1. The Break-Through in Communication

2. Traditional Wiring Topology: The “Smart” Data Ends at the I/O Block
Information
Communication
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3. 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
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4. Traditional Technology
Shortcomings
No communication to lowest field level
Expensive analog inputs
No way to remotely adjust sensors
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5. 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)

6. Introducing Full digital communication from the PC to the sensor
Information
Communication
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7. Benefits of IO-Link IO-Link is simple
Consistent architecture for analog and discrete sensors
Automated parametrization: copy and paste parameter data
Advanced diagnostics
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8. 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
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9. Maintenance User-friendly maintenance Enables preventative maintenance
Scalable diagnostics; Information on demand
Faster replacements, quick configurations
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10. 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)

11. For Further Information
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12. IO-Link Consortium