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 for retrofit projects and during ongoing operations.

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 ASi Systems

Installation effort, commissioning time, and maintenance costs are key considerations in many modern drive systems. In decentralized drive solutions, which include numerous sensors and actuators, complex cabling can lead to errors and unnecessary downtime.

AS-Interface (ASi) offers an efficient solution as an intelligent fieldbus system for the lowest field level, simplifying connections between the fieldbus, sensors, and actuators. By transmitting both data and power through a two-core profile cable, ASi significantly reduces the amount of cabling required. Devices with low energy needs can be powered directly.

With its simple topology, the system allows for flexible integration and expansion, making upgrades and retrofits straightforward. The automatic addressing and diagnostic functions simplify both commissioning and ongoing operation. AS-Interface systems help reduce time and material costs, minimize potential errors, and make decentralized solutions more efficient and user-friendly.

Reliably Integrate ASi Applications with NORD

System integration is straightforward with NORD's decentralized inverters, which come with ASi on-board and offer flexible integration options.The NORDAC LINK motor starter with ASi is easily integrated into existing systems, supporting both ASi V2.0 and ASi V3.0. The NORDAC LINK is ideal for an ASi retrofit in your current systems – even during operation.

Advantages of ASi Retrofitting with NORD

  • Worldwide availability and support
  • Experts assistance in any operational environment
  • Standardized plug-and-play solutions
  • Project planning support with a local touch
  • Individually configurable systems for specific functions
  • Decentralized drive electronics up to 29.5 hp
  • Supports the AS-Interface standard V2.0 and V3.0
  • Retrofit capability for any system

NORD’s Electronic Drive Technology With ASi Interface Onboard

NORDAC LINK SK 155E –
Motor Starter

  • Wall mounted
  • Standardized plug connectors
  • Highly configurable modular design
  • Power Range: 0.80 – 4 hp

NORDAC LINK SK 155E

NORDAC LINK SK 250E –
Variable Frequency Drive

  • Wall mounted
  • Standardized plug connectors
  • Highly 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 standardized plug connectors
  • Highly configurable
  • Compact design
  • Power Range: 0.33 - 30 hp

NORDAC FLEX SK 200E

Follower Profiles at a Glance

Various ASi follower profiles are integrated into NORD drive electronics, enabling quick and seamless integration into existing ASi systems. The following overview highlights the key technical aspects of the supported V3.0 and V2.0 versions, presented in a compact format for easy planning and system integration.

ASi Follower V3.0 ASi Follower V2.0
Follower 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 Follower → Master ≤ 10 ms
Master → Follower ≤ 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 provide flexible integration options.

Contact Our Industry Experts

With the NORDAC LINK and NORDAC FLEXfrequency inverters, NORD offers ASi devices with proven functionality and easy integration. These are ideal for modernizing existing systems or serving as a standard solution for new projects. We’d be happy to assist 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 meets your specific needs.

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Modernization and Extension

Modernizing your systems to upgrade efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of your drive technology has never been easier. We’ll work with you to enhance your technology, lower your Total Cost of Ownership, and reduce emissions throughout the lifespan of your drives.

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