IFM Electronic AC1376 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions

AS-i DP Gateway

AC1376

7390786/00 04/2009

UK

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Contents

1 Safety instructions ........................................................................ 3

2 Functions and features ................................................................. 3

3 Interface RS232C ......................................................................... 3

4 Profibus DP interface .................................................................... 3

5 Installation .................................................................................... 3

6 Electrical connection..................................................................... 4

7 Operating and display elements ................................................... 4

7.1 LED indicators and pin connection ............................................ 5

7.2 Contrast setting ......................................................................... 6

8 Operation ...................................................................................... 6

8.1 Menu overview.......................................................................... 7

8.2 Menu navigation ....................................................................... 8

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1 Safety instructions

• Please read the product description prior to set-up of the unit. Ensure that the
product is suitable for your application without any restrictions.

• The unit conforms to the relevant regulations and EC directives.

• Improper or non-intended use may lead to malfunctions of the unit or to
unwanted effects in your application.

That is why installation, electrical connection, set-up, operation and maintenance
of the unit must only be carried out by qualified personnel authorised by the
machine operator.

2 Functions and features

• The AS-i DP gateway integrates 2 AS-i masters (AS-i version 3.0) and a
Profibus DP interface

• It controls the exchange of data to the sensor / actuator level and

• communicates with the higher control level (in the gateway mode)

3 Interface RS232C

The serial interface cannot be used.

4 Profibus DP interface

• Baud rate 9600 baud to 12 Mbaud

• Max. distance between gateway and host: depending on the baud rate

• Electrical separation from the gateway power supply

• Up to 31 gateways connected in parallel

• Pin connection: pin 3: signal B, pin 8: signal A

5 Installation

Fix the AS-i DP gateway onto a 35 mm rail which has an electrically safe ground
connection. The protection rating of the unit is IP20, therefore it should be
mounted in a protected location (e.g. control cabinet).

Ensure a condensation-free environment. Avoid excessive dust, vibration
and shock. The air circulation through the vents must not be impeded.

Avoid installation in direct vicinity of frequency inverters.