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Rockwell Automation Publication 871TM-UM002C-EN-P - October 2017
Chapter 3
871TM Long-range Sensor with IO-Link Overview
Rockwell Automation
Solution
Overview and Benefits
Rockwell Automation is the only supplier who provides every piece of the
Connected Enterprise solution from top to bottom. Plus, exclusive features
and Premier Integration between Allen-Bradley® components and an
Integrated Architecture® system allow for a seamless connection and
commission of control components. Empowering the ability to reap the
benefits of an IO-Link solution with access to more detailed and customized
plant-floor information than other solutions can offer.
Premier Integration
The Studio 5000 Logix Designer® environment combines design and
engineering elements in one interface, enabling you to access I/O and
configuration data across the Integrated Architecture system. Use of a
Rockwell Automation solution, provides a smooth, consistent integration of
Allen-Bradley IO-Link enabled devices into the system.
To simplify the integration of the Allen-Bradley IO-Link devices to the
Rockwell Automation architecture, there is an IO-Link Add-on Profile (AOP)
available for the 1734-4IOL master module. The use of an AOP simplifies the
setup of devices by providing the necessary fields in an organized manner that
allows you to build and configure their systems in a quick and efficient manner.