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News Release from: LC Automation | Subject: AS-interface products
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 April 2005
LC Automation launch Network Interface
Products
Bihl and Wiedemann network interface products and accessories are now available from LC Automation.
Bihl and Wiedemann network interface products and accessories are now available from LC Automation Bihl and Wiedemann are already well known as one of Europe's leading suppliers of high quality AS-interface products, but they also supply a wide range of gateways for connection to other major network technologies including Profibus and CC-Link
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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AS-Interface Gateways act as a master for the AS-Interface and a fieldBus slave with modular I/O for the higher level fieldBus.
The devices offer protection to IP20 and IP65 and are available as interfaces to the following fieldBus systems: Ethernet TCP/IP, Profibus DP, Profibus FMS, CC-Link, InterBus, DeviceNet, CANopen, ModBus, ModBus Plus, BitBus, LON, RS 232, RS 485 and RS 422.
It allows users to utilise AS-interface and AS-interface Safety at Work networks as well as their higher level FieldBus, improving overall efficiency and reducing costs accordingly.
Malcolm Chadwick, Sales Director at LC Automation says, "It was an obvious choice to link up with Bihl and Wiedemann.
Their excellent range of products fits well with our existing AS-interface range from suppliers such as Siemens and Fortress Interlocks, and their reputation as The AS-i Masters also fits well with our own expertise".
He goes on; "LC Automation not only supply the AS-interface products you need, we also provide expert backup that I believe is second to none.
We have experts in all aspects of AS-interface and AS-interface Safety at Work, from pre-sales advice to ensure you select the right products to after sales technical support to make sure your network runs smoothly".
For more details about Bihl and Wiedemann Products, or any other aspect of AS-interface networks please call LC Automation on 01772 334951 or click on www.lcautomation.com. Request a free brochure from LC Automation ...
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