AS-Interface Systems with NORD Drive Electronics

Retrofit Your ASi System With NORD

Modern ASi Systems For Decentralized VFDs

NORD offers drive solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into your existing ASi bus systems – both as part of retrofit projects and during ongoing operation.

NORD's decentralized variable frequency drives, the NORDAC <i>LINK</i> and NORDAC <i>FLEX</i> are plug-and-play solutions that enable fast commissioning, high system availability, and full compatibility with existing systems.

Advantages of AS-Interface Systems

Installation effort, commissioning time, and maintenance costs are just a few of the many things to consider in many modern drive systems. In decentralized drive solutions containing many factors like sensors and actuators, complex cabling can cause errors and unnecessary downtime.

AS-Interface (ASi) offers an efficient solution, working as an intelligent fieldbus system for the lowest field level and simplifying the connection between the fieldbus, sensors, and actuators. Data and power are transmitted together through a two-core profile cable, significantly reducing the amount of cabling needed. Devices with low energy requirements can be supplied with power directly.

The system's simple topology means that components can be flexibly integrated and expanded, making upgrades and retrofits easy. The automatic addressing and diagnostic functions simplify commissioning and ongoing operation. AS-Interface systems reduce time and material costs, minimize potential sources of error, and make decentralized solutions simple and easy.

Reliably Integrate ASi Applications with NORD

System integration is particularly straightforward with NORD's decentralized inverters, offering ASi on-board and offer flexible integration possibilities. The NORDAC LINK motor starter with ASi is easily integrated into existing systems as it supports ASi V2.0 and ASi V3.0. The NORDAC LINK is perfect for an ASi retrofit in your existing systems – even during operation.

Advantages of ASi Retrofitting with NORD

  • Worldwide availability and support
  • Experts around the world to help in any operational environment
  • Standardized plug-and-play solutions
  • Project planning support with a local feel
  • Individually configurable systems for functional use
  • Decentralized drive electronics up to 29.5 hp
  • Supports the AS-Interface standard V2.0 and V3.0
  • Available retrofitting to any system

NORD’s Electronic Drive Technology with ASi interface on-board

NORDAC LINK SK 155E –
Motor Starter

  • Wall-mounted
  • Standardized plug connectors
  • Modular and configurable
  • Modular design
  • Power range: 0.80 – 4 hp

NORDAC LINK SK 155E

NORDAC LINK SK 250E –
Variable Frequency Drive

  • Wall-mounted
  • Standardised plug connectors
  • Freely configurable
  • Modular design
  • Power range: 0.49 – 10 hp

NORDAC LINK SK 250E

NORDAC FLEX SK 200E –
Variable Frequency Drive

  • Motor and wall-mounted
  • Direct wiring or standardised plug connectors
  • Functional adaptations
  • Very compact, space-saving design
  • Power range: 0.33 - 30 hp

NORDAC FLEX SK 200E

Slave Profiles at a Glance

Various ASi slave profiles are integrated into NORD drive electronics, which enable quick and compatible integration into existing ASi systems. The following overview shows the key technical aspects of the supported versions V3.0 and V2.0 – summarised in a compact format for your planning and system integration.

ASi Slave V3.0 ASi Slave V2.0
Slave profile S − 7.A S − 7.0
I/O-Code 7 7
ID Code A 0
External ID-Code 1/2 7 F
Address 1A − 31A und 1B − 31B
(Delivery condition: 0A) 		1 − 31
(Delivery condition: 0)
Cycle time Slave → Master ≤ 10 ms
Master → Slave ≤ 21 ms 		≤ 5 ms
Quantity of BUS/IO 4I / 40 4I / 40

Retrofit Your Projects With NORD

Whether retrofitting or expanding your current system - our decentralized variable frequency drives and motor starters with ASi interface offer flexible integrable options.

Contact Our Industry Experts

With the frequency inverters NORDAC LINK and NORDAC FLEX, NORD offers ASi devices with proven functionality and simple integration. Perfectly applicable for the modernization of existing systems or as a standard solution for new projects. We would be glad to support you in finding the right drive solution.

NORD Services

Construction & Engineering

With over 20,000,000 standard configuration options, NORD's team is well-equipped to customize a solution for any application. We'll work with you to design and implement a drive design that works for you and your needs.

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Modernization and Extension

Used to upgrade, increase efficiency, and thus reduce the carbon footprint of your drive technology, modernizing your systems is easier than ever. We'll work with you to update your technology to be efficient, lower your Total Cost of Ownership, and decrease emissions over the life of your drives.

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The NORD ECO box gives you a detailed insight into the energy consumption of your system and uses the result analysis to identify ways of reducing your energy requirements.

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