Pepperl+fuchs Podcasts

AS-Interface power supplies are designed to power the connected devices and allow safe and fast AS-Interface communication.  Every now and then, the term Power24 comes up.  Tim explains how AS-Interface power supplies are different (compared to conventional 24 VDC power supplies) and what Power24 really means. --AS-Interface power supplies operate with 30.5 V.  Consequently, AS-Interface devices do not need expensive DC-DC converters --Integrated decoupling enables communication and power on the same 2-conductor cable --Power24 is a limited specification with reduced segment length; decoupling is still necessary --Large installations can take advantage of decoupling inside the gateway