1 Preliminary note 1.1 Symbols used ► Instructions > Reaction, result → Cross-reference Important note Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference� Information Supplementary note� LED on LED off LED flashes slowly (1 Hz) LED flashes quickly (4 Hz) LED flickers...
1.2 Terms used Memory plug Plug with storage medium Memory plug empty Setting at the factory� No parameter set is saved in the memory plug� The memory plug has to be connected to a sensor or a PC system in order to save a valid parameter set� Memory plug full A valid parameter set is available in the memory of the memory plug�...
2 Safety instructions • Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire service life� • The product must be suitable for the corresponding applications and environmental conditions without any restrictions� • Only use the product for its intended purpose (→ Functions and features). •...
The memory plug saves parameter sets of IO-Link devices� It offers the following options: • Bi-directional backup for IO-Link V1�1 sensors� • Bi-directional backup for IO-Link V1�0 sensors from ifm electronic� • Preconfiguration as data carrier via PC� 4.1 Applications without PC •...
4.2 Applications with IO-Link master and LR DEVICE (software) • Configure the memory plug via LR DEVICE (software) → 6.6. • Write the data stored on the memory plug → 6.6.1. • Read and edit the data stored on the memory plug → 6.6.2. 4.3 Basic operating conditions •...
6 Operation 6.1 Save the parameter set of a sensor once Requirement: The memory plug is used as delivered (empty / [Write protected])� ► Connect the memory plug to the supply voltage� ► Connect memory plug and sensor� > The memory plug reads the parameter set of the sensor and saves it�...
6.2 Save the parameter set of a sensor continuously Requirement: Memory plug in the [Read/Write] mode� To change from [Write protected] to [Read/Write] → 6.6 Memory plug parameter setting� ► Connect the memory plug between the sensor and the evaluation unit of the installation�...
6.3 Copy the parameter set of a sensor Requirement: Memory plug full / in the mode [Write protected]� ► Connect the memory plug to the supply voltage� ► Connect the memory plug with a sensor of the same type� > The memory plug writes its parameter set to the sensor�...
6.4 Set the parameters of the replacement sensor Requirement: Memory plug full / in the mode [Write protected] or [Read/Write]� [Write protected] [Read/Write] ► Connect the memory plug to the supply voltage� ► Connect the memory plug with a sensor of the same type�...
6.5 Restore the parameter set of a sensor Requirement: Memory plug full / in the mode [Write protected]� ► Connect the memory plug between the sensor and the evaluation unit of the installation� The parameter set of the sensor is changed (P →...
6.6 Configure the memory plug via LR DEVICE You need an IO-Link master and the LR DEVICE software to connect the memory plug with a PC� ► For connection and set-up, refer to the LR DEVICE operating instructions� > The following information is displayed in the (LR DEVICE) header� Write protection is not active: When the memory plug is connected to a suitable sensor, the parameters of this sensor will be written in the memory plug�...
6.6.2 Read and edit the data stored on the memory plug ► Connect the memory plug to the USB IO-Link master� ► Click on [ ]� > The parameter list of the connected memory plug is loaded into the software� ►...
Memory plug with saved parameter set in the [Read/Write] mode� Memory plug reads the parameter set of the sensor� Memory plug writes the saved parameter set in the sensor� Memory plug in the [Read/Write] mode; error in data processing� Memory plug in the [Write protected] mode; error in data processing�...
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No sensor may be connected� ► Press the teach button for the indicated time (the end of the time span is signalled by a change of the LED display; → following figures). Change from [Write protected] to [Read/Write] t [s] <13 A: LED display memory plug empty B: LED display memory plug full...
6.9 Use the memory plug as data carrier Memory plugs can be used as external storage medium: ► When the installation has been set up, keep units with saved parameter sets in a safe place� 7 Technical data Further technical data and scale drawing at www�ifm�com�...
Corrective measures Sensor cable removed during transmission� ► Connect the sensor cable to the memory plug again� Unknown sensor connected, e�g� ► Connect an IO-Link 1�0 sensor from ifm • IO-Link 1�0 sensor of another electronic� manufacturer� ► Connect an IO-Link 1�1 sensor�...
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