Introduction; Product Descripiton; Key Features And Benefits - Leuze electronic MD 748i Connecting And Operating Instructions

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Introduction

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PRODUCT DESCRIPITON

The Leuze electronic IO-Link Master combines the benefits of the IO-Link standard with the popular
industrial PROFINET IO protocol by providing a gateway that is a streamlined bridge between the field
level sensor network and the industrial PROFINET IO backbone, making retrofitting or expansion simple.
The MD 748i IO-Link Master features a rugged IP67 slim-line design incorporating two Fast Ethernet
ports and four IO-Link ports with Class A M12 connectors.
This product is designed for industrial applications with its machine mount design using industrial grade
components.
The MD 248i IO-Link Master easily installs on a standard DIN rail and incorporates two Fast Ethernet
ports, eight IO-Link ports, two DI/DO ports and two DI ports.
This product is designed with industrial grade components and redundant power inputs to make it
exceptionally reliable for critical applications.
The Leuze electronic IO-Link Masters are easily integrated into factory automation networks and are
compatible with both IO-Link and digital IO sensor technologies.
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KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS

 MD 748i
 Four channel IO-Link Master to PROFINET IO
 Rugged IP67 housing designed for harsh environments, M12 connectors allowing up to four
sensor connections on one master block
 Wide operating temperature (0° to +55°C)
 MD 248i
 Eight port IO-Link Master to PROFINET IO with additional digital inputs on every port allowing
for a possible 10 DI ports with two dedicated DI/DO ports
 Screw terminal connectors for IO-Link, Power, and Digital IO
 IP20 DIN rail mount enclosure
 Wide operating temperature (-40° to +70°C)
 Powerful web GUI for configuration and diagnostics, including:
 IO-Link device management using the IO-Link device manufacturers IODD file for easy
device configuration
 Automatic data storage (upload and download)
 Manual data storage (upload and download)
 Device validation
 Data validation
 IO-Link V1.0 and V1.1 compatibility
 IO-Link COM1, COM2 and COM3 support (up to 230K baud rate)
 PLC access to IO-Link ISDU blocks without complex programming
 PROFINET Certification
Leuze electronic MD 748i / MD 248i
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