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4.9 IO-Link

This unit has an IO-Link communication interface which enables direct access to

process and diagnostic data� In addition it is possible to set the parameters of the

unit while it is in operation� Operation of the unit via an IO-Link interface requires

an IO-Link master�

With a PC, suitable IO-Link software and an IO-Link adapter cable communication

is possible when the system is not in operation�

The IODDs necessary for the configuration of the unit, detailed information about

process data structure, diagnostic information, parameter addresses and the

necessary information about the required IO-Link hardware and software can be

found at www�ifm�com�

4.9.1 Additional functions via IO-Link

• Noise-immune signal transmission without measured value losses�

• Remote parameter setting of the unit�

• Transmission of the parameter settings to a replaced sensor or to other sen-

sors of the same type�

• Simultaneous reading of all process values (volumetric flow, temperature, pres-

sure, totaliser), the binary switching signals and the device status�

• Comprehensive display of error and event messages�

• Management of device tags�

• Evaluation of the process values and diagnostic data via IO-Link master�

• Paperless logging of parameter sets, process values and diagnostic informa-

tion�

• Additional parameters:

- electronic lock as protection against tampering,

- flashing function for sensor localisation: [Flash ON] > switching status LEDs

flash; display: "IO-Link" (green, flashing)�

IFM SD1540 User Manual

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