The break-through in communication

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The break-through in communication
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State-of-the-art Technology
Information
Communication
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State-of-the-art Technology Requirements for
further development

• Point-to-point connection remains
• Easy Integration of well-established Fieldbus
  systems
• Full coverage of sensors/actuators
  functionalities
• Good market coverage/manufactorer variety
• Simple 3-wire connection

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State-of-the-art Technology Requirements for
further development

• Reduced bandwidth of signal forms
• Communication to lowest field level
• Combined transmission analog/binary signals
• Reduced cabling
• Consistent parameter data storage

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Communication towards sensors/actuators
Information
Communication
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For further information

• www.io-link.com

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Universal
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• IO-Link is fieldbus independent and can be
  integrated into all fieldbus systems worldwide
• IO-Link relies on standards such as M12, M8 or M5
  connectors and 3-wire cables
• IO-Link reduces the variety of in- and output
  signals
• IO-Link is an international standard according
  to IEC61131-9
• IO-Link is universal and always fits!

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Smart
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• IO-Link enables extended diagnosis und fast
  configuration
• IO-Link enables parameter setting online
• IO-Link is fast due to 3 different communication
  speeds
• IO-Link is small and enables the miniaturization
  of intelligent devices
• IO-Link is smart eases your work!

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Easy
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• IO-Link is simplified and uses the existing
  infrastructure
• IO-Link enables easy device exchange
• IO-Link enables remote diagnosis via fieldbus
  infrastructure
• IO-Link simplifies the document management system
  of your machine
• IO-Link is easy and knows whats going on!

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Further Information

• www.io-link.com

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Latest News

• Further developments in IO-Link
• Profile for sensorsSmart Sensor Profiles
  available
• Standardized Test SystemsStandardized Master-
  and Device Test systems are available
• International Standard IEC61131-9 finalized
  worldwide acceptance
• Competence centerSupport during development,
  integration and operation

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