70108831

Pepperl+Fuchs offer these modules for use in cloud-based and hybrid systems: the ICE2 (EtherNet/IP) and ICE3 (PROFINET) IO-Link master series. 

If you are using an IO-Link sensor, you'd need a sensor IO-Link communication block. 

• Ethernet/IP + other protocols (ICE 2)
• Profinet + other protocols (ICE 3)
• M12 version used for out of cabinet applications
• Also offer cabinet verions

These support the industry’s leading protocols, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and MODBUS TCP, and offer an OPC UA interface in addition to the real-time fieldbus protocol.

The open architecture of OPC UA (Open Platform Communication Unified Architecture) opens up cross-vendor, platform-independent, and interoperable collaboration of machines in production and makes communication between machines and computer- or cloud-based systems possible—both in closed networks and via internet.

Both IO-Link masters come with a completely web-based configuration concept for setting all module parameters and all connected IO-Link devices (web IODD operation). Thus, additional software or a higher-level programmable logic controller (PLC) are not required.

When replacing or expanding modules, all module settings can be saved as a separate file and transferred to a new device using the module cloning function. OPC UA ensures a constant exchange of information across all levels so that processes in plants can be designed even more efficiently.

Technical Information:

• Pepperl + Fuchs 70108831 IO-Link Datasheet