Wenglor EP0L001 IO-Link master

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The Wenglor EP0L001 IO-Link master is a multiprotocol module designed for consistent communication right on up to the field level. Up to eight IO-Link-compatible sensors and actuators in accordance with IO-Link standards 1.0 and 1.1 can be easily and flexibly incorporated into the control level via Industrial Ethernet.

The eight IO-Link-compatible, freely configurable M12 ports offer high flexibility where module allocation is concerned, and reduce the costs of each channel to a minimum. Four of the eight ports are laid out as class B variants in order to be able to make increased load current available, as frequently required by actuators. A continuous load current of up to 2 A per class B port (total 8 A) is possible. Supply power to all components is assured by the L-coded M12 plugs, which also provide the opportunity of connecting additional field modules. In the event that a terminal device should fail, electrical isolation ensures that module communication is not interrupted and that disturbances are quickly eliminated. A total of 12 digital inputs, eight digital outputs or configuration by means of eight IO-Link-compatible ports offer connection diversity and efficient use of the master.

The IO-Link master supports both PROFINET and EtherNet/IP Industrial Ethernet protocols. The respective protocol can be selected at the master with the rotary encoder switch. The two switch ports permit connection via line or ring topology. Depending on protocol, the IO-Link master offers functions such as fast start-up, shared device and Device Level Ring, as well as MRP.