Siemens DP/AS-Interface Link 20E, Manual

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DP/AS-Interface Link 20E
Release 11/2002
C79000-G8976-C138–04
Preface
Purpose of the Manual
This manual supports you when using the DP/AS-Interface Link 20E module,
shortened to DP/AS-i Link 20E in the following chapters. It contains information
about how PROFIBUS DP masters can address AS-i actuators and AS-i sensors
via this module.
We recommend the following procedure when...
... You want an overall picture of the AS-Interface.
– First read the ‘AS-Interface Introduction and Basic Information’ manual (not
part of this documentation package). This contains general information
about the AS-Interface, abbreviated to AS-i in the following chapters.
... You want to set up an AS-i system and include the DP/AS-i Link 20E module in
it:
– You will find the information you require about connecting and operating the
DP/AS-i Link 20E module in Chapter 1.
... You want to know how to operate the DP/AS-i Link 20E from the point of view of
the PROFIBUS DP master:
– Read Chapter 2 in this manual.
– Chapter 3 explains the command interface.
Requirements
To understand this manual, you require the following:
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A working knowledge of PROFIBUS DP
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You should be familiar with the ‘AS-Interface Introduction and Basic Information’
manual (not supplied with this documentation package).
Diskette with the GSD file
The accompanying diskette contains the GSD file that you require for configuring a
DP/AS-i Link 20E module with your DP master (see Section 1.9.1).
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