Siemens SIMATIC IO-Link system Function Manual page 3

Preface
Purpose of the documentation
This function manual provides a general overview of the IO-Link communication system.
It shows the interaction of the various components of an IO-Link system and will help you
improve your general understanding of IO-Link.
Basic knowledge required
The following knowledge is required in order to understand the documentation:
• General knowledge of automation technology
• Knowledge of the industrial automation system SIMATIC
• Proficiency with STEP 7
Scope of the documentation
This documentation is the basic documentation for IO-Link systems at Siemens. The product
documentation is based on this documentation.
Conventions
In this documentation, "STEP 7" is used as a synonym for all versions of the configuration and
programming software "STEP 7 (TIA Portal)".
Please also observe notes marked as follows:
NOTE
A note contains important information on the product described in the documentation, on
the handling of the product or on the section of the documentation to which particular atten­
tion should be paid.
Additional support
• Information about Technical Support is available in section Siemens Industry Online
Support (Page 4).
• The range of technical documentation for the individual SIMATIC products and systems
can be found on the Internet.
• Information about the online catalog and online order system is available in section
Industry Mall (Page 4).
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