects.
Types of delivery and license
The block library supplied on CD-ROM allows the user to run the
required engineering software on the engineering station (single
license) including the runtime software for executing the AS
modules in an automation system (single license).
If the AS modules are to be used in additional automation
systems, the corresponding number of runtime licenses are
required which are supplied without a data carrier.
No additional licenses are required in order to use the faceplates
on further operator stations.
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Benefits
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Easy connection of AS-Interface to PCS 7
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Engineering work reduced to positioning and connecting the
blocks in the CFC
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With no additional configuring steps required for connection
to the PCS 7 Maintenance Station, diagnostics for the AS-i
system is optimally guaranteed.
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Application
The AS-Interface block library for PCS 7 is used in systems
based on PCS 7 where the actuators and sensors are to be con-
nected using AS-Interface.
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