Cost comparison between conventional wiring with point-to-point connections between the periphery and the control on the one side and solutions with AS-Interface on the other side shows that normally hardware cost will rise slightly, labour cost on the other side will be reduced significantly. A typical example of an automatic assembly machine is shown below.

Hardware cost comprise: switching cabinet, control including periphery, splitter boxes, cable trays, cabling and other material.

Labour cost includes: assembly, cabling, commissioning, trouble shooting.

Were labour cost for the majority of the total cost the cost reduction potential of AS-Interface is highest.

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