IO-Link Starter Kit
Start your journey with the IO-Link Starter Kit
Kickstart your smart factory journey with our IO-Link-Starter-Kit (BAV003H) — an all‑in‑one solution designed for fast, easy integration of sensors and actuators. Preconfigured components, intuitive software, and plug‑and‑play connectivity help you quickly evaluate, deploy and scale IO‑Link in real applications. Reduce commissioning time, gain valuable machine insights, and future‑proof your automation with minimal effort.
Key product highlights
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Balluff portfolio advantage
Balluff offers one of the largest IO-Link portfolios, including IO-Link masters, hubs, sensors, cables, network technology, IO-Link Wireless, and IO-Link Safety -
Machine transparency from day one
Customers can access process values, parameter data, and diagnostic information from connected IO-Link devices, supporting better monitoring and troubleshooting. -
Supporting smart factory readiness
IO-Link helps bridge sensor-level data into automation and digitalization concepts, creating a foundation for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization. -
Reduced commissioning effort
IO-Link enables centralized parameterization and easier device replacement, helping reduce setup time and simplify maintenance.
IO-Link masters are intelligent interfaces for connecting sensors and actuators to the controller, with web-interface support for easier configuration and management.
Our starter kit – your unique opportunity
With the online voucher, you can purchase the IO-Link Starter Kit at a reasonable price and enjoy all its features. The scope of the package includes everything you need to get started:
2x Double-ended cordsets
1x Ethernet cable
1x Power supply unit
Quick Start QR code for installation and function overview
Technical support to get up and running quickly
Using the IO-Link Starter Kit in Practice – Topology example

User Manual
Step by step for beginners
Installation and setup can be carried out quickly and easily. All essential information is included in the Starter Kit. For detailed installation, setup and operating instructions, please refer to the User Manual below.
IO-Link Starter Kit
- Principle of operation
- Active splitter
- Connection
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2x M12x1-Female, 4-pin, D-coded
M12x1-Male, 5-pin, L-coded - Housing material
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Plastic
Stainless steel, Inserts - Ambient temperature
- -40...70 °C
Downloads
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IO-Link Starter Kit