The vendor-independent interoperability aspects of IO-Link make this non-fieldbus method of connecting plant floor devices and systems an appealing way to jump-start Internet of Things initiatives.

IO-Link uses standard unshielded cables to enable real-time data exchange between sensors, actuators and control systems, replacing simple on/off signals with detailed device performance and ...

Renesas Electronics Corp. has expanded its industrial automation product lineup with two new IO-Link products: the CCE4511 four-channel IO-Link master IC and the ZSSC3286 IO-Link ready, dual-channel ...

The use of IO-Link as a communication protocol in industrial plants has seen remarkable expansion over the past several years. The total number of installed IO-Link nodes reached 51.6 million by the ...

IO-Link is a communication standard for a point-to-point, 3-wire interface to smart sensors and actuators found in industrial applications. IO-Link extends the traditional interface capabilities of ...

Renesas has introduced a four-channel IO-Link master for the industrial IO-Link bus, and a dual-channel resistive sensor signal conditioner. “IO-Link has become increasingly popular in recent years ...

Presenters at MD&M West highlight the advantages of IO-Link, a manufacturer-independent digital communication protocol/interface, while introducing a software solution. Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) is a ...

An experienced circuit-design EE once clarified his view of the hierarchy of IC-vendor design support: High-performance, feature-rich ICs were good, application circuits were better, but complete ...

Connecting sensors and actuators to a network can be a challenge when dealing with discrete analog connections. The input connections are usually supported by analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), and ...

Manufacturers and industrial operators can now access more detailed sensor diagnostics in harsh operating environments using the IP67-rated, Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock IO-Link master from Rockwell ...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comtrol Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial device connectivity products and the official North American IO-Link Competency Center, today announced the ...