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Changes ahead to make distributed I/O better

The evolution of distributed I/O aligns closely with the growth of IIoT
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Save on installation costs with IO-Link

Mike Bacidore
Siemens’ Raj Rajendra notes devices can be replaced without the need for parameterizing as data is already stored in the master or the controller
Ed Polzin, product manager, controls, Bosch Rexroth
I/O

IO-Link capabilities align with the need for smart, connected devices and systems

Mike Bacidore
As industries embrace Industry 4.0 and IIoT, Bosch Rexroth’s Ed Polzin sees advanced functionality, flexibility and long-term cost benefits of IO-Link
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How IO-Link master acts as a hub to communicate data with PLCs and IPCs

Mike Bacidore
Omron Automation’s Franz Ferre shares programming benefits of implementation
I/O

Mix simple field devices and complex Ethernet/fieldbus-enabled products across a control system

Mike Bacidore
Rockwell Automation’s Zin May Thant and Todd Bissell explain what makes IO-Link fieldbus-independent and integrable with different protocols
I/O

IO-Link enables multi-functional sensors to be configured for a variety of operations

Mike Bacidore
Balluff’s Shishir Rege explains how to unleash sensor potential to boost application effectiveness
I/O

Early fault detection and simple plug-and-play field replacements make IO-Link attractive for design and installation

Mike Bacidore
AutomationDirect's Chris Kregoski recognizes IO-Link's advanced functionality without significant sensor costs
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Why IO-Link’s learning curve can be worth the effort

Mike Bacidore
DigiKey’s Eric Halvorson talks cabling, protocols and functionality for data communication
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Integrated diagnostics from a smart I/O module

Mike Bacidore
Phoenix Contact’s Jason Haldeman explains how IO-Link has changed the way sensor data is communicated
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Beckhoff EL4374 EtherCAT terminal

Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff's EL4374 EtherCAT Terminal is a multipurpose, combined input/output for -10/0 to +10 V or -20/0/+4 to +20 mA signals that can be used for standard automation tasks at...
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Siemens distributed I/O

Siemens
Simatic ET 200SP is designed to adapt to your communication standard. The range of supported protocols meets all possible requirements. Despite its compact design, the Simatic...
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Balluff IO-Link Wireless

Balluff
Balluff’s IO-Link Wireless portfolio includes a gateway or master that communicates to fieldbus networks such as Profinet and EtherNet/IP while at device level connecting...
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Phoenix Contact EX I/O

DigiKey
Phoenix Contact's EX I/O is designed for installation in Class I, Div. 2 environments and allows safe connection to sensors and actuators located in hazardous Zone 1 and 0 environments...