IO-Link System Solution for Industrial Communication: New Network and Fieldbus Components from wenglor sensoric group

wenglor has expanded its portfolio in the field of connection and network technology with new IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs and an IO-Link converters. The comprehensive IO-Link system solution on offer provides individually tailored industrial communication for sensors with IO-Link. This enables direct and interference-free communication between machines and control systems, allowing process data to be monitored and optimized. IO-Link stands for fast data transfer, flexible adaptation and easy integration into existing networks.

With the IO-Link master as the central connection point, the IO-Link system architecture enables bidirectional communication between sensors, actuators and the control system. IO-Link sensors, digitally switching sensors and sensors with analog output can be connected via the IO-Link master, whose signals are converted by an analog converter. Integration takes place via just one control input, regardless of manufacturer or sensor. The IO-Link master, available in three variants, is also IIoT-ready thanks to the cloud connection and enables remote system monitoring. 

New IO-Link Hubs and IO-Link Converter for Efficient Connections
The IO-Link hubs record digital switching signals and transmit them to the IO-Link master. The portfolio includes two variants with eight ports each and up to 16 digital inputs and outputs per hub, which impress by reducing control inputs and minimizing cabling requirements. With the help of the IO-Link converter, analog input signals can also be recorded and converted into digital IO-Link signals. This means that sensors with an analog interface can also be integrated into an IO-Link environment and mixed environments can be created consisting of devices with IO-Link, digital and analog interfaces.

Reduction of Susceptibility to Errors due to Decentralized Structure
IO-Link uses unshielded standardized cables. This greatly simplifies installation, minimizes cabling and significantly reduces the susceptibility to errors. With the help of the IO-Link hubs, digital switching signals can be efficiently bundled and the effort further reduced.

The Highlights at a Glance:

• Comprehensive IO-Link system solution consisting of IO-Link master, IO-Link hubs, IO-Link converters and IO-Link sensors
• IO-Link masters provide fieldbus-independent access and cloud integration for Industry 4.0
• IO-Link converter for integration of sensors with analog interface
• IO-Link hubs for efficient connection of digitally switching sensors
• Quick and easy configuration of sensor parameters with wTeach software