The benefits of logic modules

Like human hands, a machine needs information and time to produce the product we want. The information must be collected and processed in order to carry out the next logical steps. If the requirements become more complex, more information must be provided and processed, which requires additional resources. Our logic modules help to distribute these resources so that each individual piece of information no longer has to be processed centrally in a controller. This ensures shorter cable routes, less wiring and significantly reduces the need for control inputs thanks to decentralized information distribution, which is also more accessible for expansions.

With the introduction of standardized IO-Link technology, the logic distributors from ipf electronic have finally developed into flexibly parameterizable devices, which once again massively expands the potential application possibilities. To complete our portfolio in this area, we have now added the VL530100 IO-Link logic module for freely wireable control cabinet installation as a further development of the popular VL25-series for the

top-hat rail.

To save space on the DIN rail, the housing of the VL530100 has been made significantly narrower at 22.5mm. In terms of performance, the device is similar to its siblings in the VL31 and VL61-series, which are designed for field use, although the functions of the new module are identical to those of the VL610328 IO-Link logic module. The two digital switching outputs of the VL53 can be logically linked with up to eight sensor inputs. Both the inputs and logics can be freely selected. In addition, tried and tested features of the previous IO-Link logic modules have been adopted in the VL530100. These include the creation of virtual groups, which allow several conventional modules to be replaced by a single IO-Link module.

The device also has a debounce function that makes it possible to route a signal via a mechanical contact. If, for example, the signal of a mechanical limit switch, plunger switch or roller limit switch is to be coupled to an input of the VL53 instead of a sensor signal, this special function prevents the evaluation of several switching signals due to contact bounce of a switch.