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AS-Interface
Routers
DP/AS-i LINK Advanced
2
Diagnostics
The following diagnostics is possible using LEDs, the display
and control keys, web interface or STEP 7:
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Operating state of the DP/AS-i LINK Advanced
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Status of the link as a PROFIBUS DP slave
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Diagnostics of the AS-Interface network
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Message frame statistics
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Standard diagnostics pages in the web interface for fast diag-
nostics access through Ethernet using a standard browser
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For the use of the web interfaces no network settings are
necessary on the PC (Zeroconf procedure).
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The reporting of diagnostic events is optionally possible via
E-Mail or SNMP Trap. The integrated diagnostic buffer saves
the events including time stamp.
Notes on safety
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks
against cyber threats, it is necessary to implement – and contin-
uously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security
concept. Siemens products and solutions represent only one
component of such a concept.
For more information about the subject of Industrial Security,
see
www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity
.
Configuration
The DP/AS-i LINK Advanced can be configured as follows:
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With STEP 7 (classic) V5.4 or higher, or STEP 7 (TIA Portal)
V12 or higher: In the case of STEP 7 configuration, the
AS-Interface configuration can be uploaded in STEP 7.
Furthermore, AS-Interface slaves can also be conveniently
configured in HW-Config (slave selection dialog).
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By adopting the ACTUAL configuration of the AS-Interface on
the display
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Alternatively, DP/AS-i LINK Advanced can be integrated into
the engineering tool by means of the PROFIBUS GSD file
(e.g. STEP 7 versions below V5.4 or engineering tools from
third-party software providers).
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Benefits
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Short start-up times through simple configuration at the press
of a button and testing of the AS-Interface line using the dis-
play or web interface
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Reduction of standstill and servicing times in the event of a
slave failure thanks to user-friendly diagnostics using the dis-
play or web interface and through simple module exchange
with the help of the C-PLUG exchange medium
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Reduced amount of engineering work thanks to user-friendly
configuration of Siemens slaves using the slave catalog in
HW-Config (STEP 7)
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Costs saved by the double AS-Interface master when large
volumes of project data are involved
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Saves the need for AS-i power supply unit with AS-i Power24V:
The AS-Interface cable is supplied through an existing 24 V
DC PELV power supply unit. For decoupling, an AS-i data de-
coupling module is required;
see page 2/88
.
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Standard mode with AS-Interface power supply
(see page 2/82)
possible without restrictions, whereby
no further operational voltage is required.
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For diagnostics during ongoing operation, diagnostics blocks
with clearly arranged visualization on the SIMATIC HMI panel
are available or can be downloaded free of charge via a web
browser;
see
.
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