- August 18, 2022
- Balluff, Inc.
The intelligent combination of industrial networks with the IO-Link communication standard is an essential building block for the factory of the future. Until now, sensors and actuators as well as binary and/or analog devices have been integrated via cables. IO-Link Wireless is a promising new standard for wireless communication in process and factory automation.
No cables: Many advantages
Balluff's wireless system consists of a master, hub and bridge. The wireless master does not receive its data by cable, as is usually the case, but receives the sensor data via a bridge or hub by radio. This brings significant advantages over a wired system –including easier planning and installation, more flexibility in design and mobility, and no wear and tear on connectors or cables.
It also makes it easier to retrofit existing systems. In a nutshell, smart communication through the wireless IO-Link variant allows even more flexible integration of sensors and actuators with the proven reliability and performance of the wired IO-Link standard. For example, in highly dynamic transport systems, compatible sensors can now be placed directly on the carriage thanks to IO-Link wireless. This enables even more precise monitoring of the carriage's travel movements and positioning.
Features
- Easy configuration via integrated web server
- Frequency range 2.4...2.483 GHz usable worldwide license-free
- Fast and reliable (latency 5ms, error rate 10–9)
- Easily scalable and expandable by integrating additional devices (up to 120 devices)