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IO-Link device features

Modern systems demand intelligent solutions – IO-Link offers exactly that. Below you will find a structured overview of various IO-Link-enabled devices and the specific advantages that arise from digital point-to-point communication.

The table below lists the available IO-Link devices with their cyclic data, advanced functions, and typical applications. Digital communication not only enables precise and continuous data transmission but also access to additional device and process information, diagnostic functions, and flexible parameterisation.

The links to the respective product pages provide you with further technical details and information on integration into your application.

Comprehensive features

Comprehensive features	IO-Link devices	Application examples
	Process data Examples: Temperature, flow, distance, angle, pressure, level, position	Process data (°C, bar, mm, l/min) directly available in the PLC No IODD or special software required
	Identification Vendor ID / device ID Application specific identifier System identifier Location identifier Article no. Serial no. Button lock HW/FW version	Unique identification of each IO-Link device Automatic machine or system validation
	Parameter setting Device specific e.g: Switch points Analogue scaling damping Display orientation and colour Output functions	Initial parameter setting via display or moneo blue Automatic parameter setting after sensor replacement Parameter backup
	Diagnostics Device status Status bits for permanent diagnostics	Hardware failure Short circuit

Position sensors

Position sensors	IO-Link process data (cyclic)	IO-Link additional features	Applications	To the products
Inductive sensors	Current value of the damping Switching outputs Device status Current distance value to the object (PProx sensors)	Switch point teach Set switching output, switching and timer function Read & reset switching cycles counter Visual localisation of the sensor via LED flashing Read & edit identification via device information Operating hours counter Counter switch-on operations	Continuous distance monitoring Stretching of chain links Shaft unbalance Material differentiation Position monitoring	Inductive sensors with IO-Link
Capacitive sensors	Current value of the damping Switching outputs Device status Additional Input signals (KTE)	Switch point teach Set switching output, switching and timer function Empty and full adjustment Damping Operating hours counter Counter switch-on operations Error diagnostics (device, process, communication)	Level monitoring Distance monitoring Material differentiation Position monitoring	Capacitive sensors with IO-Link
Magnetic sensors	Current value of the damping Counter switching threshold Switching outputs Device status	Activate/deactivate interference filter against interfering fields for applications in welding areas Switch point teach Set switching output, switching and timer function Read & reset switching cycles counter Operating hours counter Counter switch-on operations	Continuous distance monitoring Position monitoring Monitoring and recognising of wear	Magnetic sensors with IO-Link
Ultrasonic sensors	Current distance value to the object Switching outputs Device status	Switch point teach Set switching output, switching and timer function Read & reset switching cycles counter Visual localisation of the sensor via LED flashing Set background suppression* Set sound beam* Activate/deactivate transducer and set filter Scale the analogue output	Continuous level detection Detection of transparent objects Detection of sound-absorbing objects Detection independent of colour and material Detection of mesh boxes	Ultrasonic sensors with IO-Link
Photoelectric laser sensors	Current distance value to the object Current reflectivity of the object Switching outputs Device status	Switch point teach Set switching output, switching and timer function Read & reset switching cycles counter Modulation of the transmitter signal Laser can be switched on and off Key lock provides protection against tampering Operating hours counter Counter switch-on operations	Continuous distance monitoring Position monitoring Monitoring of the lens soiling Transmitter on/off as function test Inspection tasks	Photoelectric sensors with IO-Link
Photoelectric sensors	Current distance value to the object Switching outputs Device status	Switch point teach Set switching output, switching and timer function Read & reset switching cycles counter Modulation of the transmitter signal Laser can be switched on and off Key lock provides protection against tampering Operating hours counter Counter switch-on operations	Continuous distance monitoring Position monitoring	Photoelectric sensors with IO-Link
Smart valve sensor	Current high-precision angular position Valve control* Switching outputs Device status	Auto teach of the end positions Tolerance of the end position & cycle time for switching operations Device identification “Find me” via flashing Runtime monitoring LED colour setting for position Third switch point Operating hours counter Counter switch-on operations Internal temperature BLOB analysis of the time and movement of a switching operation Error diagnostics (device, process, communication)	Valve position monitoring Early diagnostics via seal monitoring Diagnostic function for cycle time and counter for deposits or blockages	Smart valve sensor with IO-Link
Cylinder sensors	Current position of the magnet Threshold value bit for switching cycles Switching outputs Device status	Switch point teach Set switching output, switching and timer function Read & reset switching cycles counter Visual localisation of the sensor via LED flashing Device temperature (min. / max.) Auto teach of the end positions Stroke time measurement (between SSC1 and SSC2)	Quality monitoring One sensor for two end positions Actuator monitoring Double sheet detection	Cylinder sensors with IO-Link

