TEConcept IO-Link Products

Current sensors and actuators are equipped with small but powerful microprocessors that introduce advanced features like parameterization and diagnostics to these devices. However, those features are currently not visible to standardized project planning tools.

IO-Link, the new bi-directional, digital, point-to-point communication standard (IEC 61131-9) now offers a standardized mapping of advanced sensor and actuator features into the automation tool environment.

Our IO-Link master software stack allows automation system and machine tool providers an easy way to integrate state-of-the-art IO-Link technology into their products.

• Complies with latest IO-Link communication specification 
• Multi-port support. The number of ports only limited by hardware resources.
• Cycle times: 
• 0,4ms @ 230,4 kBaud
• 2,3ms @ 38,4kBaud
• 18ms@ 4,8kBaud
• System load max. 20MHz/Port (COM3-speed)
• Control and test API
• IO-Link SMI API support according v1.1.3 specification
• (advanced Fieldnet mapping support using our TSTL API)

The IO-Link master firmware library provides full access to all features and services defined in the IO-Link Communication Specification V1.1.x (latest v1.1.3) The stack supports all the important features such as ISDU, Interleaved Mode and diagnostics handling with event details. The standardized SMI API interface and our TSTL Layer supports easy integration to fieldbus/fieldnet mappings (like Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, etc...)

RTOS is NOT required for multiport applications. (but usage with RTOS is possible, already supports and tested with several RTOS)

• Development license including IO-Link Master stack source code
• Manufacturing license
• Documentation with installation manual and hardware adaptation description
• API user guide
• Demo application
• Compiler & linker example setups
• IO-Link configuration tool with IODD interpreter

• Evaluation boards
  
• Software and hardware design and engineering support
• Conformance testing and test system rental (according IO-Link Test Specification)

A demo Control Tool Software (CT) for the control of the stack via a connected PC simplifies access to the implemented functionality.

• STMicroelectronics STM32 series (Cortex M0, Cortex M3, Cortex M4)
  
• Atmel ATSAM3S (Cortex M3)
• NXP LPC series (Cortex M0, Cortex M3, Cortex M4)
• Renesas RX series

• STMicroelectronics L6360
  
• Elmos E891.10
• Linear Technology LTC2874
• Renesas CCE4510/or newer
  
• Maxim MAX14824/MAX14819
• ZMDI ZIOL2411
• Freescale CM3120

• KEIL-MDK
• IAR Toolchain
• Eclipse/GNU-GCC Toolchain / NXP LPCXpresso

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Our flexible stack structure allows easy porting of our IO-Link Master stack to any microcontroller/ASIC to fulfill our business partners' requirements.

The supported MCUs or PHYs listed here are examples of existing portings. All the components listed are already verified/used with our stack. If you want to use another MCU or IO-Link PHY not listed here or you need a special hardware or FPGA-based design, please contact us.

The IO-Link V1.1.x Master Stack is offered as full source code buyout license. Please contact our sales department for licensing details. 

Current sensors and actuators are equipped with small but powerful microprocessors that introduce advanced features like parameterization and diagnostics to these devices. However, those features are currently not visible to standardized project planning tools.

IO-Link^TM, the new bi-directional, digital, point-to-point communication standard (IEC 61131-9) now offers a standardized mapping of advanced sensor and actuator features into the automation tool environment.

Our IO-Link software stack opens sensor and actuator manufacturers a cost efficient and easy way to integrate state-of-the-art IO-Link technology into their products.

• Compliant with latest IO-Link communication specification.
• Synchronous or asynchronous process data handling.
• ISDU support.
• Data storage.
• Parameter handler.
• Process synchronisation.
• System load ~ 50 % on 8-Bit processor @ 16 MHz.
• Porting to different µCs and IO-Link PHYs requires only an exchange of drivers.
• Matches to the current V1.1.2 IO-Link interface specification
• Allows synchronous and asynchronous process data access
• Support of data management
• Optimized for short response times
• System load ~ 50 % with a 8-Bit processor @ 14.7456 MHz.
• Modular stack design allows support and exchange of various IO-Link transceiver chips

• STMicroelectronics STM32 (Cortex M0, Cortex M3, Cortex M4)
  
• STMicroelectronics STM8L/STM8S
• Renesas RL78
• Silicon Labs C8051F31x
• NXP LPC11xx (Cortex M0)
• Atmel ATSAM3S (Cortex M3)
• Atmel ATmega32/64/128
• Atmel ATtiny
• MSP430
• EFM32

• STMicroelectronics L6362
  
• Maxim MAX14820 / MAX14821 / MAX14827A / MAX14828
  
• Linear Technology LT3669/LT3669-2
• HMT microelectronic HMT7742
• Renesas CCE4502, ZIOL2401
• Texas Instruments SN65HVD10x, TIOL

• KEIL-MDK
• SiLabs IDE
• ST Visual Develop
• Eclipse/GCC/NXP LPCXpresso
• IAR
• Cosmic

Our flexible stack structure allows easy porting of our IO-Link Device stack to any microcontroller/ASIC to fulfill our business partners' requirements.

The supported MCUs or PHYs listed here are examples of existing portings. All the components listed are already verified/used with our stack. If you want to use another MCU or IO-Link PHY not listed here or you need a special hardware or FPGA-based design, please contact us.

The IO-Link V1.1.x Device  Stack is offered as full source code buyout license. Please contact our sales department for licensing details. 

