IDEC MicroSmart AS-i - Manual (Page 3)

P REFACE -2 M ICRO S MART AS-I NTERFACE M ASTER M ODULE U SER ’ S M ANUAL
About This Manual
This user’s manual describes brief information about the AS-Interface and the entire functions, installation, and program-
ming of the
MicroSmart AS-Interface interface module.
Note: WindLDR Ver. 4.21 and higher are compatible with the AS-Inter face master module. This manual describes procedures
for using WindLDR Ver. 4.30.
C HAPTER 1: AS-I NTERFACE
General information about of the Actuator-Sensor-Interface, abbreviated AS-Interface.
C HAPTER 2: M ODULE S PECIFICATIONS
Specifications of the AS-Interface master module and applicable cables.
C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND W IRING
Methods and precautions for installing and wiring the AS-Interface master module.
C HAPTER 4: O PERATION B ASICS
General information about simple operating procedures for the basic AS-Interface system from programming WindLDR on
a computer to monitoring the slave operation.
C HAPTER 5: P USHBUTTONS AND LED I NDICATORS
Operation of pushbuttons PB1 and PB2 on the AS-Interface master module to change operation modes, and also the func-
tions of address and I/O LED indicators.
C HAPTER 6: AS-I NTERFACE O PERANDS
AS-Interface operands, or internal relays M1300 through M1997 and data registers D1700 through D1999, assigned in the
CPU module to control and monitor the AS-Interface bus. Provides detailed description about internal relays allocated to
SwitchNet™ control units for use as slaves in the AS-Interface network. Also describes ASI commands used to update AS-
Interface operands in the CPU module or to control the AS-Interface master module.
C HAPTER 7: U SING W IND LDR
Procedures to use WindLDR ver. 4.30 for the AS-Interface system.
I NDEX
Alphabetical listing of key words.
SwitchNet is an IDEC trademark for pushbuttons, pilot lights, and other control units
capable of direct connection to the AS-Inter face. SwitchNet devices are completely
compatible with AS-Inter face Ver. 2.1. TM
Note: In this manual, “ASI” is shor t for “AS-Inter face” and is not intended to represent any par ticular product.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Under no circumstances shall IDEC IZUMI Corporation be held liable or responsible for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use of or the application of IDEC PLC components, individually or in combination with other equipment.
All persons using these components must be willing to accept responsibility for choosing the correct component to suit their
application and for choosing an application appropriate for the component, individually or in combination with other equipment.
All diagrams and examples in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. In no way does including these diagrams and exam-
ples in this manual constitute a guarantee as to their suitability for any specific application. To test and approve all programs,
prior to installation, is the responsibility of the end user.