IO-Link via Modular Principle
The new IO-Link function modules from Leuze simplify the integration of device data into PLC programs. This saves the users time and enables error-free installation.
With their IO-Link function modules, the Sensor People at Leuze are introducing a powerful tool: it makes the integration of IO-Link device data into PLC programs significantly easier. Users can simply and quickly transfer the function modules to the control program. Common control systems from manufacturers such as Siemens, Beckhoff, and Rockwell Automation are supported. The innovative modular approach makes reading and writing device parameters significantly easier. The function modules can be downloaded free of charge for all IO-Link products from Leuze.
Figure 1: Time saved as data types, parameter indices, and process data structures are already included in the function modules.
Fast and reliable integration
Each function module is tailored to an IO-Link sensor from Leuze. The software-based modules save the users time. It is no longer necessary to waste time looking for data types, parameter indexes, and process data structures. It also prevents possible errors in the integration of IO-Link device data. Users can even obtain diagnostic data while the process is running and use them for optimizing the set up. Individual components of the process data are easily accessible thanks to the process data parser function.
Figure 3: Different recipes can be easily stored in the PLC. Depending on the desired format, the PLC makes the switch in the IO-Link device – even while operation is ongoing.
Format and recipe changeover during operation
Another advantage for users is the format and recipe change during operation: Recipes stored in the PLC can be switched easily in the sensor by the control program while the process in ongoing.
Figure 3: Different recipes can be easily stored in the PLC. Depending on the desired format, the PLC makes the switch in the IO-Link device – even while operation is ongoing.
Figure 4: The process data parser function makes individual components of the process data easily accessible.
Free download
Leuze offers the IO-Link function modules as free downloads. Further information is available at www.leuze.com/io-link-fb .
