The primary goal of IO-Link is to improve sensor or field-level device communication capabilities through a standardized interface.
IO-Link also reduces the cost of wiring and automating machines in addition to increasing the availability of machines and plants through improved diagnostics and preventive maintenance.
The planning and building of machines is usually a costly matter. Standardized interfaces and products help customers to save costs in terms of storage of different devices or the commissioning of all machines.
Machines with IO-Link can be actively controlled, opening the door to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and Industry 4.0.
For PROFINET systems, Turck is integrating its IO-Link devices into the configuration files of the Turck IO-Link master. PLC integration and configuration of IO-Link devices from Turck is significantly faster and requires no additional programming.
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