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UC***-18GS series
Product Description
Standardized device description files ("IODDs") and parameterization via software tools ensure
convenient configuration and integration of IO-Link sensors. Intelligent and transparent param-
eter management increases application flexibility and keeps downtimes to a minimum.
Parameters can be customized quickly and easily, even for complex production and batch
changes. Transparency right through to the sensor gives users access to a comprehensive
range of parameterization options and device diagnostics functions, allowing them to perform
predictive servicing.
The technology offers particular benefits
• In service (troubleshooting, servicing, and device exchange)
• During commissioning (cloning, identification, configuration, and localization)
• And during operation (job changeover, continuous parameter monitoring, and online diag-
nostics)
Device Description File (IODD)
The sensor parameters are different for each device. A standardized description of these
parameters can be found in the IO Device Description (IODD). The IODD can be imported into
various engineering tools from different system providers, providing they support IODD. The
sensor can be configured or diagnosed using the appropriate tool.
IODDs can be integrated in a control environment to allow IO-Link devices to be used for IO-
Link operation. Both programming and exchanging process data can be performed with a PLC.
The IODD can be imported into a range of engineering tools from various system providers for
programming and diagnostics, provided these tools support IODD
DTM (Device Type Manager)
If a sensor is not used long-term in an IO-Link environment, but nevertheless needs to be con-
figured, this can be done easily via a PC with installed FDT frame application (e.g., PACTware)
and with the DTM (Device Type Manager, a kind of "device driver") available for the sensor.
Unlike configuration via the IODD, this method provides extended functions and ensures
improved graphic visualization and convenient operation. Functions such as UC***-18GS
series "echo suppression" can only be configured via the relevant DTM.
Offline Parameterization
For offline parameterization, IO-Link devices are already configured before mounting. To do
this, use the Pepperl+Fuchs IO-Link USB master.
We recommend using the "PACTware" software as an FDT frame application and user inter-
face. So that it can be used in PACTware, the IODD must first be translated via the "IODD inter-
preter DTM" software. "IODD Interpreter DTM" is used to transform the IODD into a tabular user
interface for parameterization.
The software components required in each case are summarized in the most current version of
the "IO-Link Offline Parameterization Tool" software package. The software package and the
documentation on its installation and use can be found online at www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
If you use the "IO-Link Offline Parameterization Tool" software package, have active internet
access, and have connected your device via the Pepperl+Fuchs IO-Link USB master, the
PACTware will automatically find the right IODD online.
The device description file (IODD) required for integration in an IO-Link system and for parame-
terization and diagnosis is available online. Visit www.pepperl-fuchs.com and navigate to the
relevant product page for the UC***-18GS sensor.
Online Parameterization
When commissioning machines and plants, you must integrate master and IO-Link devices into
the appropriate control environment. Depending on the components used, different software is
required.
You can configure and parameterize the devices using an IO-Link configuration tool. During
operation, you can check the parameters for the IO-Link devices, read, and monitor the status
and diagnostic data. IO-Link data is integrated into an application program using function
blocks.
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