1. IO-Link Sensors and IO Launch Overview

2. Agenda Introduction to IO-Link Why Rockwell Automation® IO-Link?
Our IO-Link Portfolio and Features
Commercial and Technical Documentation
IO-Link Consortium

3. What is IO-Link?
IO-Link is a worldwide open-standard protocol (IEC ) that allows sensors to easily integrate into The Connected Enterprise
IO-Link is NOT a fieldbus but an enhanced development of the current connection technology for sensors and actuators
Point to Point communications between sensor and IO Block
Forward/Backward compatible with standard sensors
IO-Link uses the same cables as standard sensors
Allows sensing devices to be visible on EtherNet/IP
Access to I/O data and configuration data
IO-Link is an open standard based on IEC
It uses point-to-point communication similar to star topology.
Following slide has a video from IO-Link site which comically explains what is IO-Link.

4. Improved Asset Utilization Enterprise Risk Management
What is IO-Link?
IO-Link combines powerful data and diagnostics with simple implementation and configuration, resulting in:
Reduced inventory and operating costs
Increased uptime/productivity
Simplified design, installation, setup and maintenance
Enhanced flexibility and scalability
An IO‐Link system consists of
IO‐Link devices ‐ sensors, actuators or combinations thereof
An IO‐Link Master
Standard 3‐wire cables
Faster Time to Market $
Lower Total Cost
of Ownership
Improved Asset Utilization
Enterprise Risk Management
IO-Link is an open standard based on IEC
It uses point-to-point communication similar to star topology.
Following slide has a video from IO-Link site which comically explains what is IO-Link.

5. How are Field I/O Signals Handled Today?
3 different types of I/O with:
Different types of wiring (2/3/4 wires)
Different types of configuration
Different types of I/O modules required
EtherNet I/P
Measurement Sensor
(Analog Input)
This slide + next shows the difference between standard IO and IO-Link.
Non IO-Link system has to juggle with
- Different Wiring
- Different configuration
- Multiple IO Module (Digital IO, Analog IO)
Can be omitted if audience is clear about the difference.
Photo-Eye/Color Sensor
(Digital Input)
Actuator/Valve Manifold
(Digital Output)

6. How Does It Change with IO-Link?
An IO‐Link system consists of IO‐Link devices (sensors and/or actuators), standard 3‐wire cables and an IO‐Link master
Sensors featuring IO-Link act the same as the standard I/O sensors until connected to a IO-Link master
EtherNet I/P
With IO-Link:
Single type of wiring (3-wire)
Single configuration platform (Studio 5000)
Single I/O module
IO-Link provides
- Single Wiring
- Same configuration platform
- Single IO Module
Can be omitted if audience is clear about the difference.
Photo-Eye/Color Sensor
Actuator/Valve Manifold
Measurement Sensor

7. Introductory Video Source: IO-Link website
The easiest way to understand IO-Link is via the video.

8. Agenda Introduction to IO-Link Why Rockwell Automation® IO-Link?
Our IO-Link Portfolio and Features
Commercial and Technical Documentation
IO-Link Consortium

9. IO-Link: An Enabling Technology for The Connected Enterprise
Enabled by integrated control and information, The Connected Enterprise allows us to create a smarter, more productive and more secure environment
The Connected Enterprise facilitates the convergence of information technology and operations and the real-time information flow between them
Based on IO-Link technology, our portfolio of smart sensors and I/O are the foundation of integrated control and information, providing seamless visibility of field data through your Integrated Architecture® control system
 Connected Enterprise
 Integrated Architecture
 A-B Controller
A-B IO-Link Master
A-B IO-Link Sensors
42JT
42EF
45CRM
871TM
Smart Sensors. Smart Machines. Smart Manufacturing.

