AS-i SafetyThe potential of multiprotocol-capable gateways
The universal networking of any number of participants is a basic requirement for the implementation of the 'smart factory' - this also applies to safety. This requirement can be implemented efficiently using multi-protocol gateway solutions.
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<p>Controller-independent safety technology relieves the higher-level control system: Instead of many individual fieldbus devices, only the 'AS-i Safety Gateway' is connected to the fieldbus and collects the safe sensors/actuators.</p> © Bihl+Wiedemann