IO-Link Spy
The IO-Link Spy enables logging and analysis of IO-Link communication. To do this, the IO-Link Spy is simply clamped onto the IO-Link cable. It is an indispensable tool for engineers and users of IO-Link technology to identify any type of problem in IO-Link communication without affecting operation/communication in any way.
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Description
The IO-Link signal is tapped via capacitive coupling. Through amplification, filtering, and digital signal processing, the original signal is finally restored. The measured data is transmitted via USB to a software application running on a Windows PC.
IO-Link communication can be seamlessly analyzed at the byte level, M-sequence level, protocol level, and even application level. In the latter case, IO-Link communication is visible in plain text. Filter and search functions simplify the identification of problems. Since the IO-Link Spy is simply connected to an IO-Link cable, the ongoing IO-Link communication does not need to be interrupted. This is particularly useful for analyzing problems during operation or for errors that occur only very sporadically. If necessary, an additional grounding plug can be used to improve signal quality, although in most cases it works perfectly without it.
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User Benefits
- Logging of IO-Link communication without interrupting ongoing communication
- Quick and easy analysis of IO-Link problems
- Detection of logical problems
- Suitable for development and application
- (In progress: Automatic COM detection)
User Restrictions
- No other (digital) signals may be present on the line (except IO-Link communication).
- Excessive electromagnetic interference in the environment can lead to problems in restoring the original IO-Link signal.
Contact
- +49 761 21443640
- +49 761 21443636
- info@teconcept.de
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