IO‑Link can be used in the following main applications:

• Easy connection of complex IO‑Link sensors/actuators with a large number of parameters and diagnostic data to the control system
• Replacement of sensor boxes for connecting binary sensors with the IO‑Link input modules optimized in terms of cabling
• Wiring-optimized connection of controls to the control system
• Simple transmission of energy values from the device to the control system for integration into a user program or energy management

In these cases, all the diagnostics data is transmitted to the higher-level control system through IO‑Link. Parameter setting can be adjusted during operation.

Integration in STEP 7

Integration of the device configuration in the STEP 7 environment guarantees:

• Quick and easy engineering
• Consistent data storage
• Quick localization and rectification of faults