Fieldbus & Industrial Networking


Good reasons to use IO-Link

September 2016 Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Fast and easy set-up and service

• Offline parameter setting of the sensors prior to installation.

• Automatic sensor detection online when using the IO-Link app on the AS-i/fieldbus gateway.

• Easy sensor replacement with automatic parameter setting by the master.

• Sensor identification included.

High machine uptime

• Avoidance of incorrect handling during operation by deactivating the operating keys on the sensor.

• Easy transmission of the measured values without conversion losses; values on the sensor display correspond to the values on the machine display.

• Highly interference immune – because digital – analog value transmission in comparison with conventional analog technology. And this using an unscreened cable without special grounding.

• Machine diagnostics up to the sensor level functions without disrupting the operation.

Less wiring saves installation costs

• Several analog signals and switch points can be transmitted using only one standard 3-wire cable, which reduces the number of terminals and saves space in the cable duct.

• Sensors and actuators, analog or binary, can be connected via IO-Link ports.

Investment security

• IO-Link has been internationally standardised to IEC 61131-9 and is therefore future-proof. The acceptance of all leading automation suppliers ensures investment security for OEMs and users.

IO-Link is the interface to Industry 4.0.

For more information contact Alwyn Skelton, ifm electronic ZA, 086 143 6772, [email protected], www.ifm.com



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