This document discusses the benefits of using IO-Link in industrial production. Some key benefits mentioned include point-to-point connection without addressing, automatic parameter setting, flexible remote parameter setting, cost savings from offline parameter setting, easy replacement of units without special knowledge, shorter retrofitting times, and plant transparency to prepare for Industry 4.0. It also notes that IO-Link provides diagnostic capabilities, continuous monitoring for condition-based maintenance, and protection against tampering. The document encourages readers to learn more about IO-Link and ifm electronic gmbh on their website.

1. Many good reasons
for the use of IO-Link
in your production.
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IO-Link in production.
Point-to-point connection
without addressing.
Simplicity
Automatic parameter setting.
Automated machine adjustment.
Flexible remote parameter setting.
Automatic parameter management.
Cost savings due to offline parameter setting.
Parameter
setting
The benefits of IO-Link...

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Easy replacement of units: can be done
by anyone without special knowledge.
Adjustment to different media and recipes.
Shorter and trouble-free retro-fitting times
ensuring increased machine uptime.
No crawling or climbing required
to set the sensor.
“Plug and play” unit replacement: can be done
by anyone without special knowledge.
Manufacturer-independent tool
for all IO-Link units.
...and your advantage with ifm.

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IO-Link in production.
Observing and using sensor
and machine data.
Measurement
Cost savings in comparison to
units with analogue signal.
Reduction of sensor versions.
Backwards compatible.
Savings
Digital data transmission.
The benefits of IO-Link...

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Continuous monitoring of energy efficiency,
condition-based maintenance.
Transfer of measured values (EMC) is more
immune to interference in comparison to
analogue transfer. No conversion losses.
No pipe length calibration. More accurate
measured values allow energy savings due to
more accurate process regulation control.
Reduced spare-parts inventory.
In older installations, IO-Link sensors
can be used as usual via switching or
analogue signal.
...and your advantage with ifm.
Simply scan the QR code to find
out more about ifm and IO-Link.
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IO-Link in production.
Standard connection cables
(e.g. M12, M8, unscreened).
Wiring
Diagnostics.
Plant transparency,
preparation for Industry 4.0.
Protection.
Production
The benefits of IO-Link...

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Existing wiring can still be used.
Sensor detects states outside the
normal operating behaviour.
This enables condition-based maintenance
for a higher machine uptime.
Continuous communication from the sensor
to ERP, e.g. SAP.
This allows long-term process optimisation.
Protection against tampering:
operating buttons can be disabled.
...and your advantage with ifm.
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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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