Many good reasons for mechanical engineers to choose IO-Link.

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Many good reasons
for mechanical engineers
to choose IO-Link.
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3. I
IO-Link in
mechanical engineering.
PLC and fieldbus neutral.
Simplicity
Easy set-up.
Connect sensors or actuators.
Parameter setting for machine adjustment.
Flexible remote parameter setting.
Automatic parameter management.
The benefits of IO-Link...
Parameter
setting

4. Profibus
Profinet
Ethernet IP
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No matter which PLC the end user would like
to use: The communication with the sensor
will always be as easy as it is.
IO-Link ports can be configured as inputs
or outputs.
So, sensors as well as actuators can be
used alike.
Quick plant set-up due to centralised
sensor parameter setting.
Automated sensor parameter setting
if recipes are changed.
Worldwide teleservice possible.
Centralised generation, storage and
duplication of machine parameters is possible.
This saves time and ensures reliability.
...and your advantage with ifm.
SPS

5. III
IO-Link in
mechanical engineering.
Sensor data, diagnostic
and machine data.
Measurement
Reduction of sensor versions.
Standardisation
Digital data transmission.
ifm offers IO-Link at no extra cost.
Standards.
The benefits of IO-Link...
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6. IV
Long-term data evaluation enables
targeted servicing.
Transfer of measured values (EMC) is more
immune to interference in comparison to
analogue transfer. No conversion losses.
Only one sensor both for switch
points and measured values.
IO-Link interface is a standard in ifm sensors.
Investment security for the future:
IO-Link replaces proprietary systems.
...and your advantage with ifm.
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7. V
IO-Link in
mechanical engineering.
Standard connection cables
(e.g. M12, M8, unscreened).
Wiring
Unambiguous device identification,
verified device replacement.
Verification
“3 instead of 19”: Fewer terminals needed.
Different measured values from one sensor.
The benefits of IO-Link...
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m3/h

8. VI
Reduction of cable costs by 25 % using
unscreened M12 and M8 cables.
3-pole connection for 16 I/O points.
Cost savings due to lower planning and
wiring complexity.
Reduction of analogue input cards, terminals,
cabling. Expensive multipole connectors are
not necessary.
It is ensured that the customer only uses
original spare parts.
...and your advantage with ifm.
-25%

9. IO-Link –
the path towards industry 4.0
TCP/IP
Machine
infrastructure
IT infrastructure
IO-Link master
Modbus-TCP
Learn more?
Go to
www.ifm.com/gb/io-link
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10. Visit our website:
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