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9 Parameter setting
Parameters can be set before installation and set-up of the unit or during opera-
tion�
If you change parameters during operation, this will influence the function�
► Ensure that there will be no malfunctions in your plant�
During parameter setting the unit remains in the operating mode� It continues to
monitor with the existing parameter until the parameter setting has been com-
pleted�
9.1 IO-Link
9.1.1 General information
This unit has an IO-Link communication interface which requires an IO-Link-capa-
ble module (IO-Link master) for operation�
The IO-Link interface enables direct access to the process and diagnostic data
and provides the possibility to set the parameters of the unit during operation�
In addition communication is possible via a point-to-point connection with a USB
adapter cable�
You will find more detailed information about IO-Link at www�ifm�com/gb/io-link�
9.1.2 Device-specific information
You will find the IODDs necessary for the configuration of the IO-Link unit and
detailed information about process data structure, diagnostic information and
parameter addresses at www�ifm�com/gb/io-link�
9.1.3 Parameter setting tools
You will find all necessary information about the required IO-Link hardware and
software at www�ifm�com/gb/io-link�
9.2 General parameter setting
3 steps must be taken for each parameter setting:
1
Parameter selection
► Press [Mode/Enter] until the re-
quested parameter is displayed�
