Pepperl+fuchs Podcasts

Most modern installations use AS-Interface gateways that are Ethernet based.  More specifically this means PROFINET and EtherNet/IP.  These gateways are also available with an integrated safety controller.  Tim and Helge discuss why this integration of the gateway with safety functionality is advantageous.  As far as AS-Interface power supplies are concerned, most installations utilize 4 A or 8 A power supplies.  While decoupling can be located in an external device or in the gateway, it is still most common to have the decoupling circuit inside the power supply.