Presenters at MD&M West highlight the advantages of IO-Link, a manufacturer-independent digital communication protocol/interface, while introducing a software solution. Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) is a ...

IO-Link uses standard unshielded cables to enable real-time data exchange between sensors, actuators and control systems, replacing simple on/off signals with detailed device performance and ...

Designers of industrial-automation applications have many viable choices for sensor-related signal conditioning and network connectivity, each with a variety of attributes. Among these is IO-Link, a ...

Maxim Integrated introduces it’s new MAXREFDES27# IO-Link subsystem reference design that lets operators tune and calibrate an optical proximity sensor with excellent accuracy, up to 14 bit resolution ...

Linear Technology has introduced an IO-Link master IC, combining a power and communications interface to four remote IO-Link devices (slaves). A rugged interface and rich feature set make the LTC2874 ...

The new SIG300 IO-Link Master from Sick features an integrated logic editor to solve remote control tasks directly on the device and a USB-C interface for configuration. The IP67-certified SIG300 has ...

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The IOL HAT adds IO-Link® compatible to Raspberry Pi, alowing to integrate industrial smart sensors and other devices to Raspberry Pi IoT appliactions MARKDORF ...

Today, many of the largest manufacturers populate their plants with sensors to continuously monitor their operations and prevent any interruptions in production. These sensors are also placed on ...

While sensors and low power actuators occupy the lowliest level of an automation system, they often require a disproportionate amount of time and attention. Historically, each sensor added entailed ...