First IO-Link logic distributors from ipf

Many freedoms for parameterization

ipf electronic presents for the first time the logic modules VL610304 and VL610308 with four and eight sensor inputs respectively, which can be parameterized completely freely and therefore very flexibly thanks to the IO-Link interface.

Logic modules logically link different sensor signals with each other (AND link or OR link). This is always useful when, for example, the digital signals of a large number of sensors need to be processed on machines, but there are not enough inputs available on a control (unit). Until now, however, several different logic distributors were always required for different logic operations, as they each have two outputs regardless of the number of slots for the sensors (inputs). In the initial state, the input signals at the outputs can either only be AND-linked or only OR-linked. The choice of logic and the associated tasks was therefore always limited until now.

Thanks to IO-Link, however, the new logic modules from ipf electronic can be parameterized very flexibly according to the respective requirements. The result: the variety of versions otherwise required for a wide range of linking tasks is drastically reduced. The modules' inputs can now be linked independently of each other, allowing a single distribution terminal to be used to freely select both the inputs and the required logics.

Another interesting function is the creation of virtual groups with a single logic module. For example, certain slots can be combined in a group with a virtual AND link, while the remaining slots are OR-linked in a second virtual group. The respective outputs of the groups then lead to another common and also freely selectable logic. Previously, three conventional logic distributors were required for such configurations.

In addition, the new logic modules offer further advantages that are already known from IO-Link sensors, among others. These include fast and safe device replacement in the event of a defect, as the IO link master can automatically transfer the already stored parameters of a defective device to the replacement module.

The new IO-Link logic modules impress with their greater flexibility of use in practice, significantly minimize the wiring effort, reduce warehousing and save space during installation.

Further links

Logic module VL610304

Logic module VL610308