IO-Link

Prosoft EtherNet/IP to DH+ Gateway (P147)

Today my guest is Dennis Gonzalez of Prosoft who details the capabilities of their AN-X4-AB-DHRIO Ethernet/IP to DH+ Gateway in Episode 147 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located...

Manufacturing In America Show Preview (P146)

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Today my guests are Amy Tylutki and Nick Skope of Electro-Matic, and Eric Kaczor of Siemens, and they bring us up to speed on this year's Manufacturing In America show in Detroit on April...

Highspeed Wireless IO-Link (P145)

Today my guest is Gabi Daniely from CoreTigo who introduces us to their line of Industrial Highspeed Wireless IO-Link Products in Episode 145 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes"...

Eight Advantages of IO-Link

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IO-Link is an open standard serial communication protocol that allows for the bi-directional exchange of data from sensors and devices that support IO-Link and are connected to a master. The IO-Link master can transmit this...

Eight Advantages Of Using IO-Link (P131)

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Sean Foley from Banner Engineering covers Eight Advantages of IO-Link in Episode 131 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast:  Listen via Apple, Google, Pandora,...

First Look: Retroreflective Sensor with IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs OBR7500-R100-2EP-IO

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We take a first look at the OBR7500-R100-2EP-IO Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs in this episode of The Automation Minute.  The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 25 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us...

First Look: Inductive Positioning System with Analog Out and IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs PMI80-F90-IU2EP-IO

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We take a first look at the PMI80-F90-IU2EP-IO Inductive Positioning System from Pepperl+Fuchs in this episode of The Automation Minute.  The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 23 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us...

First Look: Ultrasonic Sensor with IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs UC250-F77-EP-IO

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We take a first look at the UC250-F77-EP-IO Ultrasonic sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs in this episode of The Automation Minute.  The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 21 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a...

First Look: IFM Temperature Sensor

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We take a first look at the TN2511 Temperature Sensor from IFM in this episode of The Automation Minute.  The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 12 Show Notes: Special thanks to IFM for sending us a...

First Look: Distance Sensor with Analog Out and IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs OMT600-R200-IEP-IO-V1-L

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We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Laser Distance Sensor, OMT600-R200-IEP-IO-V1-L, in this episode of The Automation Minute.  The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 4 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a...

First Look: Ultrasonic Sensor with Analog Out and IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs UC800-F77S-IU-IO-V31

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We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Ultrasonic Sensor, UC800-F77S-IU-IO-V31, in this episode of The Automation Minute.  The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 3 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample...

First Look: Pepperl+Fuchs Inductive Proximity Sensor, NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO

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We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Inductive Proximity Sensor, NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO, in this episode of The Automation Minute.  The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 2 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a...

First Look: Pepperl+Fuchs Diffuse Photo Eye, OBD800-R103-2EP-IO

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We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Diffuse Photo Eye, OBD800-R103-2EP-IO, in this episode of The Automation Minute.  The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 1 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a...

What Is IO-Link, and Why Use It? (P58)

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In this episode of The Automation Podcast, I sit down with Yuen Li from IFM Efector to learn what IOLink is, and why you should consider using it on your next project: For more information,...
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Rockwell IO-Link Products Shown At Automation Fair 2014

As we previously discussed in this article, Rockwell unveiled support for IO-Link at this year's Automation Fair. In today's article we'll take a look at some of the actual products supporting IO-Link that Rockwell displayed at the...
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Rockwell Promotes IO-Link Advantages At Automation Fair 2014

One of the big surprises at Automation Fair this year was Rockwell's display of IO-Link enabled products. As we discussed in last Friday's article, IO-Link is a communication link between sensors and a master. And at...

What is IO-Link?

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If you're like me you've likely used DeviceNet and Hart, but until recently have never heard of IO-Link. So in today's article we'll take a look at the basics of this sensor and actuator communications technology. 1)...