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6 Function
6.1 IO-Link
This unit has an IO-Link communication interface which enables direct access to
process and diagnostic data� In addition it is possible to set the parameters of the
unit while it is in operation� Operation of the unit via the IO-Link interface requires
an IO-Link master�
With a PC, suitable IO-Link software and an IO-Link adapter cable, communication
is possible while the system is not in operation�
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�
The IO-Link interface provides the following (additional) functions using suitable
hardware and software:
• Remote parameter setting of the unit�
• Noise-immune signal transmission without measured value losses�
• Transmission of the parameter settings to a replaced sensor or to other
sensors of the same type�
• Simultaneous reading of all process values and the binary switching signals�
• Comprehensive display of error and event messages�
• Management of device tags�
• Evaluation of the process values and diagnostic data via IO-Link master�
• Paperless logging of parameter sets, process values and diagnostic information
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