Simplified integration of sensors/actuators

June 2010 Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

With IO-Link there is a high-performance standard available that easily integrates the entire product range of sensors and actuators into automation concepts.

The new IO-Link master module (750-657) from WAGO offers four channels based on this standard in a 12 mm wide I/O module. This way, four different IO-Link devices or digital standard sensors/actuators can be simultaneously integrated into the automation using the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.

The IO-Link master module provides a 3-wire connection that can communicate process data as single bits, bytes and data blocks for input and output data with up to 230 kbaud per sensor and actuator. Each of the four channels is equipped with CAGE CLAMP connections and thus for easy handling. Device description files define functions and performance data.

The WAGO-IO-CHECK software tool assists the user in making any adjustments. If a device must be replaced, the configuration and parameterisation can be restored automatically without the intervention of maintenance personnel. Project design, installation and operation are thus simplified significantly.

For more information contact Chris Huxham, Shorrock Automation, +27 (0)12 345 4449, [email protected], www.shorrock.co.za

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