Smart Devices with IO-Link Technology

IO-Link Technology is a worldwide open-standard protocol that integrates sensors and other field devices into our Connected Enterprise by connecting the IO-Link enabled device into an IO-Link master module.

The Value of Smart Devices

You can deliver data from smart devices directly into a control system in a very efficient manner. The flexibility of IO-Link capable devices allows machines to operate more effectively by providing diagnostics and data including detailed machine health status to improve uptime and increase productivity.

The benefits of IO-Link technology include:

Reduced inventory and operating costs
Increased uptime/productivity
Simplified design, installation, setup and maintenance
Enhanced flexibility and scalability

Sensors on IO-Link Can Enable the Connected Enterprise

Watch how smart sensors with IO-Link can enable smart machines for The Connected Enterprise®.

IO-Link Enabled Devices

IO-Link enabled products offer advanced features and diagnostics that can only be accessed through an IO-Link master module. These field devices act like standard controls when not interfaced to an IO-Link enabled control system, so you can stock the same devices for standard I/O (SIO) applications and IO-Link applications. This simplifies the selection process and reduces stocking costs.

Sensors

Output Devices

Masters

Build Smart Machines with ArmorBlock I/O and IO-Link Technology

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Build Smart Machines with ArmorBlock I/O and IO-Link Technology

Watch this video to see how you can enhance your applications and build smart machines with ArmorBlock® I/O. Gain better flexibility, optimized maintenance and troubleshooting, reduced wiring costs, and enhanced scalability to achieve better performance than before. The On-Machine™ distributed I/O blocks can be used for both standard and safety applications, such as automotive assembly, material handling, packaging, sorting, wood processing, and more.

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Tools and ResourcesThe following tools and resources are geared to help you identify the right smart device for your application.

Publication Title	Language
Smart Sensors with IO-Link Brochure
Smart Sensors Application Scenarios Brochure
Integrated Smart Sensor Solution Quick Reference Guide
Smart Machine Integrated Smart Sensor Systems with IO-Link Procurement Specifications

Sensor Selection Tool

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Sensor Selection Tool

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Smart Devices

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Smart Devices

Efficient motors drive performance and the impact of motor failure can be significant. With intelligent motor control devices, you can improve productivity and help avoid motor failures with an integrated, data-driven approach.

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Discover the Value of Industrial Smart Devices

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Overview

Discover the Value of Industrial Smart Devices

Our smart devices are an integrated, scalable solution that offers new efficiencies and reduced total cost of ownership. Smart devices help to improve product quality, reduce downtime, and future-proof your investment in smarter machines to allow smarter manufacturing.

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ArmorBlock I/O Modules

Products

ArmorBlock I/O Modules

Our Bulletin 1732D and 1732E ArmorBlock® I/O modules provide low-cost, hardened, I/O suitable for on-machine use. These modules are available for DeviceNet® and EtherNet/IP™ networks and are suitable for use in welding applications and end-of-arm robot applications.

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