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 ...

Thanks to the rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the number and type of sensors deployed on factory floors is growing and in search of a streamlined way to communicate and share data, ...

Renesas has introduced the CCE4511 four-channel IO-Link master IC and the ZSSC3286, an IO-Link-ready sensor signal conditioner IC. Widely used in industrial automation, the IO-Link digital ...

The use of IO-Link as a communication protocol in industrial plants has seen remarkable expansion over the past several years. The total number of installed IO-Link nodes reached 51.6 million by the ...

In many applications, harsh ambient conditions present a significant challenge for sensor technology. In such cases, ultrasonic sensors that are largely unaffected by physical influences become ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new transceiver for the single-drop communication interface IO-Link promises to boost factory floor efficiency and productivity by enabling seamless, bidirectional communication between sensors, ...

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 ...

As high-speed packaging lines and robotic systems continue to increase in speed, precision and autonomy, weighing is evolving - from a simple control point into a core element of modern automation ...