IO-Link Gateways for BP switch or BR switch chain

Industry 4.0 ready

Process data are cyclically sent to the control system via IO-Link. These data include all status signals, such as the door or guard locking position, and the indication of whether a switch is in the limit range of the actuating range.
The process data are available to the control system in real time (after approx. 200 ms) and can be used for the automation process.
Moreover, acyclical polling can be used to transfer environmental data such as the internal switch temperature, the applied voltage or the ID of the current transponder, as well as other values.

Plug and play series connection

Connection for safety switches with BP/BR technology without addressing the individual switches. The wiring and configuration work is minimized.

Device data and events

The higher-level control system can poll more than 30 different items of information from the connected switches. Comprehensive data transmission via IO-Link enables targeted preventive maintenance, for example.

Simple implementation of innovative applications

Device data (transponder code) from the actuators used can be employed to detect individual rotary table positions or different containers, for example.