From easy and quick setup to additionally available machine monitoring data to process transparency from the machine level to the ERP software, IO-Link offers convincing efficiency gains and cost savings.
What opportunities does IO-Link offer?
Manufacturing plants worldwide are increasingly relying on high-performance data and information technology to improve their overall equipment efficiency. Always present is IO-Link. This breakthrough technology enables sensors to simultaneously transmit diagnostic information to the PLC and to higher-level IT infrastructures.
What does IO-Link offer you?
• An IEC 61131-9 global standard digital communication protocol.
• An easy-to-set-up point-to-point communication, not a fieldbus.
• A technology that can be connected to control systems with Ethernet-based fieldbus systems such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and AS-i.
How do you benefit from IO-Link?
• Use of standard, unshielded M8 or M12 cables of up to 20 metres.
• Devices can send and receive significantly more data.
• Digital measured values and process data are received from the sensor without any conversion losses.
• Parameter setting and monitoring via software.
• Reading and logging of event and diagnostic data.
• Binary use of sensors in SIO mode.
• Use of additional digital functions in COM mode.
Bottom line
IO-Link provides an easy and comfortable way to build a future-proof foundation for smart industrial automation.
Next-generation condition monitoring
Sensors & Transducers
The next generation Sitrans MS200 multisensor from Siemens is setting new standards in condition monitoring.
Read more...Telco sensors for blocked/empty chute detection
Sensors & Transducers
Telco sensors overcome the problems of contaminated environments through powerful high-performance infrared sensors that ensure penetration of harsh pollution and guarantee reliable detectio
Read more...Cleaning solutions for optical sensors Endress+Hauser South Africa
Sensors & Transducers
Achieving accurate and continuous process visibility requires reliable sensor performance, even in challenging media. Endress+Hauser’s CYR51 mechanical cleaning unit addresses these challenges by providing stable, automated cleaning of turbidity and UV-Vis absorption sensors.
Read more...Machine health monitoring with ifm ifm - South Africa
Editor's Choice IT in Manufacturing
With ifm’s machine health monitoring, early signs of wear can be detected and unexpected failures prevented. Combined with equipment preventive maintenance software, interventions can be scheduled proactively to avoid costly downtime.
Read more...Next-generation gas meter module
Sensors & Transducers
Sensirion has launched its new gas meter module combining a low-power consumption mode, future-ready compatibility and seamless integration, all within the same compact form factor.
Read more...Food safety – a matter of weight
Sensors & Transducers
Weighing systems play a key role in ensuring product quality in food production, complying with legal requirements and avoiding product recalls. The Minebea Intec MiNexx portfolio has been specially developed to meet these requirements.
Read more...Telco sensors in the paper and pulp industry Gail Norton Instrumentation
Sensors & Transducers
The paper and pulp industry poses a major problem for most photoelectric sensors. Telco Sensors has overcome this with its powerful and high-performance photoelectric sensors, ensuring penetration of thick and harsh pollution while guaranteeing reliable detection.
Read more...Leaders in sensor technology Gail Norton Instrumentation
Sensors & Transducers
A new addition to the Telco Sensors range is the adjustable Proximity sensor, with a range up to 5 metres.
Read more...Cutting-edge sensor technology Endress+Hauser South Africa
Sensors & Transducers
The advantage of Endress+Hauser’s Memosens technology is that digitised measured values and sensor information are transmitted via a non-contact connection from the sensor to the cable, and as a digital signal to the transmitter.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version