INOXPA continue to commit to technological innovation in order to optimise processes in the sanitary industry. And now we present the new C-TOP S IO-Link control unit, designed to provide smarter, more precise and more efficient valve control. The integration of IO-Link into control units represents a major breakthrough compared to conventional digital solutions, enabling advanced two-way communication, real-time diagnostics and more flexible configuration.
What is the IO-Link communication interface and why does it push the boundaries for automation?
IO-Link is a standardised industrial communication protocol (IEC 61131-9) that enables the smart connection of sensors and actuators to automation systems. As opposed to traditional digital solutions, IO-Link provides continuous two-way communication between the control unit and the monitoring system, enabling constant real-time data exchange. This improves process monitoring but also makes predictive maintenance easier and optimises performance.
The benefits of INOXPA C-TOP S IO-Link control units compared to standard digital solutions:
The information transmitted between the INOXPA C-TOP S IO-Link unit and the automation system can be categorised as 3 types:
Process data: Data obtained at the measuring point that is sent periodically to the master IO-Link or also information sent to the device from the master.
Parameter data: This data refers to the information about each device has regarding, for example, the model, code, serial number, description, and so on.
Diagnostic data: This data, also known as “events”, affect how well and correctly the IO-Link device operates and performs, such as temperature, load, errors, etc.
The new INOXPA C-TOP S IO-Link unit provides new functions that can be summarised as:
With solutions such as the C-TOP S IO-Link, INOXPA continue to provide value to our customers by integrating cutting-edge technologies to increase productivity and reliability in production.
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