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Glossary
ID tag
An ID tag is used to identify objects. A read/
write device is used to read the ID tag via a
high-frequency radio signal. An ID tag
consists of an antenna, an analogue circuit
for receiving and transmitting (transceiver),
a digital circuit and a non-volatile memory.
IODD
Digital description of the device. The IODD
is required for device parameter setting via
IO-Link.
IO-Link
IO-Link is a standardised IO technology
(IEC 61131-9) for communicating with
sensors and actuators. Point-to-point
communication is based on 3-wire sensor
and actuator connection. IO-Link is not a
fieldbus, but the further development of the
previous connection technology.
UID
Unique Identification Number; unique
identification number of a device.
