Ethernet IO Modules
with IO-Link Master
With local control and decentralized operations, fieldbus communication and software components are not required in the main control panel—only diagnostic data are transmitted upstream.
The benefit of this can be seen in a conveyor system, where parts are sorted by correct position and size and, if necessary, removed via a compressed air control system. This process requires extremely quick reaction times, which are achieved by directly connecting inputs and outputs into the module.
Quick reaction times are possible because additional time needed for communication is no longer required, and time-sensitive dependencies on other processes are eliminated.
The modules maintain maximum process transparency: Diagnostic parameters can be monitored directly from the module through a web interface or communicated back to the PLC. An integrated web server allows to access the device directly through a web browser, making it possible to view important information and change network parameters such as IP addresses and subnet masks.
LEDs are available on the modules, providing continuous status information and enabling channel-specific diagnosis. This increases productivity by allowing faults to be detected and fixed more efficiently.
Pepperl+Fuchs Ethernet IO modules will drive standardization, eliminate complexity, and maximize performance. Contact us to discover the new generation of fieldbus modules.