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)

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www.io-link.com

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