Inline IO-Link Bluetooth® adapter

ifm is pleased to offer accessories to help you expand your plant's IO-Link capabilities. The Bluetooth adapter allows you to connect directly to an IO-Link device and view and record process data wirelessly. Explore this new technology below.

Inline Bluetooth adapter -- monitor process values simply on your smartphone

Broaden the capabilities of your IO-Link system with the new Bluetooth adapter from ifm. This adapter is an inline device between a sensor and an IO-Link master and it allows you to view process data in real time over your smartphone or tablet without interfering with your process control. With the built-in memory, you can record measurement values and retrieve them later.

Download the ifm QuickLook app at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Tablet / smartphone requirements:

IOS 8.0 or higher
Android Operating System 4.3 or higher
Bluetooth^® 4.0 or higher

System overview
Simply connect the Bluetooth adapter, E30446, between a sensor and an IO-Link master.

ifm QuickLook app
Download the app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. It’s easy and intuitive to use. Click on “Connect device” and find the correct adapter. It will automatically find the connected sensor and display the current process value. You can also record data on the adapter and download later for analysis.

Data logging
Because the adapter features a large on-board memory for data recording, you can simplify plant diagnosis without placing additional burden on your PLC programmer. Set the data recording functions such as sample rate and recording time via the ifm QuickLook app. Download the recording as a CSV file.

Select products

	Part No.	Description
	E30446	Bluetooth adapter
IO-Link masters
	AL1300	IO-Link master, DataLine, 4 port, ProfiNet
	AL1302	IO-Link master, DataLine, 8 port, ProfiNet
	AL1320	IO-Link master, DataLine, 4 port, EtherNet/IP
	AL1322	IO-Link master, DataLine, 8 port, EtherNet/IP
Patchcords
	EVC013	Patchcord, M12 straight male to M12 straight female, 2 m PUR
	EVC014	Patchcord, M12 straight male to M12 straight female, 5 m PUR
Mounting accessory
	E89208	Mounting clip

Support tools

LED status indications

LED	Color	Description
1	Yellow	IO-Link communication detected
2	Green	Unit in operating mode
3	Blue	Bluetooth connecton active

Description	LED 1	LED 2	LED 3
Supply voltage too low	off	off	off
Device fault	off	flashes 1 Hz	off
No IO-Link communication	flashes 1 Hz	on	not defined
IO-Link communication error	flashes 1 Hz	flashes 1 Hz	not defined
Recording not active	on	on	not defined
Recording active	brief double flash	on	not defined
Bluetooth connection active	not defined	on	on
Ready for Bluetooth connection	not defined	on	brief double flash
No Bluetooth connection active	not defined	on	off
Bluetooth fault	not defined	on	flashes 1 Hz

FAQs

Q. How much memory is on board?
A. There is 32 MB of file storage. For reference, sampling at 100 ms for 1 hour produces a file size of 1.2 MB.

Q. What is the range of the device?
A. The theoretical range of Bluetooth 4.0 technology is about 60 m. The plant environment affects the actual working range. We recommend you test in your plant.

Q. Can the ifm QuickLook app connect to multiple Bluetooth adapters simultaneously?
A. No. The app will scan and find multiple devices, but you can only connect to one device at a time.

Q. Can you connect more than one mobile device to the adapter simultaneously?
A. No. Due to the nature of Bluetooth technology, you can only establish one connection at a time. If you are logged and connected with one mobile device, you will not be able to connect with another mobile device.

Q. Can you write or change parameters with the adapter?
A. No. Currently, you can only read the device's process data and record data for a period of time.

Q. Do I need an IO-Link master in place to use the Bluetooth adapter?
A. Yes, it is an inline device between the IO-Link master and IO-Link sensor.