The aerodynamic part of the IO-Link ecosystem

The IO-Link is indeed one of the best options when it comes to pneumatic and electrical connections throughout the entire device and via Ethernet。Compared with the traditional bus communication method, it has a lower connection cost, and can be integrated with the valve island to realize the Ethernet penetration of the entire device。IO-Link is a standardized interface technology based on serial communication that can be used to connect devices such as sensors and actuators。It uses a standard 3-wire (power, ground, and communication) connection and enables the transmission of digital and analog signals。By using IO-Link, the entire device can be controlled and monitored through a single Ethernet connection。One of the main advantages of using IO-Link is the reduction of connection costs。Traditional bus communication usually requires additional hardware and complex wiring, while IO-Link only needs to use a standard 3-wire connection, reducing cost and workload。In addition, IO-Link also has automatic device identification and configuration, simplifying the installation and commissioning process of the equipment。Another advantage is that IO-Link valve islands support multiple brands of solenoid valves。This means that the user can use the IO-Link valve island in combination with the existing manufacturer's products without replacing the entire equipment, thus reducing the user's selection problems and costs。

All in all, IO-Link offers a number of advantages in terms of pneumatic and electrical connectivity throughout the device, as well as Ethernet connectivity。It can reduce connection costs, simplify equipment installation and commissioning, and at the same time, it is compatible with existing manufacturers' products, bringing convenience and economic benefits to the market。

IO-Link valve islands offer the following advantages

Compared with the traditional single solenoid valve or multi-pin integrated valve islands, IO-Link valve islands have obvious advantages in wiring control。With IO-Link valve islands, only one 4-core ordinary IO wire is required to control up to 24 bit double coil valve islands, and can be connected to devices such as PLC control modules via wiring。Compared with the traditional single solenoid valve or multi-pin integrated valve island, this wiring method can significantly reduce the field labor cost。Since the IO-Link valve island requires only one ordinary IO wire, without the need for complex wiring and connectors, wiring materials and installation time are saved。This is very beneficial for the wiring and installation of large-scale equipment。In addition, IO-Link can also achieve field IO penetration, that is, the signal can be transmitted directly to the device through IO-Link, and the pneumatic components in the device are more perfectly integrated together。In this way, both control and monitoring can be more convenient。

In summary, the advantages of IO-Link valve islands for routing control are reflected in the ability to control multiple valve islands using simple IO wires, reducing field labor costs, and better integration with pneumatic components in the device。This makes IO-Link valve islands a more cost-effective and user-friendly option for practical applications。