IO-Link

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Qingdao XC drive Co.,ltd was founded in 2009. We are a high-tech enterprise focusing on product research and development, production and sales in the field of industrial automation, intelligent manufacturing and strives to become a respected leader. We can provide professional products and solutions for domestic and foreign market to fulfill all kinds of applications.Frequency inverter, servo drive, PLC, HMI, automation technology platform and information technology platform,new energy system etc.

IO-Link Master
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IO-Link Device Module
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Unmanaged Switch
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Production Market

Our products exported to more than 40 countries all over the world, with 200+business partners, annual sales amount over 12 million.

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A range of advice and assistance provided to customers. These services may include product introduction, answering questions, providing solutions and so on.

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The 8 Advantages of IO‑Link

Advantage #1: Seamless and Simple Device Replacement
With either data storage mode (or backup and restore mode), the device configuration instructions are saved on a port of the IO-Link master. This allows an untrained operator to replace the sensor and then have the correct device configuration for the new sensor loaded automatically.

Advantage #2: Standardized and Reduced Wiring
All devices use the same unshielded cables (more often than not, these are standard M12 cables). Replacement cables/parts now only vary by length. This means no more wiring or pinout mistakes, more cost effective and readily available cabling, and much faster installation times.

Advantage #3: IO-Link Can Replace Analog
With IO-Link you can avoid costs associated with shielded cables and analog input cards. By using the IO-Link process data on the device as opposed to the analog output, you can avoid digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversions and provide the highest quality measurement that is robust and immune to noise. By switching to IO-Link you can reduce analog costs by 15% to 25%.

Advantage #4: Ability to Connect Non-IO-Link Devices to an IO-Link System
It's possible to connect multiple IO-Link hub blocks into one IO-Link master. Each IO-Link hub can connect up to 16 discrete sensors, so up to 64 discrete sensors can be connected via a single network connection. Banner also has a broad portfolio of converters that can convert legacy signals such as 0 V to 10 V, 4 mA to 20 mA, NPN, PNP, and more over to IO-Link.

Advantage #5: Increased Data Availability
IO-Link incorporates process, service, and diagnostic data for continuous data monitoring and device status. Process Data In is the information sent from the IO-Link device to the IO-Link master repeatedly and automatically. The specific information sent in the Process Data In varies by device.

Advantage #6: Ability to Read and change IO-Link Device Configurations Remotely
Dynamically make changes from the control system. Complex IO-Link device programming can be loaded onto a device quickly and easily. You can store configurations on the PLC and upload via IO-Link based on what product is being run (recipe control).

Advantage #7: Advanced Diagnostics
You can establish maintenance tasks based on real-time information. Alarms can be set to alert personnel to address a sensor before it stops working. This allows you to make decisions based on real-time data and notify you if a lens is dirty or if a sensor might be overheating. Predictive error detection is possible because process data is consistently and continuously displayed in the controller.

Advantage #8: IO-Link and IIoT
The availability of valuable data, combined with vendor independence and interoperability, make IO-Link a very useful tool for implementing IIoT.

Benefits of IO-Link

Remote Accessibility

Like many components of a machine data platform, IO-Link can be accessed remotely. This capability facilitates the changing of settings from any location.

Automated Device Replacement

IO-Link uses a data storage feature that seamlessly transfers the old sensor's data to a new sensor. This feature makes installation fast and straightforward.

Diagnostics

Like remote accessibility, diagnostic data can be accessed without stopping the line. This feature enables troubleshooting and addresses issues faster with little or no downtime.

Simple Wiring Requirements

IO-Link devices can be connected using unshielded three-wire cabling like that used in I/O devices. This feature simplifies installation and reduces the cost of changeover.

IO-Link Operating Modes

IO-Link Operating Mode	The first mode is the IO-Link mode. This means that the port is used for IO-Link communication.
DI Operating Mode	The second mode is the DI mode. This means that the port acts in the same way as a digital input device.
DQ Operating Mode	The third mode is the DQ mode. This means that the port acts in the same way as a digital output device.
Deactivated Operating Mode	The fourth mode is Deactivated. This means that the port is not assigned to any other modes and is reserved for when the port is unused.

Components of IO-LINK

IO-LINK Master: The master is responsible for connecting the field devices to the control system. It manages the communication between the devices (sensors, actuators) and the higher-level controller (e.g., PLC). An IO-LINK master typically has multiple channels (ports) for connecting several IO-LINK devices at once.

IO-LINK Devices: These are field devices like sensors or actuators that support IO-LINK communication. Unlike traditional devices that only transmit raw data, IO-LINK devices can send additional information, such as diagnostic data or configuration parameters, to the master.

Standardized Cables: IO-LINK does not require special cables. Instead, it uses standard, unshielded 3-wire cables (up to 20 meters long) to connect devices to the IO-LINK master, making installation easy and cost-effective.

IO-Link enabled devices

Photoelectric sensors – Retro-reflective, through-beam, diffused proximity

Inductive sensors – Standard, global, high-temperature

Capacitive sensors – Standard, flush mount, liquid level

Magnetic sensors – Reed, Hall-effect, safety magnetic switches

Ultrasonic sensors – Proximity, positioning, distance measurement

Vision sensors – 1D/2D code readers, OCR, Positioning

RFID systems – Readers and tags

Valves and valve systems – Solenoid valves, valve terminals

Motor starters and drives – Soft starters, variable frequency drives

Linear position sensors – Magnetostrictive, inductive, magnetic tape

Process instrumentation – Pressure, temperature, level, flow transmitters

Identification systems – RFID/barcode markings and readers

FAQ

Q: Is IO-Link a fieldbus?

A: IO-Link is not a fieldbus. IO-Link masters connect the sensors to the fieldbus and controller.

Q: How can I integrate IO-Link sensors into my controls system?

A: Users can integrate IO-Link sensors into a control system by transmitting process data from the senosr to the PLC.

Q: How do IO-Link sensors transmit measured values?

A: IO-Link sensors transmit measured values in purely digital form via IO-Link communication from the sensor to PLC or cloud solution.

Q: Can wire break be detected with IO-Link?

A: An IO-Link master will detect a wire break while checking all IO-Link devices within a communication cycle. If a device does not respond, the master signals the break regardless of the measured value.

Q: Can IO-Link sensors alert to malfunctions?

A: IO-Link sensors can alert malfunctions and incorrect operating status by setting events in the IO-Link master's interface. The master transmits the event as a classic error code to the controller.

Q: What is an IO-Link master?

A: The IO-Link master is the device that establishes the connection between one or several IO-Link devices and the fieldbus system serving as a gateway. Refer to the product overview for more details.

Q: How do I configure the master?

A: Every master port must be configured by the user according to the requirements of the user's application: master port mode (DI, DO, IO-Link), process data width and data length. Refer to Setup and support for more information and setup videos.

Q: Is IO-Link Ethernet IP?

A: In most cases, yes, IO-Link master modules support EtherNet/IP messaging for data transmission.

Q: Is IO-Link free?

A: IO-Link is a free standard that allows you to use and exchange products from different manufacturers, providing independence and flexibility. IO-Link-enabled master units and field devices, while not free, are usually cost-effective and have substantial ROI benefits.

Q: What is the difference between analog and IO-Link?

A: The main difference between analog and IO-Link is that analog systems require multiple analog-to-digital conversions before reaching the PLC, while IO-Link reduces these conversions to just one at the sensor level, improving accuracy.

Q: What protocol does IO-Link use?

A: IO-Link uses the IEC 61131-9 standard for communication. This standard is globally recognized and used for programming PLCs.

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