4�4 Io-Link; 4�4�1 General Information; 4�4�2 Functions That Are Only Available Via Io-Link Communication - IFM PN72 Series Operating Instructions Manual

4.4 IO-Link
4.4.1 General information
This unit has an IO-Link communication interface which requires an IO-Link
capable module (IO-Link master) for operation�
The IO-Link interface enables direct access to the process and diagnostic data
and provides the possibility to set the parameters of the unit during operation�
In addition, communication is possible via a point-to-point connection with a USB
adapter cable�
The IODDs necessary for the configuration of the unit, detailed information about
process data structure, diagnostic information, parameter addresses and the
necessary information about the required IO-Link hardware and software can be
found at www�ifm�com�
4.4.2 Functions that are only available via IO-Link communication
• HIPC: number of overload processes (→ 9.6.2)�
• HIPS: threshold for the overload counter (→ 9.6.2)�
• Flashing: The sensor can be localised in the plant via this standard command�
When the command is used, the switching status LEDs will flash and the
device display will signal "IO-L"�
(Function is only available in operating mode [3])�
• Application Specific Tag: Freely definable text, assigned to the device�
• Function Tag: Freely definable text, describes the device function in the plant�
(Function is only available in operating mode [3])�
• Location Tag: Freely definable text, describes the installation location in the
plant� (Function is only available in operating mode [3])�
For more detailed information refer to the device-specific IO Device Description
PDF at www�ifm�com�
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