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    IO Link Connectors

    Image of System. Components Sold Separately. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. IO Link Connectors.

    Components Sold Separately

    Create a system of sensors and actuators that you can remotely update, view measurements from, and receive error messages in real time. IO Link systems minimize downtime by locating issues such as cut cables or dirty sensors quickly. They send only digital signals to your PLC, regardless of whether your sensors and actuators send digital or analog signals. Because these systems send digital signals, they’re more reliable and less prone to data error and signal loss than analog signals. It also means you don't have to use expensive shielded cables since they resist EMI.
    When retrofitting an existing system, you'll need to make sure your PLC can incorporate IO Link. Check with your PLC manufacturer—most have hardware that allows you to upgrade your PLC to run IO Link.
    Note: Sockets may have extra holes on their face that are not used.
    Controllers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. IO Link Connectors. Controllers, Surface Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. IO Link Connectors. Controllers, DIN-Rail Mount.

    Surface

    Mount

    DIN-Rail Mount

    Controllers communicate between your sensors and actuators and your PLC. They are required. Setting memory automatically stores your settings and restores them once your device is back online. This eliminates needing to program a device again when you replace or fix it.
    Surface Mount—Surface mount controllers let you mount controllers on equipment such as tanks and conveyors. By mounting them on your equipment, you save space in your control cabinet. They use M12 connectors.
    DIN-Rail Mount—DIN-rail mount controllers are designed to mount inside your control cabinet, so you can access all your process control devices in a central location. They include RJ45 Ethernet ports to support JSON and MQTT IoT (Internet of Things) protocols, allowing you to link the system directly to your web server to upload information to the Cloud. Connect these ports with RJ45 cords.
    IP66 Enclosure Rating—IP66 rated components withstand washdowns.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—IP67 rated components can be temporarily submerged in water.
    IP69K Enclosure Rating—IP69K rated components hold up to high-pressure and high-temperature washdowns.
    Enclosure Rating—IP rated components block out dust and withstand some water, so they do not require an enclosure. Ports that are unused must be capped to maintain their rating.
    Input
    Output
    Communication
    Protocol
    No. of Device
    Ports
    Total No. of RJ45
    Connections
    Total No. of
    M12 Connections
    Type
    Signal
    Voltage,
    V DC
    No.
    of
    Type
    Signal
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Current,
    mA
    No.
    of
    Operating
    Voltage, V DC
    Certification
    Each
    Surface Mount
     
    IP66, IP67
    IO Link, Ethernet/IP4—7DigitalPNP0 to 308DigitalPNP300.3 amp420 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		00000000000000
    IO Link, Ethernet/IP8—11DigitalPNP0 to 3016DigitalPNP300.3 amp820 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    IO Link, Profinet4—7DigitalPNP0 to 308DigitalPNP300.3 amp420 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    IO Link, Profinet8—11DigitalPNP0 to 3016DigitalPNP300.3 amp820 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
     
    IP66, IP67, IP69K
    IO Link, Ethernet/IP4—7DigitalPNP0 to 308DigitalPNP300.3 amp420 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    IO Link, Ethernet/IP8—11DigitalPNP0 to 3016DigitalPNP300.3 amp820 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    IO Link, Profinet4—7DigitalPNP0 to 308DigitalPNP300.3 amp420 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    IO Link, Profinet8—11DigitalPNP0 to 3016DigitalPNP300.3 amp820 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
     
    DIN-Rail Mount
     
    IP20
    IO Link, Ethernet/IP83—DigitalPNP0 to 308DigitalPNP300.3 amp820 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    IO Link, Profinet83—DigitalPNP0 to 308DigitalPNP300.3 amp820 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
     
    Electrical Connector Caps
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Connector Caps. For Plugs.

    For Plugs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Connector Caps. For Sockets.

    For Sockets

    Protective caps prevent dust and debris from harming M12 connections when they're not in use. They also help maintain IP ratings by covering unused ports.
    For
    Thread
    Size
    Location
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Includes
    Each
    For Plugs
    M12
    		External—0 to 220Lanyard0000000000000
    M12
    		ExternalAnodized Aluminum0 to 220Lanyard000000000000
     
    For Sockets
    M12
    		Internal—0 to 220Lanyard000000000000
    M12
    		InternalAnodized Aluminum0 to 220—000000000000
     
    Expansion Modules
    Image of Product. Front orientation. IO Link Connectors. Expansion Modules.
    Expansion modules increase the number of inputs and outputs in your IO Link system, so you can add more sensors and actuators to your network. Connect multiple devices to each expansion module using M12 connectors, without needing to wire your devices inside a control cabinet. They transmit signals from multiple devices with a single cord. Expansion modules are optional, but when used, they must connect to a controller. Mount them on your equipment to save space in your control cabinet.
    IP65 Enclosure Rating—IP65 rated components can be rinsed.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—IP67 rated components can be temporarily submerged in water.
    IP69K Enclosure Rating—IP69K rated components hold up to high-pressure and high-temperature washdowns.
    Enclosure Rating—IP rated components block out dust and withstand some water, so they do not require an enclosure. Ports that are unused must be capped to maintain their rating.
    Input
    Output
    Expansion Module
    Type
    Communication
    Protocol
    No. of Device
    Ports
    Total No. of
    M12 Connections
    Type
    Signal
    Voltage,
    V DC
    No.
    of
    Type
    Signal
    Current,
    mA
    No.
    of
    Operating
    Voltage, V DC
    Certification
    Each
    Surface Mount
     
