IO-LINK

Plug & Play

• The M12 terminal facilitates rapid assembly and commissioning
• Benefit from shorter downtimes thanks to quick device replacement
• No need to worry: Thanks to IO-LINK, our portfolio is bus-independent and can be integrated in all field buses worldwide
• The minimal wiring work saves you time and money
• No need to manufacture expensive special connectors
• Lower personnel costs: Mistakes during wiring are not possible, so even untrained employees can perform installation

Convenient parameterization

• Reduced product variety: Parameterize the color, brightness, and flashing modes of the key switch with ease via the control unit
• Simple replacement: Stored parameters are automatically transferred to new devices
• World innovation: The first control box available with IO-LINK

Reliable and safe

• Retrievable device diagnosis data enables predictive maintenance
• Fewer maintenance errors thanks to device identification: Incorrectly installed devices are reported to the control unit

Cost-effective in all areas

• The system designer can refer to standards and respond flexibly to customer wishes for specific key switch colors, lighting modes, and labeling
• Parameterization is applicable for all versions. This means fewer products for your Purchasing department to manage, and early achievement of economies of scale
• Fewer products means less storage space and capital tie-up
• With the parameterization and reduced work for commissioning and assembly, production can remain the same for all different machine types
• Management benefits from optimized processes, reduced downtimes, and greater system availability
• Customer Service works faster, with fewer mistakes, and benefits from the standardized hardware in spare parts logistics. Predictive maintenance is also possible
• Simple wiring with an unshielded, three-core cable saves time and money
• The diagnosis function enables the production line foreman to identify and remedy mistakes quickly