IO-Link is an industrial communication protocol capable of equipping even the simplest products with smart functionality.

However, introducing new technology to a product requires investment and training of specialists that are not only experts in the technology but also the system.
 

IO-Link is a digital communication protocol that allows two-way transfer of information to and from devices of a machine or process, standardising the exchange of data and allowing acquisition of additional information, such as that used for diagnostics, supporting management of the machine.

• International standard
• Two-way point-to-point communication
• Compatible with the majority of fieldbuses
• Simplified, reduced cabling: unshielded, three or five-conductor cables for transmission of logic and power, and M8 or M12 connectors for all devices

IO-Link Network
 

• Combination of IO-Link and simple digital devices on a single node
• Parametrisation with on-work system
• It is possible to group up to 128 I/O signals on a single IO-Link Master
• Simplification of interface with PLC

Advantages
 

• Cleaner signals
• More field data
• Quick and easy installation including on existing systems
• Reduced installation and maintenance times and costs

SOLUTIONS

Duplomatic has developed an IO-Link slave stack, available for its customers with solutions that simplify integration of this communication protocol in a device.

Integrated slave stack

• Complete with hardware and IO-Link software
• No additional royalties
• With application for management of simple signals

Evaluation board also available