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The Break-Throughin Communication
Traditional Wiring Topology: The “Smart” Data Ends at the I/O Block
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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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Traditional Technology
Shortcomings
■ No communication to lowest field level
■ Expensive analog inputs
■ No way to remotely adjust sensors
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IO-Link mode
Standard I/O (SIO mode)
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)
Introducing
Full digital communication from the PC to the sensor
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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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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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Maintenance
User-friendly maintenance
■ Enables preventative maintenance
■ Scalable diagnostics; Information on demand
■ Faster replacements, quick configurations
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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 forlatest list of suppliers)
For Further Information
www.io-link.com
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