Advantages of IO-Link

Purchasing and Planning Cost reduction through economies of scale Fewer model numbers reduce design time, simplify the ordering process, and reduce stock levels High flexibility for variation in sensor demand Installation and Start-up Reduced project planning and installation costs due to a standardized interface Simple three-wire cable connects several sensors – thus, different cables, interfaces and converters for various sensor functions are no longer required IO-Link master permits the connection of various types of sensors Service Reduction of machine downtimes due to differentiated diagnosis Direct access to all sensor diagnostic information Diagnostic information is available while in run mode, enabling the possibility for preventative maintenance Operation Reduced start-up and setup-times by means of transparent parameter storage A single software interface can import and store all sensor configuration data