• No limitation to single device ID.
• Driver for one processor architecture.
• Driver for selected IO-Link PHY-ASIC driver.
• IO-Link device stack API user guide.
• Installation manual and device driver API description.
• Demo application.
• Compiler and Linker example setups.

• Evaluations boards.
• IO-Link device descriptor IODD design support.
• Software/Hardware design support.
• Conformance tests.

A new profile for updating the firmware of IO-Link devices is currently being specified. This profile will allow the user to update IO-Link devices in the field by using the standard IO-Link masters. The profile is fully compliant with the IO-Link Interface specification and does not need much more than a specific PC tool that handles the download process and communicates with the IO-Link master. The working draft of this new profile is already accessible to IO-Link members.

In order to support the Firmware update a device must be equipped with a specific bootloader. On the master side, standard IO-Link masters can be used. Of course some software support that handles the update files is required.

It is to be expected that in future many master manufacturers will provide tools that communicate with their masters to support IO-Link device firmware updates. Initially only a limited number of masters, in particular USB masters will be equipped with such a tool.

TEConcept is actively participating in this IO-Link working group and has already started to develop a "proof-of-concept" implementation of device that has the required bootloader and is also writing software tools that can interact with IO-Link masters that are equipped with the TEConcept Stack.

After finalization of the firmware upload profile, TEConcept plans to offer firmware download bootloaders and IO-Link master solutions that support the new profile. This bootloader can be added to an existing IO-Link product. In addition to the integration of the new bootloader only a few modifications to an existing product are required to support the IO-link Firmware Update Profile.

Current sensors and actuators are equipped with small but powerful microprocessors that introduce advanced features like parameterization and diagnostics to these devices. However, those features are currently not visible to standardized project planning tools.

IO-Link^TM, the new bi-directional, digital, point-to-point communication standard (IEC 61131-9) now offers a standardized mapping of advanced sensor and actuator features into the automation tool environment.

The 4-Port USB Master is ideally suited for engineering purposes and small PC-based applications.

It uses the STMicroelectronics L6360 transceiver chip. A Windows-based graphical user interface is included that reads IO-Link device descriptor files and offers an easy way to connect to all kinds of IO-Link devices.

• Fully compliant to IO-Link V1.1.2
• All COM-speeds supported
• Data storage supported
• M12 IO-Link connector
• DIN Rail Mount
• PC-Tool included with
  • IODD Interpreter
  • Process data visualization
  • Event visualization
  • Parameter R/W access
  • IODD menu structure support
  • IODD user role support
  • Socket interface for process data
  • 4-port support
• Windows DLL optionally available for customized  and software based access to the Master

• Simple evaluation of devices
• Engineering support
• Mini "PLC" that connects IO-Link sensors and actors. 

IO-Link USB-4-Port-Master

The IO-Link One-Port Master Module provides easy access to IO-Link devices without PLC.

The IO-Link master module contains an IO-Link compliant transceiver PHY together with a controller running a fully compliant IO-Link master stack.

The IO-Link master module can communicate with external hardware by SPI and/or UART interfaces.
Simple telegrams send over these interfaces allow control of the master and provide easy access to process data and IO-Link configuration diagnostic features.

Device configuration can be done offline by an integrated USB connector via a PC running a comfortable and self-explanatory IO-Link control tool.

The module can be plugged onto an existing board. For development purposes, a reference mother board is available.

• Compliant to V1.1 IO-Link specification
• IO-Link transceiver with integrated protection
• L+ device power switchable
• SPI / UART interface for simple control of the Master
• USB interface for control of the Master using the TEConcept PC control tool
• Dimensions: 43mm x 33 mm

• 24V power supply connector
• DB-9 serial connector
• Power supply for IO-Link master module
• M12-IO-Link Master connector

Seamless integration of IO-Link devices into machine control or similar systems that work without classical PLCs.

• Development effort and cost reduced
• Time to Market shortened
• Cost advantages as no IO-Link master stack is required

One-Port Master Module

The IO-Link Four-Port Master Module provides easy access to IO-Link devices without PLC.

The master module contains 4 fully tested IO-Link compliant transceiver PHYs together with a controller running a fully compliant IO-Link master stack.

The IO-Link master module can communicate with external hardware via SPI and/or UART interfaces.
Simple telegrams send over these serial interfaces allow communication with the master and provide easy access to process data and IO-Link diagnostic information of up to 4 connected devices.

Device configuration can be done offline by an integrated USB connector via a PC running a comfortable and self-explanatory IO-Link control tool.

The module can be plugged onto an existing board. For develop purposes a reference mother board is available.

(Optional customization of the 4-port master application software can be offered for low cost, stand alone mini PLC systems.

• Fully compliant to V1.1 IO-Link interface specification
• IO-Link V1.1 compatible stack
• Integrated IO-Link transceiver and protection
• L+ device power switchable
• SPI interface for control and process data
• UART interface for control and process data
• USB interface for PC control
• Dimension: 59mm x 39mm

• 24V power supply connector
• DB-9 serial connector
• Power supply for IO-Link master module
• M12-IO-Link Master connector

• Seamless integration of IO-Link devices into machine control or similar systems that work without classical PLCs.
• Stand-alone system that connects IO-Link devices and actors e.g. (Fillstate sensor -> Signal Tower)

• Development effort and cost reduced
  
• Time to Market shortened
• Cost advantages as no IO-Link master stack is required

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