Process sensors

Process sensors	Process data	IO-Link additional features	Applications	To the products
Pressure sensors	Current system pressure Current temperature* Switching outputs Device status	Set switching output, switching and timer function Zero-point calibration Key lock provides protection against tampering Visual localisation of the sensor via LED flashing Display settings (orientation, colour, on/off) Overload counter Min./max. value memory Error diagnostics (device, process, communication)	Hygienic applications Hydraulics Pneumatics Water, wastewater Monitoring of highly viscous or abrasive media	Pressure sensors with IO-Link
Flow sensors	Current volumetric flow Current temperature Current flow quantity totaliser* Switching outputs Device status	Set switching output, switching and timer function Simulation* Low flow cut-off* Damping Key lock provides protection against tampering Visual localisation of the sensor via LED flashing Min./max. value memory Display settings (brightness, layout, orientation, colour) Error diagnostics (device, process, communication)	Monitoring the flow of water, oil, deionised water, glycol & air Energy management/monitoring Heat quantity calculation Monitoring of cooling water Membrane filter monitoring	Flow sensors with IO-Link
Compressed air meters	Current volumetric flow Current temperature Current pressure Current flow quantity totaliser* Switching outputs Device status	Set switching output, switching and timer function Simulation Low flow cut-off Scaling analogue output Read & reset consumed quantity Zero-point calibration Damping Min./max. value memory Display settings (brightness, layout, orientation, colour, units) Visual localisation of the sensor via LED flashing	Energy monitoring Leakage monitoring Control of energy costs Energy management system DIN EN ISO50001 Consumption measurement of industrial gases (argon, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and air) Air gap control / Part seat monitoring	Compressed air meter with IO-Link
Level sensors	Current level Current temperature* Switching outputs Device status	Teach operation Set switching output, switching and timer function Offset tank bottom Medium selection Key lock provides protection against tampering Display settings (brightness, on/off, units)	Continuous monitoring at the tank (hygienic, industrial) Level monitoring at the hydraulic power pack	Level sensors with IO-Link
Point level sensors	Current value of the damping Switching outputs Device status	Teach operation Set switching output, switching and timer function	Reliable detection with suppression/recognition of deposits and foam Check CIP process Medium differentiation (foam, liquid, separation layer)	Hygienic point level sensors with IO-Link
Point level sensors				Industrial point level sensors with IO-Link
Capacitive point level sensors	Current value of the damping Current temperature Switching outputs Device status	Empty and full teach Set switching output, switching and timer function Min./max. value memory Visual localisation of the sensor via LED flashing	Leakage monitoring Overflow prevention Inspection in collecting tray (WHG - German Federal Water Act)	Capacitive point level sensors with IO-Link
Conductivity sensors	Current conductivity Current temperature Switching outputs Device status	Set switching output, switching and timer function Zero-point calibration Calibration gain Damping Simulation Operating hours counter per temperature range Min./max. value memory Visual localisation of the sensor via LED flashing	Water filtration - From municipal water to ultra-pure water Condition-based cleaning process instead of time-based cleaning Efficient cooling water monitoring	Conductivity sensors with IO-Link
Temperature sensors	Current temperature Switching outputs Device status	Set switching output, switching and timer function Zero-point calibration Min./max. value memory Select LED mode Display settings (orientation, colour, on/off, unit)* Key lock provides protection against tampering*	Temperature measurement of e.g. Products in the food industry Drives and motors in mechanical engineering Cooling circuits in the steel and metal industry	Temperature sensors with IO-Link
Self-monitoring Temperature sensors	Current temperature Current reference temperature Device status Calibration check status	Scale the analogue output Min./max. value memory Store installation date Simulation Operating hours counter per temperature range Visual localisation of the sensor via LED flashing	Temperature measurement Self-monitoring Reduced calibration intervals 5-point calibration report	Self-monitoring temperature sensors with IO-Link
Air humidity sensors	Current humidity Current temperature Device status	Min./max. value memory Switch-on processes and general operating hours counter Operating hours counter per temperature and humidity range	Monitoring the humidity and temperature of the ambient air, e.g. in control cabinets Compressor efficiency in the compressor room	Air humidity sensors with IO-Link
Vibration monitoring	Current fatigue (vRms) Current impact (aPeak) Current friction (aRms) Current internal temperature Current crest factor Switching outputs Device status	Set switching output, switching and timer function Record raw data for analysis (BLOB) Store installation date Min./max. value memory Set the frequency filter Check and start self-test Switch-on operations and operating hours Real operating hours counter via threshold	Intelligent vibration monitoring (Unbalance, alignment, loosening, belts, impact/crash, abrasion, rolling element bearing, cavitation and gearing) Monitoring of e.g. pumps, motors, fans	Vibration diagnostics with IO-Link

Motion control

Motion control	Process data	IO-Link additional features	Application examples	To the products
Encoders	Current counter value Current rotational speed Switching outputs Device status	Set switching output, switching and timer function Counter configuration & counting direction Configure and perform a counter reset Resolution and increments Switch-on operations and operating hours Shaft rotation in hours Display settings Visual localisation of the sensor via LED flashing	Positioning of mechanics Detection of the direction of rotation Speed monitoring Counter function Length measurement	Motion control products with IO-Link
Compact speed monitor	Current rotational speed Switching outputs Device status Switching cam detected	Teach operation Set switching output, switching and timer function Calculation of real rotational speed Switch-on operations and operating hours counter	Stand-alone speed monitor Application without PLC
Inclination sensors	Current angle y-axis Current angle x-axis Switching outputs Device status Self-test	Teach operation Set switching output, switching and timer function Set angle calculation method and filter Switch heating on/off for temperature stability Current internal temperature and heating power Check and start self-test	Movement and vibration of heavy machinery Inclination monitoring

Further products

Further products	Process data	IO-Link additional features	Application examples	To the products
RFID	Read and write commands Read UID Auto read/write data Read/write data Tag present Deactivate antenna Data / block counter	Set data block alignment, hold time and length	Track & Trace Tool detection Detection of workpiece carrier Operator detection Product identification	RFID compact devices with IO-Link
Electronic circuit breakers	Present current channel 116 Load output status (per channel) Load output overload (per channel) Load output short circuit (per channel) Load output threshold (per channel) Status hardware button (per channel) Status byte undervoltage Current supply voltage Reset load output & switch on/off	Set protection nominal current Set pre-alarm protection Min./max. value memory Statistics of voltage and current per channel	Smart potential distribution in the control cabinet Extended diagnostic capabilities	Protection modules with IO-Link
Signal lamps	Segment control Colour change of individual segments Buzzer control and type change Feedback button	Mode selection (RGB mode, IO mode) Configure colour specification for IO mode	Communication with the surroundings Status visualisation Level indication Product direction	Signal lamps with IO-Link

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