The Break-Through in Communication
Traditional Wiring Topology: The “Smart” Data Ends at the I/O Block Information Communication Source: IO-Link Basics Technology and Customer Benefit
Traditional Technology Benefits of traditional wiring systems Simple, point-to-point connections Easy integration to well-established fieldbus systems Full coverage of sensors/actuators functionalities Plenty of hardware and connectivity suppliers Simple 3-wire connection Source: IO-Link Basics Technology and Customer Benefit
Traditional Technology Shortcomings No communication to lowest field level Expensive analog inputs No way to remotely adjust sensors Source: IO-Link Basics Technology and Customer Benefit
What is IO-Link? The output wire acts as a standard PNP output or as a serial connection, depending on configuration The serial output is very similar to Banner’s serial output on the gray wire (BannerBus) IO-Link mode Standard I/O (SIO mode)
Introducing Full digital communication from the PC to the sensor Information Communication Source: IO-Link Basics Technology and Customer Benefit
Benefits of IO-Link IO-Link is simple Consistent architecture for analog and discrete sensors Automated parametrization: copy and paste parameter data Advanced diagnostics Source: IO-Link Basics Technology and Customer Benefit
More IO-Link Benefits Simplified Configuration Fewer interfaces One interface for all information Simplified integration Consistent IO Data Description (IODD) Consistent engineering tools Integrated development processes Source: IO-Link Basics Technology and Customer Benefit
Maintenance User-friendly maintenance Enables preventative maintenance Scalable diagnostics; Information on demand Faster replacements, quick configurations Source: IO-Link Basics Technology and Customer Benefit
Banner Products Look for the IO-Link symbol EZ-ARRAY receivers (EA5R___XKQ models) QS30KAF600 (coming soon) DF-G1-KS-Q5 Dual Display Fiber Amplifier Works with any IO-Link master (see IO-Link.com for latest list of suppliers)
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