IO-Link

Banner’s Remote I/O (P192)

This week I meet up with Sean Foley of Banner Engineering to learn all about their Distributed Remote I/O Products in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog: Listen to the Podcast on...

Smart Single Point Load Cell with IO-Link from Mettler Toledo (P178)

This week my guest is Mitch Holdren of Mettler Toledo, and he introduces us to their new Smart Single Point Load Cell with IO-Link in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Show on The Automation Blog: The Automation...

IO-Link and Mioty Alliance

PROFINEWS has a new story about the IO-Link community working with the mioty alliance to increase their collaborative efforts and cooperate more closely in the future. With that in mind, they’ve created a joint working group focusing on the adaptation of IO-Link (IODD) data models to seamlessly integrate them into...

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" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 808803569 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on...

Eight Advantages of IO-Link

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 data over various networks, fieldbuses, or backplane buses, making the data accessible for immediate action...

Eight Advantages Of Using IO-Link (P131)

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: [vimeo 778808840 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links to each...

First Look: Retroreflective Sensor with IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs OBR7500-R100-2EP-IO (M5E25)

We take a first look at the OBR7500-R100-2EP-IO Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 600441765 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 25 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their OBR7500-R100-2EP-IO Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor! Join our new community at...

First Look: Inductive Positioning System with Analog Out and IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs PMI80-F90-IU2EP-IO (M5E23)

We take a first look at the PMI80-F90-IU2EP-IO Inductive Positioning System from Pepperl+Fuchs in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 600444981 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 23 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their PMI80-F90-IU2EP-IO Inductive Positioning System! Join our new community at...

First Look: Ultrasonic Sensor with IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs UC250-F77-EP-IO (M5E21)

We take a first look at the UC250-F77-EP-IO Ultrasonic sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 600439952 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 21 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their UC250-F77-EP-IO Ultrasonic Sensor! Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become part...

First Look: IFM Temperature Sensor (M5E12)

We take a first look at the TN2511 Temperature Sensor from IFM in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 558698023 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5 Episode 12 Show Notes: Special thanks to IFM for sending us a sample of their TN2511 Temperature Sensor. Join our new community at Automation.Locals.com! Become...

First Look: Distance Sensor with Analog Out and IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs OMT600-R200-IEP-IO-V1-L (M5E04)

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. [vimeo 478180832 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 4 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO Laser Distance Sensor. Product link: Laser Distance Sensor, OMT600-R200-IEP-IO-V1-L You...

First Look: Ultrasonic Sensor with Analog Out and IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs UC800-F77S-IU-IO-V31 (M5E03)

We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Ultrasonic Sensor, UC800-F77S-IU-IO-V31, in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 478181875 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 3 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their UC800-F77S-IU-IO-V31 Ultrasonic Sensor. Product link: Ultrasonic Sensor, UC800-F77S-IU-IO-V31 You can now support...

First Look: Pepperl+Fuchs Inductive Proximity Sensor, NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO (M5E02)

We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Inductive Proximity Sensor, NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO, in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 473067702 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 2 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO Inductive Proximity Sensor. Product link: NRB8-18GS40-E2-IO You can now support...

First Look: Pepperl+Fuchs Diffuse Photo Eye, OBD800-R103-2EP-IO (M5E01)

We take a first look at the Pepperl+Fuchs Diffuse Photo Eye, OBD800-R103-2EP-IO, in this episode of The Automation Minute. [vimeo 471145740 w=750 h=420] The Automation Minute, Season 5, Episode 1 Show Notes: Special thanks to Pepperl+Fuchs for sending us a sample of their OBD800-R103-2EP-IO Diffuse Photo Eye. Product link: OBD800-R103-2EP-IO You can now support...

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

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, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 448635025 w=750 h=420] The Automation...

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 show. 1734-4IOL In a Rockwell IO-Link system, the choice for a IO-Link master device will initially be limited...

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 this years show, Rockwell unveiled it's own IO-Link support,  including an IO-Link master in the form...

What is IO-Link?

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) Point to Point Communications IO-Link is a simple and fast communications technology, allowing point-to-point communication between...