IFM io-key Operating Instructions Manual page 18

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8.3 Connecting the IO-Link devices
The AIK001 has a special mode to set up the IO-Link devices. As soon as an IO-Link device is
connected to an IO-Link port, the AIK001 sends for five minutes in the transmission interval variant L
(1x / 10 seconds) to facilitate the set-up of the IO-Link devices.
If this function is abused, ifm electronic reserves the right to deactivate the device account in
the ifm cloud and to discontinue the provision of services.
Configuration of the connected IO-Link devices with the AIK001 is not supported.
► Before connection, configure the IO-Link devices according to the requirements.
Requirements:
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AIK001 has been properly mounted and electrically connected.
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AIK001 is connected with the ifm cloud (LED "
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ifm cloud is activated.
► Mount the IO-Link device properly.
► Connect the IO-Link device with a free IO-Link port.
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AIK001 recognises the connected IO-Link device.
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AIK001 loads the up-to-date device description of the IO-Link device (IODD) from the IODD finder
database.
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Status LED of the IO-Link port is flashing.
If successful:
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Status LED of the IO port lights green.
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AIK001 transmits configured process data of the IO-Link device into the ifm cloud.
If not successful:
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Fault detection
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8.4 Starting the ifm cloud
Requirements:
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io-key has been registered.
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Sensors are connected to the io-key.
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io-key has been put into operation.
► Start the browser.
► Call up the user-defined URL: company-xyz.io-key.ifm
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The surface of the ifm cloud appears.
► Use the online help for operating instructions and functions of the ifm cloud:
https://help.io-key.com
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