Tom Austin-Morgan

Balluff I/O blocks enable quicker CC-Link IE network building

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Balluff offers a range of I/O blocks and also IO-Link sensor hubs, which enable simple, rapid building and/or reconfiguring of networks, including CC-Link IE and CC-Link enabled versions. They are configured as two galvanically isolated segments, so that two separately switchable safety circuits can be implemented using a single module. Further, they can support both digital and analogue sensors and can be used with an additional power module if required.

CC-Link IE is the Industrial Ethernet version of the CC-Link fieldbus, which is claimed to be unique in providing gigabit bandwidth so that large amounts of data can be transmitted very quickly. Both CC-Link IE and CC-Link have the combined support of over 300 different device manufacturers worldwide.

Both Balluff’s digital I/O blocks and IO-Link hubs are said to enable up to 16 standard sensors or other field devices to be connected into networks quickly, conveniently and reliably. The blocks are available with plastic or metal bodies, their fully encapsulated housing providing protection against impacts and corrosive liquids to IP67. They are designed for temperatures of up to 70°C and for use in harsh industrial environments.

I/O blocks
IO-Link sensor hubs
building or reconfiguring networks
CC-Link IE
CC-Link enabled
galvanically isolated segments
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