Simple (and) Good: New Generation of IO-Link Sensor/Actuator Hubs

Easy entry into efficient and proven IO-Link technology is made possible by the new generation of our I/O modules. Flexibly adapted to meet your needs, you can use up to 16 digital inputs or 8 digital inputs and outputs depending on the application.  

This allows for flexible exchange and easy expansion of your application. The next generation sensor/actuator hubs provide eight standardized M12 ports, four of which can be configured variably.  

The added value to existing Balluff IO-Link sensor/actuator hubs is primarily in the optimized housing concept and the deliberate simplicity of the new generation.  

Less is more − you gain simple handling and support of basic I/O functions without complex add-on functions. Our new sustainable housing concept uses recyclable materials without potting materials in an environmentally friendly way, while still meeting all the requirements for industrial use in the usual Balluff quality. 

Improved process quality with IO-Link

IO-Link brings users more flexibility and increases efficiency in automation. Our new gen IO-Link sensor/actuator hub offers you an easy entry into IO-Link technology for support of basic I/O functions. You can simply realize efficient topologies, because communication and power supply run over a single line. Our I/O modules enable the integration of standard sensors and actuators in IO-Link topologies. Sensor/actuator hubs also offer you a high savings potential, because they reduce the number of fieldbus modules and enable efficient scaling of the application. In a nutshell, our new gen version is an ideal solution for getting started with the IO-Link standard or for completing versatile applications in a cost-effective manner.

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