Efficient robot automation with IO-Link
IO-Link masters and devices

Modern robot systems require a large number of sensors, especially in the robot arm. However, the number must be limited in order to ensure sufficient motion and minimize energy consumption. Complex cabling with multiple cables makes high efficiency difficult. With IO-Link, these hurdles are a thing of the past. A standard M12 connector is sufficient to guarantee the robot's function. Special connectors are no longer necessary, as I/O modules and valve terminals can be easily linked, reducing complexity.
Features
- Connect using commercially available, unshielded cables according to industry standard
- Plug-and-play integration of IO-Link sensors and devices
- IO-Link master for all important industrial network protocols
- IO-Link sensors including capacitive, inductive, photoelectronic, magnetic, pressure and temperature sensors
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Network modules for Profinet

- Interface
- Profinet
- Interface IIoT
- REST API
- Auxiliary interfaces
- 8x IO-Link
- Port-class
- Type A
- Output current max.
- 4 A
- Fast Start-Up (FSU)
- yes
- Operating voltage Ub
- 18...30.2 VDC
- Connection (COM 1)
- M12x1-Female, 4-pin, D-coded
- Connection (COM 2)
- M12x1-Female, 4-pin, D-coded
- Connection (supply voltage IN)
- M12x1-Male, 5-pin, L-coded
- Connection (supply voltage OUT)
- M12x1-Female, 5-pin, L-coded
- Connection slots
- 8x M12x1-Female, 5-pin, A-coded
- Digital inputs
- 16x PNP, Type 3
- Digital outputs
- 16x PNP
- Configurable inputs/outputs
- yes
- Current sum US, sensor
- 16 A
- Current sum UA, actuator
- 16 A
- Housing material
- Die-cast zinc, nickel-plated
- Dimension
- 68 x 31.7 x 224 mm
- Ambient temperature
- -5...70 °C
- IP rating
- IP67
- IO-Link version
- 1.1
- Safety Hub Support
- yes
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Downloads
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Industry brochure industrial robotics