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3 Functions and features
The interface connects sensors with IO-Link capability to a PC and provides the
following options via the IO-Link interface:
• Reading of the current parameter setting�
• Parameter setting of the sensor�
• Reading of the current measured values and further process values�
The interface is not suitable for permanent installation as an automation device�
The interface with connected sensor requires the complete current
provided by a USB port�
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Therefore only operate it directly on a USB port or on an active USB
hub�
If the interface is connected via a passive USB extension or a passive
USB hub, it is deactivated�
The sensor must not be connected to an additional parallel power supply�
This can destroy the USB port�
Due to properties of the Windows
®
operating systems correct functioning of
several interfaces connected in parallel cannot be guaranteed�
3.1 Items supplied
• IO-Link interface
• Operating instructions
3.2 System requirements
• PC or laptop with Microsoft Windows
®
7 SP1
• One free USB 2�0 port
• Software for parameter setting and set-up of IO-Link sensors,
LINERECORDER DEVICE:
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QA0011 (USB stick) (→ 3.3)
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