3.2 IO-Link communication interface
The product has the IO-Link communication interface.
IO-Link communication is a master-device communication system.
The product can be operated in standard I/O mode (SIO) or IO-Link mode (IOL). All
automation functions and other parameter settings are effective in IO-Link mode and in
standard I/O mode.
The following functions are supported via the standard IO-Link communication inter‐
face:
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Flexible sensor settings
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Digital transmission of sensor signals to the IO-Link Master
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Visualization and parameterization of the sensor
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Diagnostics/condition monitoring
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Device identification
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Easy device replacement
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Events
3.2.1 Documentation and accessories
Accessory components and additional information are available for integrating and setting the IO-Link device. You
will find documentation and software, accessories and links to the SICK ProductID.
Documentation and software
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IODD: Device description file
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IODD overview: List of IODD contents
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IO-Link description: Detailed description of the process, service data and events of the IO-Link device
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SOPAS ET: Configuration software as a free download
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The documentation for SOPAS ETis stored in the system folder on your computer with the download:
C:\Program Files (x86)\SOPAS ET\help
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Visualization file (SDD = SOPAS Device Description) for operation via SOPAS ET.
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Function Block Factory
IO-Link products can be easily connected to a computer via USB using the SiLink master. You can quickly and easily
test or parameterize the connected products using the SOPAS ET (SICK Engineering Tool with graphic user navigation
and convenient visualization).
Accessories
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IO-Link master
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SiLink master
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Connecting cables
3.3 Scope of delivery
The delivery of the device includes the following components:
Table 1: Scope of delivery
No. of
units
Component Note
1 Device in the version ordered -
1 Printed safety notes, multilin‐
gual
Brief information and general safety notes
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