IO-Link DevKits
We are always ready to support our partners in the IO-Link Community and also the newcomers to the IO-Link Community with special customized solutions. With this in mind, together with our partners we have developed various demo kits and ready-to-use evaluation systems, which make it possible for the new IO-Link community members to learn and discover the power of the IO-Link based systems.
8-Port IO-Link Master Reference Design
IO-Link®, the new bi-directional, digital, point-to-point communication standard (IEC 61131-9) offers a standardized mapping of advanced sensor and actuator features into the automation tool environment. This technology leverages small but powerful microprocessors being incorporated into sensors and actuators to improve control, parameterization and diagnostics.
TEConcept has developed an 8-Port IO-Link master reference design that demonstrates a robust physical interface built using two LTC2874 ICs. The DC2228A will operate your favorite IO-Link device, controlled by Control Tool software (including IODD Interpreter) via an Ethernet connection.
DC2228A operates either with an external 24V supply or, optionally, a Power over Ethernet (PoE) system. In the case of PoE, it can be completely powered via an Ethernet connection to power sourcing equipment such as a PoE injector or PoE switch. We recommend a 90W LTPoE++ solution such as the Allnet ALL048900, which comes with its own power adapter.
LT DC2228A Product Page - http://www.linear.com/solutions/5484
IO-Link Device Demo Board
Demonstration circuit 2227A is a complete IO-Link® device built using the LT®3669-2 to implement an IO-Link v1.1 physical interface (PHY). The IO-Link stack protocol runs on an Atmel ATmega microcontroller which connects to LT3669-2’s logic IO-signals to communicate with an IO-Link master via the CQ1 transceiver.
8-Channel IO-Link Master
The MAXREFDES145 is a fully IO-Link®-compliant, 8-port IO-Link master reference design. This design uses TEConcept's IO-Link master stack and is both an IO-Link master reference design as well as an IO-Link sensor/actuator development and test system. Eight IO-Link ports allow for simultaneous testing of up to eight different sensors (or actuators). The reference design has eight robust female M12 connectors, the most common connector used for IO-Link, and ships with two IO-Link cables to quickly connect to IO-Link compatible sensors and actuators. An AC-to-DC (24VDC/1A) power-supply cube is capable of providing at least 125mA simultaneously to each port and more when fewer ports are unused. A USB 2.0 Type B connector allows for quick connectivity to a Windows® PC.
The easy-to-use TEConcept Control Tool (CT) GUI software with IODD file import capability makes the MAXREFDES145# a must-have for any company or engineer serious about developing IO-Link products.
Features
- Fully IO-Link Version 1.1 Compliant
- TEConcept IO-Link Master Stack
- Easy-to-Use TEConcept TC Tool
- 8 IO-Link Master Ports
- Ships with All Cables Needed
- Field Update Programmable
Competitive Advantages
- Simultaneous 8-Port Operation
- Easy-to-Use GUI
- IODD Import
Applications
- Control and automation
- IO-Link sensors
- IO-Link actuators
IO-Link Device Demo
Advanced factory automation solutions (i.e., Industry 4.0) require an increasing number of smart sensors and smart actuators, which are typically controlled using IO-Link® point-to-point serial communication between the sensor/actuator and IO-Link master. As a leading provider of IO-Link device transceiver and master transceiver ICs, Analog Devices, Inc., also provides complete reference design solutions to help our customers improve their time to market. These proven designs cover all the hardware and software requirements needed for compliance with the IO-Link standard.
IO-Link is the first open, field bus agnostic, low-cost, point-to-point serial communication protocol used for communicating with sensors and actuators that has been adopted as an international standard (IEC 61131-9). IO-Link standardizes interoperability of industrial equipment from all over the world. IO-Link can function directly from a PLC or be integrated into standard field buses, quickly making it the de-facto standard for universally communicating with smart devices like the MAXREFDES281.
The MAXREFDES281# is a complete, IO-Link reference design that allows an engineer to connect device or actuator development boards with a Pmod™-compatible peripheral module connector, and interface to an IO-Link Master. The MAXREFDES281# consists of a MAX22516 IO-Link transceiver with integrated data link controller and protection, a microcontroller to run application code, and has a peripheral module connector to connect device or actuator functions, supporting SPI, I2C, or UART interfaces.
Features
- IEC 61131-9-Compliant
- IO-Link Version 1.1-Compliant
Reference Designs:
TEConcept develops reference designs that use IO-Link components such as transceivers or controllers. Currently, reference designs are available for products from ST-Microelectronics, Analog Devices, MAXIM (MAXREFDES79), MAXIM (MAXREFDES145), Creative Chips, HMT, Freescale, NXP and Texas Instruments.