    IP65, IP67
    InputIO Link67DigitalPNP16 to 3012————18 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		00000000000000
    InputIO Link1011DigitalPNP16 to 3020————18 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    Input, OutputIO Link810DigitalPNP18 to 3016DigitalPNP3.6 amp1618 to 30CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    OutputIO Link68————DigitalPNP3.6 amp1218 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    OutputIO Link1012————DigitalPNP3.6 amp2018 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
     
    IP65, IP67, IP69K
    InputIO Link67DigitalPNP16 to 3012————18 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    InputIO Link1011DigitalPNP16 to 3020————18 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    Input, OutputIO Link810DigitalPNP18 to 3016DigitalPNP3.6 amp1618 to 30CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    OutputIO Link68————DigitalPNP3.6 amp1218 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    OutputIO Link1012————DigitalPNP3.6 amp2018 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
     
    Electrical Connector Caps
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Connector Caps. For Plugs.

    For Plugs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Connector Caps. For Sockets.

    For Sockets

    Protective caps prevent dust and debris from harming M12 connections when they're not in use. They also help maintain IP ratings by covering unused ports.
    For
    Thread
    Size
    Location
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Includes
    Each
    For Plugs
    M12
    		External—0 to 220Lanyard0000000000000
    M12
    		ExternalAnodized Aluminum0 to 220Lanyard000000000000
     
    For Sockets
    M12
    		Internal—0 to 220Lanyard000000000000
    M12
    		InternalAnodized Aluminum0 to 220—000000000000
     
    Converters
    Image of Product. Front orientation. IO Link Connectors. Converters.
    Converters translate analog signals to digital signals, making sensors and actuators IO-Link compatible. They are required to connect analog components to controllers and modules.
    IP67—IP67 rated components can be temporarily submerged in water.
    Enclosure Rating—IP rated components block out dust and withstand some water, so they do not require an enclosure. Ports that are unused must be capped to maintain their rating.
    Input
    Output
    Signal Converter Type
    Communication
    Protocol
    Total No. of
    M12 Connections
    Type
    Signal
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Current,
    mA
    No.
    of
    Type
    Digital Output
    Signal Type
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Current,
    mA
    No.
    of
    Operating
    Voltage, V DC
    Certification
    Each
    Plug In
     
    IP67
    Analog to DigitalIO Link2Analog—0 to 10—2DigitalPNP——118 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		00000000000000
    Analog to Digital to AnalogIO Link2Analog——4 to 201Digital, AnalogPNP—4 to 20218 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    Digital to AnalogIO Link2DigitalPNP——1Analog——4 to 20218 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
    Digital to AnalogIO Link2DigitalPNP——1Analog—0 to 10—218 to 30UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		0000000000000
     

    Handheld IO Link Programmers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. IO Link Programmers. Handheld IO Link Programmers.
    Image of Specification. 3-Pole Nano M8. Front orientation. Handheld IO Link Programmers, A Code, 3-Pole Electrical Socket, Plug In.

    3-Pole

    Nano M8

    Image of Specification. 4-Pole Nano M8. Front orientation. A Code. Handheld IO Link Programmers, Nano M8, 4-Pole Electrical Socket, Plug In.

    4-Pole

    Nano M8

    Image of Specification. 5-Pole Micro M12. Front orientation. 5-Pole Electrical Socket. Handheld IO Link Programmers, A Code, Micro M12, Plug In.

    5-Pole

    Micro

    M12

    Configure any of your IO Link devices—from sensors to switches—without a PC, outlet, or separate software. Use these programmers to set parameters, check the quality of runs, clone settings for other devices, and more. Whether you’re setting up a device for the first time or adjusting settings, the easy-to-use touchscreen makes for a smooth experience. Since these programmers are powered by a battery and small enough to carry, you can bring them wherever you need.
    As soon as you connect your device, these programmers download its IO Device Description (IODD) file. This means you won’t need to manually input device details, saving you time to jump right into programming. Internal storage keeps IODD files and custom settings on hand for you. If you need extra space, insert a microSD card (not included) into these programmers before turning on the connected device.
    Plug devices with M8 or M12 connections directly into the sockets on these programmers. If your device has wire leads, use the included adapter.
    Connection Type
    Internal Memory
    Size, GB
    Data Connection
    Features
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Battery
    Type
    Includes
    Certification
    Each
    A-Code, 3-Pole Nano M8 Plug In
    A-Code, 4 -Pole Nano M8 Plug In
    A-Code, 5-Pole Micro M12 Plug In    		16Wi-Fi
    microSD Card    		LED Status IndicatorIP30
    		RechargeableM12 to 4 Hook Adapter (1 1/2 ft. Lg)
    USB Charging Cord (1 1/2 ft. Lg)    		CE Marked
    		0000000000000000
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