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IO-Link digital communication in the PLC ecosystem
The IO-Link masters for field applications are gateways for the connection of up to eight IO-Link devices including sensors, valves or binary input/output modules. ifm offers several families of IO-Link masters designed for specific installations and application requirements. Some versions offer ports that are designed as B ports and supply auxiliary energy for the connection of IO-Link actuators. The product range includes fieldbus interfaces to EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCat, and Modbus TCP.
DataLine masters (AL13 series)
Collect data and future-proof your machine with IIoT capability.
- IP67 for industrial applications and IP69K for washdown applications
- 4 x and 8 x A IOL ports
- MQTT/JSON IIoT port
- Variants for EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and Modbus TCP fieldbus protocols
- M12 A-coded power
PerformanceLine masters (AL14 series)
Control high amperage solenoids and other devices.
- IP67 for industrial applications and IP69K for washdown applications
- 4 x A and 4 x B IOL ports
- Variants for EtherNet/IP and PROFINET fieldbus protocols
- Up to 2 A outputs
- M12 L-coded power allows daisy-chaining of supply voltage up to 16 A