ETH-8540 Ethernet Expansion Board

ETH-8540 Data Sheet

The ETH-8540 expansion board brings full Ethernet UDP/IP connectivity to the ASIC/2-8540configurable unitary controller. The ETH-8540 plug-in expansion board is powered by the host controller, and networking configuration information is also stored on the host controller.

The ETH-8540 expansion board plugs directly into the ASIC/2-8540 motherboard. The ETH-8540 Ethernet adapter is connected to an Ethernet switch using standard CAT-5 cable. The expansion board is easy to configure using ASI Visual Expert graphical configuration software.

ASIC/2-7540 Configurable Controller

ASIC/2-7540 Data Sheet

Ethernet ready, with USB, RS-485, and RS-232 connectivity

Support for Modbus protocol

16 universal inputs (multiplex up to 64)

12 binary + 8 analog outputs

Onboard battery and clock

Can initiate modem dialout

Onboard USB connection

The ASIC/2-7540 features a powerful and intuitive graphical configuration interface, with an extensive set of objects available to speed the configuration and commissioning process. The controller configuration is stored onboard and preserved through power outages. Configuration data can be uploaded to any instance of ASI Controls Visual Expert configuration software, either through plug-in connectivity on the jobsite or remotely over a network connection.

The ASIC/2-7540 system controllers are fully configurable for HVAC & R and similar process applications. Additionally, they provide communication management functions with two separate communication busses. Suitable for control of larger mechanical equipment, control panels, standalone handling of small facilities, networked control of very large facilities, and other applications.

The controller can be remotely accessed using either Ethernet or modem. The ASIC/2-7540 can initiate outbound modem dialout in order to deliver alarm or event notifications. The programming is done through ASI Visual Expert graphical configuration software.

An onboard USB port offers an alternative means of Ethernet connectivity for the controller. The 16 universal inputs can be multiplexed to achieve up to 64 inputs in total. Includes 12 relay outputs and 8 analog outputs.

The ASIC/2-7540 supports the Modbus protocol by acting as the Modbus RTU Master. This enhances control options for many variable speed drives, power meters, Chillers, lighting controls, digital communicating thermostats, room pressure monitors and other Modbus-enabled devices. Devices such as VFD's and lighting panels can play an important role in Energy Management and Control Systems.

A battery-backed real-time clock is one of the standard features of all ASIC/2 controllers, providing true stand-alone capability. The schedule and calendar features allow special time schedules to be ordered years in advance, providing flexibility for projects such as retail outlets, educational facilities and other settings with variable occupancy.

Power supply 24 VAC or +/- 48 VDC.

SINC/3-3000 Network Interface and Supervisory Controller

SINC/3-3000 Data Sheet

The SINC/3-3000 System Interface and Networking controller is primarily used as the interface to access networked ASI controllers from a PC.

The SINC/3 can also manage up to 128 controllers on 2 local RS-485 buses, bridge RS-232 and RS-485 communications, serve as an access device for a token passing system bus, or even be used as the repeater to enable up to 64 controllers on an RS-485 bus.

The SINC/3-3000 includes a real time hardware clock. Non-volatile EEPROM retains configuration information during outages.

The SINC/3-3000 can act as an optional baud rate buffer to allow networks communicating at differing baud rates to be linked.

BACport BACnet/IP Interface Portal

BACport BACnet/IP Interface Portal

BACport Datasheet

The BACport is a configurable BACnet/IP interface which enables BACnet integration for an ASI Controls network or for a single controller. The BACport supports up to 64 networked ASI controllers via the switch selectable RS-232/485 interface. The BACport works with both new and legacy ASI controllers, so almost any vintage of ASI Controls system can be BACnet enabled.

The BACnet/IP interface can be used to connect ASI Controls network into a system with an existing BACnet front end, and to communicate with OEM equipment having factory mounted ASI Controls hardware using BACnet/IP. The BACport communicates BACnet/IP protocol through the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port, and can also act as an ASI Ethernet to Serial protocol router. Support for remote UDP connections from ASI Visual Expert allows for configuration and maintenance of installed ASI controllers without interrupting ongoing BACnet/IP communications.

