IO Link Explained. Configure Your Sensors Faster and Get Diagnostics

IO Link is a universal protocol among sensor manufacturers that allows for easy configuration and diagnostics. What is great about it is it uses the same M12 connectors that you are used to and you can connect standard sensors to IO Link distribution boxes.
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[@ardentdfender4116]

Sometimes watching just one video sends you down the rabbit hole of other vids. But things like this is good to know for the IO Link. As I do understand how just adding a new module can cost a huge price increase. Still more to understand as in does adding an IO Link replaces the need for an AI/AO, DI/DO Block or to which does it connect? I can see us possibly maybe considering using something like this for Acid/Caustic Regeneration Skids or small systems with only a few IO’s. I’m not the decision maker, but I’m often the one person on the team that brings the BIG Idea 💡 and leave others to the details input.

[@TimWilborne]

I've bought several IO LInk devices since this video and have been very happy. I'll likely do videos on them as well soon.

[@greekgodadonis]

@@TimWilborne I will be happy to donate a few of our sensors if you are interested in making videos on them.

[@spidergt80]

try and figure out the bit mapping to see how easy it is

[@TimWilborne]

It didn't seem that difficult. I have some videos coming up that should help you.

[@willysadventurechannel2964]

Hey tim wondering, do you know if these io link modules meet NEC classification for Class 2 division 1 group G? Also do these io links can only use specific sensors from the manufacturer?

[@TimWilborne]

It can use any manufacturers sensors, that is the beauty of IO Link. I'm not sure about the hazardous location question, I'd reach out to Phoenix Contact about that one.

[@1212blayton]

Do the cables need to be UL 1400-2 compliant?

[@TimWilborne]

Great question. I have some follow up videos, I'm new to IO Link too.

[@natefaris]

Nope! IO-Link is just a digital signal, so any standard cable will work. Doesn't even need shielding.

[@TimWilborne]

Thanks for the reply Nate. That is good to know.

[@renaco1145]

What's the usage of the IO link?
In what applications we would need to use this?
Does it replace digital or analog input modules?

[@josemanuelestebanez4110]

How do you configure the master?

[@TimWilborne]

I have a video coming on that.

[@josemanuelestebanez4110]

@@TimWilborne i was diging on your Chanel and i couldnt find It. Would you be so kind of answer this mensaje with the link please

[@TimWilborne]

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