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Comparison of IO-Link masters

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

CabinetLine masters (AL19 series)

Collect data and future-proof your machine with IIoT capability.

  • IP20 cabinet mount design
  • 8 x A IOL ports
  • MQTT/JSON IIoT port
  • Variants for EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and Modbus TCP fieldbus protocols
  • Combicon wiring terminals