IO-Link master with USB interface AL1060 1 Preliminary note You will find instructions, technical data, approvals and further information using the QR code on the unit / packaging or at documentation.ifm.com. 1.1 Symbols used Requirement Instructions Reaction, result [...] Designation of keys, buttons or indications...
AL1060 IO-Link master with USB interface 2 Safety instructions • The unit described is a subcomponent for integration into a system. – The system architect is responsible for the safety of the system. – The system architect undertakes to perform a risk assessment and to create documentation in accordance with legal and normative requirements to be provided to the operator and user of the system.
IO-Link master with USB interface AL1060 3 Intended use The device may only be used for the following purposes: • IO-Link master for configuration, management and operation of IO-Link devices • As a gateway between an IO-Link device and the USB interface of a computer...
Status of the voltage supply • Status of the IO-Link port • Status of the digital input / output 4.4 Parameter setting The device offers the following configuration options: • Parameter setting software – ifm moneo OS + ifm moneo|configure – ifm moneo|configure SA...
IO-Link master with USB interface AL1060 5 Installation 5.1 Installing the device The following applies to all types of mounting: The responsibility for the compliance with the requirements concerning mounting of the device in the application with regard to shock, vibration, acceleration and weight lies with the system architect.
AL1060 IO-Link master with USB interface 6 Electrical connection 6.1 Overview 1: IO-Link port 2: AUX port 3: USB port 6.2 General wiring information The device must be connected by a qualified electrician. u Observe the national and international regulations for the installation of electrical equipment.
IO-Link master with USB interface AL1060 Sensor supply (US) L+ Digital input / output Sensor supply (US) L- IO-Link (C/Q) Not used u Connect the IO-Link device to the IO-Link port. Max. cable length: 20 m u For connection, use an M12 connector (minimum protection rating: IP 66 / IP 67).
AL1060 IO-Link master with USB interface 7 Operating and display elements 7.1 LEDs 1: PWR 3: DI/DO 7.1.1 Voltage supply Description Colour State Description Voltage supply sta- No supply voltage applied Green Supply voltage applied (USB or power supply) Supply voltage of the power supply insufficient or faulty / short circuit 7.1.2 IO-Link port...
A parameter setting software is required to configure the IO-Link master and the connected IO-Link device. Supported parameter setting software: • ifm moneo OS (art. no. QMS001) + module licence ifm moneo|configure (art. no. QMP020) • ifm moneo|configure SA (art. no. QMP010) u For correct installation: observe the installation instructions for ifm moneo.
In the [Actions] column: Click on . w Connecting to device. w The connected IO-Link device is detected. Fig. 1: IO-Link master with connected IO-Link device (example: AL1060 with sensor MVQ101) To configure the IO-Link master: u In the Actions column: Click on .
IO-Link master with USB interface AL1060 Fig. 2: Parameter value editor of AL1060 9.1.1 Online parameter setting The device supports online parameter setting. The parameters of the IO-Link master and the connected IO-Link devices can be set during operation. Changing parameters during operation will influence the behaviour of the plant.
AL1060 IO-Link master with USB interface u Set the application-specific tag. u Save the changes on the device. w Application-specific tag is active. 9.3 Port 1: setting the operating mode of pin 4 Pin 4 of the port supports the following operating modes: •...
IO-Link master with USB interface AL1060 read only; Parameter only available if operating mode pin 4 (US) = IO-Link and IO-Link device is connected to port To set the cycle time of the IO-Link data transmission: Requirements: ü The parameter setting software has been started.
AL1060 IO-Link master with USB interface Parameter Description Value range Access [Port 1 Validation / Data Device validation and data storage • No check and clear: validation Storage] functions for backing up and restoring deactivated; data storage functions parameter sets of the connected IO-...
IO-Link master with USB interface AL1060 u Save the changes on the device. w The set operating mode is active. 9.7 Info: Reading device information Available information: Name Description Value range Access Product code Article number AL1060 Device family Family of the device...
AL1060 IO-Link master with USB interface 9.9 Firmware: Showing the firmware version Available parameters: Parameter Description Value range Access Version Firmware version e.g., AL1x6x_cn_ub_v3.2.6 Read only Requirements: ü The parameter setting software has been started. ü The connection to the device has been established.
IO-Link master with USB interface AL1060 10 Troubleshooting Errors, warnings and status messages are indicated by the status LEDs: Operating and display elements (Ò / 10) Additional status information is provided by the parameter setting software in online mode (Ò user documentation of the parameter setting software).
AL1060 IO-Link master with USB interface 11 Maintenance, repair and disposal The operation of the unit is maintenance-free. u Dispose of the device in an environmentally friendly way in accordance with the applicable national regulations when it is no longer used.