10. The Rockwell Automation IO-Link Solution and Premier Integration
Rockwell Automation is the only supplier that offers the controller, IO-Link master and IO-Link sensors
Premier Integration: When using the full Rockwell Automation solution, customers are afforded a enhanced level of integration plus features and functionality not available with competitive offerings. This includes:
Studio 5000 Logix Designer™, a single programming environment that provides access to IO data and configuration parameters across the entire Integrated Architecture system
Add-on-Profile (AOP) that simplifies the setup of Allen-Bradley IO-Link devices by organizing sensor information and configurable parameters for intuitive programming
Automatic Device Configuration (ADC): Sensor configurations can be stored in the Logix controller and downloaded to new/replacement sensors (of the same catalog number) without the need for re- teaching/re-programming
Tag Names and structure for IO-Link process data are automatically generated from the sensor IO Device Description (IODD) files
Correlation of the Read-Write (RW) parameter values of connected IO-Link devices is compared to those stored in the controller so any differences can be mitigated (only while online in run-mode)

11. Summary of Key IO-Link Benefits and the RA Solution
One programming environment for Sensors and Architecture
Seamless integration into RA E/IP Architecture
Intuitive programming simplifies initial setup and helps eliminate logic errors
Faster Time to Market
Improved Asset Utilization
Easy access to actionable contextualized information
Real-time diagnostics optimize preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
Multiple Profiles facilitate flexible manufacturing
No incremental cost for sensors
No wiring changes
Scalable solution – enable IO-Link functionality as needed
Reduce device inventory 50% by streamlining SKU’s $
Lower Total Cost
of Ownership
ADC capabilities reduce mistakes in device replacement
Restrict configuration changes to authorized personnel only
Ensure BOM compliance
Enterprise Risk Management
By combining simple implementation with powerful data and diagnostics, IO-Link can optimize your machines today – and prepare them for the future – to increase your uptime and productivity.
Faster Time to Market
No wiring changes
Since IO-Link uses the standard 3-wire cables you use today, there’s no need to retrofit or stock special media
No shielded cables or dedicated input card needed for analog signals
Seamless connection and commissioning with the Integrated Architecture
Rockwell Automation offers a complete Allen-Bradley IO-Link solution with exclusive features and Premier Integration for seamless connection and commissioning with your Integrated Architecture
Ethernet-quality sensor data without an additional network
Create and modify sensor parameters for flexible manufacturing through software – instead of at the sensor – within minutes instead of hours
Use a single software environment (Studio 5000)
Descriptive Application Specific Names and IO Tag names simplify initial setup and helps eliminate logic errors
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Flexibility to install as standard IO today and activate IO-Link functionality as needed
IO-Link sensors act the same as standard IO when not connected to a master, so you can install IO-Link sensors today and implement IO-Link functionality later by adding IO-Link masters (informally referred to as ‘future-proofing’ the machine, i.e. inherently prepping the machine design for future addition/expansion of IO-Link)
Reduce necessary sensor inventory by 50%
Since IO-Link sensors operate in standard IO and communications modes (i.e. IO-Link models are also standard models), you reduce the sensors types you need to stock by 50%
Reduced design, installation and maintenance costs
Simplified programming (thru application-specific parameter names and descriptive tags with Studio 5000) and real-time diagnostics help streamline initial setup and troubleshooting
Uses standard 3-wire cables. No shielded cables or dedicated input card needed for analog signals
IO-Link sensors work in traditional Standard IO (SIO) applications AND IO-Link applications, simplifying the sensor selection process
Scalable solution
Since IO-Link sensors operate in standard and communication modes over standard cabling, IO-Link functionality can be added only where and when you want it by simply adding IO-Link masters
Improved Asset Utilization
Real-time diagnostics optimize preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
Monitor real-time sensor health diagnostics and trending to identify and correct issues before failures can occur
Detect damaged sensors and pinpoint their exact locations through descriptive tags and application-specific parameter names
Multiple Profiles facilitate flexible manufacturing
Quickly modify sensor parameters remotely through software for flexible manufacturing on the fly – instead of at the sensor locations
Multiple configurations can be stored in the controller to support changes in machine production
Easy access to actionable data
Visibility of process data, trending and diagnostics allow you to MONITOR machine health and performance to optimize performance and facilitate preventative maintenance
Enterprise Risk Management
Consistent application behavior upon device replacement
Sensor parameters and configurations are stored in the controller and downloaded to the new sensor
With consistent sensor configurations, the application will continue to perform as originally designed
Control BOM compliance
Stored device configurations ensure sensor replacements are of the same type, preserving the integrity of the machine’s BOM
Restrict configuration changes to authorized personnel only
Sensor configuration storage and lockout prevent unauthorized changes to sensor configurations and prevent uncontrolled sensor replacement
Smart Sensors enabling Smart Machines enabling Smart Manufacturing

