Introduction EP6228-0042
8-channel IO-Link master, Class A, 8 x digital input
The EP6228-0042 IO-Link module enables connection of up to eight IO-Link devices, e.g. IO-Link box modules, actuators, sensors or combinations thereof. In addition, the EP6228-0042 offers additional digital inputs on the eight Class A master ports. A point-to-point connection is used between the module and the device. The terminal is parameterized via the EtherCAT master. IO-Link is designed as an intelligent link between the fieldbus level and the sensor, wherein parameterization information can be exchanged bidirectionally via the IO-Link connection. The parameterization of the IO-Link devices with service data can be done from TwinCAT via ADS or very conveniently via the integrated IO-Link configuration tool.
In the standard setting, the EP6228-0042 functions as a 8-channel input terminal, 24 VDC, which communicates with connected IO-Link devices, parameterizes them and, if necessary, changes their operating mode.