ASI ePAD04 Operator Panel with Digital Display and Keypad

ePAD04 datasheet (PDF; 182 KB)

Scrolling 4 line x 20 character display

Optional password-protection for viewing or changing data

Display text, bar graphs, graphics, alarms, alarm history, schedules

Extended temperature range versions available, up to -4 to 140 degrees F

Enables protocol bridging for Modbus & other protocols

The ASI/EXOR Universal Operator Panel, ePAD04, is a cost effective Human Machine Interface for the ASI Controllers. It enables display of controller status, modification of setpoints and schedules, intervention in controller operation via overrides, and annunciation and acknowledgement of alarms.

A bright LCD display with backlight provides clear visual indication. A membrane keypad provides and attractive yet resilient means of data entry in a variety of environments.

The ASIC/2 driver supports ASIC/2 and SINC/3 controller products The ePAD04 interacts with the ASIC/2-7040 or ASIC/2-8040 on the system or local bus at 9600 baud. Gapping allows coexistence with communication with other controllers and/or the building management software. The ASIC/1 driver supports ASIC/1 controller products.

The ePAD04 is configured using powerful and intuitive Designer software with the ASIC/2 driver. Data from one or more controllers can be placed on a series of screens. The choice of data to be displayed is made at the time the ePAD04 is configured. The configuration is kept in non-volatile memory so that it does not lose program data during power interruption. ASI resellers have used the support for common graphic formats to create customized displays for Unicode languages.

An extensive line of ASI-compatible EXOR products featuring dual-driver (protocol bridging) capabilities, touch screens, color displays and many other features are also available.

Ethernet to Serial Router

EtherLink/2 Ethernet to Serial Router

EtherLink/2 datasheet (PDF; 180 KB)

High-performance Ethernet-to-serial router

Switch-selectable support for either RS-232 or RS-485

Built-in webserver provides simple, quick configuration interface

Open 1 TCP/IP + 3 UDP connections simultaneously on single IP port

SNTP for time synchronization and timekeeping functionality

Flash memory upgradeable via built-in FTP server

Small footprint, measures approximately 5" x 1 1/2 " x 1"

Intelligent buffering and relay of alarms and events

The EtherLink/2 is a simple device to add Ethernet connectivity to an ASI controller or network, providing a cost effective solution for connecting ASI controllers to a new or existing TCP/IP network.

The EtherLink connects directly to the RS-232 modem port of a SINC/3-3000 Multiport System Interface. Using the optional null modem cable, an EtherLink/2 can be connected directly to the RS-232 Port of a single ASIC/2-7040 or ASIC/2-8040 controller.

The ASI Etherlink/2 offers advanced data buffering functionality. In situations where the remote server cannot be reached, whether it be due to network outages or other issues, the EtherLink/2 will buffer trend and alarm/event data and periodically attempt to deliver the data to it's destination. The intelligent data buffering capability helps control systems incorporating the EtherLink/2 to avoid 2 common problems: "holes" in the trend data, and missed alarms or event notifications.

The EtherLink/2 is configured with an IP address and setup parameters either directly through the built-in web server configuration interface, or by means of a dumb terminal program (e.g. HyperTerminal) connected to the RS-232 port.

The ASI WebLink graphical interface communicates via LinkOPC (ASI's OPC Server) to a remote ASI Controls device or network to provide full access to all devices on the remote network. Additionally, the EtherLink can be configured to report notifications to a remote site running ASI's Monitor alarm and event notification program.

The EtherLink/2 is small and easy to configure, it can be installed and fully operational in minutes. A power supply is included.

Networking Devices

Networking Devices

	EtherLink/2 Ethernet networking device		ePAD04 Operator Panel
	BACport BACnet/IP interface		SINC/3-3000 system interface and network controller
	ASIC/2-7540 USB-to-Ethernet		ETH8540 Ethernet Expansion board

For convenient one stop ordering, ASI Controls also stocks a range of accessories and peripheral devices. Temperature, relative humidity and pressure sensors are intended to work with ASI controllers. We also offer connectivity accessories including pre-initialized modems, sensor cables, interposing relay modules, molex wiring harnesses, resistor kits, and fuses.