12. Agenda Introduction to IO-Link Why Rockwell Automation® IO-Link?
Our IO-Link Portfolio and Features
Commercial and Technical Documentation
IO-Link Consortium

13. Product Overview
The Allen-Bradley IO-Link solution includes the following products:
IO-Link Master
1734-4IOL IP20 Point IO
Photoelectric Sensors
42JT Photoelectric Sensors (P-Retro, Diffuse, Thru-Beam)
42EF Photoelectric Sensors (P-Retro and Diffuse)
45CRM Color Registration Sensor
45LMS Laser Measurement Sensor
Inductive Sensors
871C Miniature Sensors (3, 4, and 5mm)
871TM Long Range Sensors (12 and 18mm)

14. POINT IO-LINK Master
The IOL IO-Link Master module enables connection of up to 4 IO-Link devices or standard IO
Parameterization of IO-Link devices are handled via Add-On-Profile (Rockwell Automation and Partner solutions only)
IO wiring topologies between existing POINT terminal and IO-Link devices are maintained
Supported by all POINT Series B Ethernet adapters (FW and above)
Minimum RSLogix5000 V20 and above

15. Key IO-Link Sensor Features
Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) reduces errors upon sensor replacement - configurations stored in the controller are automatically sent to the new device
Multiple profiles facilitate flexible manufacturing by reducing changeover time for each sensor from minutes to seconds
Real-time diagnostics and trending optimize preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, reducing issue resolution time by up to 90%
Application Specific Names make it easy to identify sensors during commissioning and over the lifetime of the machine
Descriptive Tags are automatically generated for I/O data, significantly reducing setup time and simplifying troubleshooting and maintenance.
OEM (commissioning)
Building multiple machines (simple project download)
End User (run-time)
Easy sensor replacement
Agnostic to cable, connection types
Easy tool change-ups

16. IO-Link Sensors Key Features

17. Agenda Introduction to IO-Link Why Rockwell Automation® IO-Link?
Our IO-Link Portfolio and Features
Commercial and Technical Documentation

18. Launch Materials - Commercial
Smart Sensors with IO-Link Brochure: IOLINK-BR001A-EN-P
IO-Link Technology Website: and-Communications/IO-Link
Product Profiles:
42JT VisiSight: 42JT-PP002A-EN-P
42EF RightSight: 42EF-PP002A-EN-P
45CRM Color Registration Mark Sensor: 45CRM-PP002A-EN-P
45LMS Laser Measurement Sensor: 45LMS-PP002A-EN-P
871C Inductive Proximity Sensors: 871C-PP001A-EN-P
871TM Inductive Proximity Sensors: 871TM-PP002A-EN-P
Point I/O Master for IO-Link: 1734-PP001E-EN-P

19. Launch Materials - Technical
User Manuals:
42JT VisiSight: 42JT-PP002A-EN-P
42EF RightSight: 42EF-PP002A-EN-P
45CRM Color Registration Mark Sensor: 45CRM-UM001A-EN-P
45LMS Laser Measurement Sensor: 45LMS-PP002A-EN-P
871C Inductive Proximity Sensors: 871C-UM001A-EN-P
871TM Inductive Proximity Sensors: 871TM-UM002A-EN-P
Point I/O Master for IO-Link: 1734-UM020A-EN-P
Sample Code: Download from Sample Code Library
IODD Files: Download from Product Compatibility & Download Center
1734 4IOL AOP Software Download Website
CAD Drawings
ProposalWorks (RAISE)