Factory Automation And Controls
SmartASI - ASI Master Controller
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Overview
SmartASI is our new and upcoming programmable ASI-3 Master Controller. It boasts a wide range of features alongside its accompanying software VSLogix that set it apart from the competition.
- Cost effective, Compact, High Performance ASI-3 Master Device
- Integrated PLC, Gateway and ASI Power Supply
- Compact Form-Factor, fits inside conveyor channel
- Sealed enclosure for protection against spills
- Controls up to 30 slaves with onboard ASI power supply
- VSLogix PC Software allows creation of Conveyor Types as ladder programs, that can be instantiated multuple times to create Conveyor Sections, as well as host of other features such as realtime monitoring and maintenance logging
- Stores up to 10 different Conveyor Types, and can run up to 32 instances (Conveyor sections) of those conveyors at the same time
Hardware
- Onboard PSU for control of 30 ASI Slaves respectively
- Specially designed vampire Connectors to connect to ASI and Power Cables
- On-Board 4 Digital IO (2 IN, 2 OUT, 24V)
- PC Connection over Ethernet with builtin dual port etherbet for chaining bigger networks.
- Bluetooth Connectivity
VSLogix
VSLogix is our accompanying software for the SmartASI PLC/Gateway controller. Create custom ladder programs, design conveyor layouts, configure ASI networks, and so much more.
Features:
- Create programs using an advanced ladder editor with a wide array of coils and contacts at your disposal
- Design Conveyer lines in our convenient drag-and-drop visual editor
- Monitor ladder programs as they execute in real-time on the controller
- Toggle program values while monitoring or override slave outputs for debugging
- Log and track how many times slave outputs toggle for maintenance tracking, and O-Ring replacement schedule.
User Interface
VSLogix offers a feature-rich clean user interface to set up and configure your SmartASI board.
Ladder Editor
Use the Ladder Editor to create custom Conveyor Types using ladder logic.
Conveyor Layout
Create Conveyor Sections from your Conveyor Types, and arrange and connect the interlocks however you want.
Real-time Monitoring
View the execution of the Conveyor's ladder program in real-time, with the ability to view and edit values while the program is still running.
Browse ASI Network
Browse and configure the ASI network directly from the PC Software. View, edit, or override slave IO in real-time for debug purposes.
Media
SmartASI and VSLogix Advanced Features Video
Price List
| Part # | Description | Price | Add to Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9732 | SmartASI IP67 Conveyor PLC+Gateway+PowerSupply | $795 | Add to order |
| GX20 | GX20 ASI MDR Control Card | $195 | Add to order |