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BiSS Interface Concept (PDF)
The BiSS Interface Concept note provides an introduction to the BiSS C protocol. Technical details are specified in the BiSS C Protocol Description.
BiSS C Protocol Description: English (PDF)
Detailed protocol definition in English.
BiSS C Protocol Description: Japanese (PDF)
Detailed protocol definition in Japanese.
BiSS C Protocol Description: Chinese (PDF)
Detailed protocol definition in Chinese.
BiSS C (unidirectional) Protocol Description: English (PDF)
BiSS C (unidirectional) Protocol Description, English. Not recommended for new designs. Please refer to BiSS C Protocol Description (English).
Electronic Datasheet and BiSS Profiles
Electronic Datasheet Version 1 (PDF)
Electronic Datasheet Version 1 uses a common part and a profile specific part.
BiSS Profile 0 (PDF)
Universal BiSS Profile (suitable for temperature sensors)
BiSS Profile 1 (PDF)
BiSS Profile for standard rotary encoders. Includes a profile specific part for the Electronic Datasheet Version 1.
Not recommended for new designs. Please refer to BiSS Profile 3.
BiSS Profile 3 (PDF)
BiSS Profile for standard encoders. Includes a profile specific part for the Electronic Datasheet Version 1.
BiSS Profile 3S (PDF)
BiSS Profile for safety encoders. Includes a profile specific part for the Electronic Datasheet Version 1.
Electronic Datasheet Version 16 (PDF)
Electronic Datasheet Version 16 (EDS SE) uses a single bank to describe a standard encoder.
Not recommended for new designs. Please refer to Electronic Datasheet Version 1.
Application Notes
BiSS AN 1 (PDF)
Recommended network configurations.
BiSS AN 3 (PDF)
BiSS CRC Polynomials and Calculation. The C code example is available here: BiSS_AN3_CRCGenEN.zip
BiSS AN 4 (PDF)
BiSS C Register Access Details.
BiSS AN 5 (PDF)
BiSS XML File Structure Recommendation.
BiSS AN 6 (PDF)
BiSS C Data Length Detection.
BiSS AN 10 (PDF)
BiSS C Master Implementation Guidelines.
BiSS AN 11 (PDF)
BiSS C Register Access Details.
BiSS AN 15 (PDF)
BiSS C Master Operation Details.
BiSS AN 18 (PDF)
BiSS C protocol analyzer using logic analyzer and software from Saleae.
BiSS AN 21 (PDF)
BiSS CRC verification for microcontroller. CRC calculation details including start value.
BiSS AN 22 (PDF)
BiSS C protocol analyzer details from Acute. The example is available here: BiSS_AN22_Demo
BiSS AN 23 (PDF)
Adaptive BiSS Timeout.
BiSS AN 24 (German) (PDF)
BiSS Datenuebertragung und Diagnose.
BiSS AN 25 (PDF)
This BiSS Application Note describes various BiSS Safety system structures the function and their possibilities of use.
Videos
Webinar: The Open-Source BiSS Interface – BiSS Platform Overview (YOUTUBE)
Marcel Reuter, the managing director of the BiSS Association e.V., presents the BiSS Interface Platform and provides an overview of BiSS C, BiSS Safety and BiSS Line.
Interview: Establishing an Industry Standard (YOUTUBE)
Marcel Reuter, managing director of BiSS Association e.V., shares insights into establishing the BiSS Interface as an industry standard and his role within the BiSS Association.
Interview: Development and History (YOUTUBE)
Jürgen Schulz, development engineer at iC-Haus, shares his insights into the development and history of BiSS Interface.
PR and Media
BiSS Interface Logo Package (ZIP)
This package contains the BiSS Interface logo in a variety of different formats. Please note the BiSS logo manual for proper application.
Documents
BiSS Safety Concept (PDF)
BiSS Safety profile for using BiSS Interface in safety-critical applications up to SIL3. The BiSS Safety Concept note provides an introduction to BiSS Safety.
A detailed BiSS Safety profile description, implementation manual and residual error rate calculations can be purchased from iC-Haus GmbH.
BiSS Safety Certificate TÜV (PDF)
Certificate for using BiSS Safety in safety-critical applications up to SIL3
Videos
Webinar: The Open-Source BiSS Interface – BiSS Platform Overview (YOUTUBE)
Marcel Reuter, the managing director of the BiSS Association e.V., presents the BiSS Interface Platform and provides an overview of BiSS C, BiSS Safety and BiSS Line.
PR and Media
BiSS Safety Logo Package (ZIP)
This package contains the BiSS Safety logo in a variety of different formats. Please note the BiSS logo manual for proper application.
Documents
BiSS Line Concept (PDF)
BiSS Line is a one-cable technology for BiSS Interface and enables a robust power and data transmission over just two or four wires. The BiSS Line Concept note provides an overview of the protocol.
BiSS Line Protocol Description (PDF)
BiSS Line Protocol Description, English. Detailed protocol definition.
Videos
Webinar: The Open-Source BiSS Interface – BiSS Platform Overview (YOUTUBE)
Marcel Reuter, the managing director of the BiSS Association e.V., presents the BiSS Interface Platform and provides an overview of BiSS C, BiSS Safety and BiSS Line.
Interview: with ipXchange (YOUTUBE)
Interview about BiSS Line at Sensor+Test 2023: English
PR and Media
BiSS Line Logo Package (ZIP)
This package contains the BiSS Line logo in a variety of different formats. Please note the BiSS logo manual for proper application.
Other
BiSS Interface User Group defines BiSS Line for first Open Source Interface in One-Cable-Technology: German (PDF)
Presentation slides (German) from presentation hold at SPS/IPC/Drives 2016 Nuremberg, ZVEI forum hall 2 booth 2-509, 23.11.2016.
Translation: Presentation slides, English
Open One-Cable-Technology BiSS Line: German (PDF)
Presentation slides (German) from BiSS Line presentation at the Praxisforum Elektrische Antriebstechnik 2017, Würzburg.
Presentation Encoder for Condition Monitoring in controlled industry 4.0 applications: German (PDF)
Presentation slides (German) from presentation hold at the Praxisforum Elektrische Antriebstechnik 2020, Würzburg.
Documents
Membership Application Form of BiSS Association e.V. (English) (PDF)
Form to apply for a membership (English) of the BiSS Association e.V.
Statutes of BiSS Association e.V. (English) (PDF)
Statutes (English) of the BiSS Association e.V.
Membership Application Form of BiSS Association e.V. (German) (PDF)
Form to apply for a membership (German) of the BiSS Association e.V.
Statutes of BiSS Association e.V. (German) (PDF)
Statutes (German) of the BiSS Association e.V.
