April, 2000

Supersedes August, 1999

SIKOSTARTTM 3RW34/35/36
Add-on AS-Interface®Communications Interface Module
Instruction Guide
 Hazardous voltage.
Will cause death or serious injury.
Always de-energize and ground the
equipment before maintenance. Read
and understand this manual before
installing, operating, or maintaining the
equipment. Maintenance should be
performed only by qualified personnel.
The use of unauthorized parts in the
repair of the equipment or tampering by
unqualified personnel may result in
dangerous conditions which may cause
death or serious personal injury, or equip-
ment or property damage. Follow all
safety instructions contained herein.

SIGNAL WORDS QUALIFIED PERSON

The signal words “Danger”, “Warning”, and
“Caution” used in this manual indicate the
degree of hazard that may be encountered by
the user. These words are defined as below:
Danger - Indicates death, severe personal
injury, or property damage will result if proper
precautions are not taken.
Warning - Indicates death, severe personal
injury, or property damage can result if proper
precautions are not taken.
Caution - Indicates some personal injury, or
property damage may result if proper
precautions are not taken.
For the purposes of this manual and product
labels a qualified person is one who is familiar
with the installation, construction, operation, or
maintenance of the equipment and the hazards
involved. In addition this person has the following
qualifications:
(a) is trained and authorized to energize,
de-energize, clear, ground, and tag circuits
and equipment in accordance with
established safety practices.
(b) is trained in the proper care and use of
protective equipment such as rubber
gloves, hard hat, safety glasses or face
shields,flash clothing, etc., in accordance
with established safety practices.
(c) is trained in rendering first aid.

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installation
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Attaching The AS-Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

IMPORTANT

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency to
be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular prob-
lems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to the local Siemens
sales office. The contents of this instruction manual shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing agreement, commit-
ment or relationship. The sales contract contains the entire obligation of Siemens. The warranty contained in the contract
between the parties is the sole warranty of Siemens. Any statements contained herein do not create new warranties or modi-
fy the existing warranty.

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Introduction
The add-on AS-Interface® Communication Module (P/N
3RW3900-0DC88) is used to add an AS-Interface to Nordic
Controls Class 91, 2000 and SIKOSTART 3RW34 model
controllers to be slaves to an AS-Interface master.
For Nordic Class 91 2000, see page 5 section "Replacement of
Older AS-Interface Module".
The AS-Interface module has an output for RUN and three
inputs for RUN feedback, 100% Um, and Ready. The AS-
Interface module address is set to a factory default value of (0).
The module address may be programmed before installation or
during the start-up of the network.
ESD Information
The printed circuit boards (PCBs) in the soft-start controller and
the AS-Interface module are sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD). Use ESD grounding procedures between service techni-
cians and the AS-Interface and controller PCBs. Failure to take
appropriate ESD protection measures can destroy the PCBs
immediately or shorten their useful life.
Installation
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause death or serious injury.
To avoid electrical shock or burn, turn off
main and control voltages before perform-
ing installation or maintenance on a soft
start controller or adding an AS-Interface
module to a soft start controller.
Attaching the AS-Interface Module
To attach the AS-Interface module to the soft-start controller
logic PCB, the controller logic PCB will need to be removed from
the controller case (a medium size flathead screwdriver is
required).
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The steps are:
1. Turn off the main and control voltages to the controller.
2. Remove the controller cover screws and cover.
3. Remove the Logic PCB to case mounting screw. (Logic PCB
is located on right side of controller.)
4. Remove the Logic PCB to Snubber PCB ribbon cable(s) at
the Logic PCB end.
5. Label, tape, and remove the control Terminal Block wires.
6. Carefully slide the Logic PCB out of the case.
7. Label, tape, and remove the fan wires from the quick
connects at the bottom of the Logic PCB.
The AS-Interface module can then be attached to the logic PCB.
Voltage hazard.
Can cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
To prevent electrical shock or burns, do not
leave foreign objects (wire clippings, metal
chips, etc.) either inside or on top of the
controller during installation procedures.
For connecting AS-Interface board, the steps are:
(See Fig. 1)
1. Remove the AS-Interface module from the shipping
packaging and remove the protective backing from the
spacer.
2. Align the AS-Interface module mounting spacers and snap in
header with the holes and header on the Logic PCB.
Reinstall the Logic PCB into the controller case.
The steps for re-installation are:
1. Reconnect the fan wires to the quick connect terminals at
the bottom of the Logic PCB.
2. Carefully slide the Logic PCB into the case.
3. Reconnect the control Terminal Block wires.
4. Reconnect the Logic PCB to Snubber PCB ribbon cable(s) at
the Logic PCB end.
5. Reinstall the Logic PCB to case mounting screw.
6. Wire the AS-Interface (+) & (-) Inputs as described in the
section marked wiring.
7. Reinstall the controller cover screws and cover.

Fig. 1
Installation of the AS-Interface Module
Wiring
Connect the AS-Interface control cable from the AS-Interface
master and power supply to the AS-Interface module terminal
block. The cable must have the (+) and (-) wires connected with
the correct polarity of (+) and (-). If the wires are reversed, the
module will not operate or activate.
Replacement of Older AS-Interface Module
This AS-Interface module is mechanically interchangeable with
the previous Nordic Series 2000 AS-Interface module.
However, the AS-Interface master program will require I/O
numbers to be changed to agree with the I/O point number
show in the table on page 6.
Operation
The LED indicator on the AS-Interface module will light when
the AS-Interface network is operating. If the AS-Interface
network is operating and the LED indicator does not light, check
the control cable wiring polarity and that the AS-Interface control
voltage is present at the AS-Interface module terminal block or
refer to the AS-Interface master installation information for trou-
bleshooting the network. Note, the AS-Interface module indica-
tor does not indicate operation of the soft-start controller. It only
shows operation of the network.
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NOTE:
Be sure to apply label to the Soft Start cover as shown above.
The AS-Interface master program configuration must match the
AS-Interface module configuration. If there is a mismatch in the
two configurations, the network will not start or run. The AS-
Interface module input and output configuration is (1) output
and (3) inputs. The soft-start controller can be started and
stopped with either the RUN signal at A1-A2 on the control
terminal block or the AS-Interface module RUN output. The
controller outputs on the control terminal block and the AS-
Interface module outputs indicate operation at the same time.
Programming Slave Address
There are two ways to program the slave address of the AS-
Interface module. First, there is a programming jack next to the
AS-Interface Power On LED. An AS-Interface addressing unit
can be plugged into the AS-Interface module and a slave
address set. This may be done before or after the module is
installed in the soft start controller and no power from the
controller is required.
Second, the AS-Interface master can set the slave address over
the AS-Interface cable.
The module is programmed at the factory for address 00. Valid
addresses are 1 to 31. Each address may only be used once.
The user module address can be changed no more than 15
times. After that, the last valid address to be set will
become permanent.
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 I/O Point Function Type Description
Number
0 Run Output Input for start and stop of controller
0 Ready Input No phase loss and no fault out
1 Run Input Feedback of start and stop
2 100% Um Input Motor has reached full voltage

ANSI Type Device Symbols IEC Type Device Symbols

AS-Interface Module Block Diagram

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Notes

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SIKOSTART is a trademark of Siemens.
AS-Interface is a registered trademark of AS-International.

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