IO-Link hubs
IO-Link masters provide solutions to acquire intelligent sensor data from IO-Link enabled sensors and actuators. However, machine control does not always require data acquisition, and in many cases, simple digital and analog I/O are still required. A hybrid approach is often the best control solution.
The configurable IO-Link modules allow connection of conventional digital and analog sensors and digital actuators via IO-Link.
- Configure each port independently to meet your machine control needs cyclically or acyclically
- Supply power externally via L-coded cables (for high switching current) or standard A-coded cables, or supply power via an A-port on an IO-Link master
- Auto-detect if port is an input or an output based on PLC logic
Select products
ifm offers a complete portfolio of modules, or hubs, for digital inputs only, digital outputs only, and configurable analog / digital I/O. The hubs simplify wiring and engineering by collecting these standard signals from your machine using the available IO-Link bandwidth. The configurable hubs allow you to efficiently load a module by combining inputs and outputs.
The guide below helps you choose the correct hub for your application.