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4.5 IO-Link
4.5.1 General information
This device has an IO-Link communication interface that requires an IO-Link
capable 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�
The IODDs necessary for the configuration of the unit, detailed information about
process data structure, diagnostic information, parameter addresses and the
necessary information about the required IO-Link hardware and software are
available at www�ifm�com�
4.5.2 Functions that are only available via IO-Link communication
• HIPC: number of overload processes
• HIPS: threshold for the overload counter
• Flashing: The sensor can be localised in the plant via this standard command�
When the command is used, the switching status LEDs will flash and the
device display will signal "IO-L"�
(Function is only available in operating mode [3])�
• Application Specific Tag: Freely definable text, assigned to the device�
• Plant identification code: Freely definable text, describes the device function in
the plant� (Function is only available in operating mode [3])�
• Location identification code: Freely definable text, describes the installation
location in the plant� (Function is only available in operating mode [3])�
For detailed information, please view the device-specific
IO Device Description PDF at www�ifm�com�
5 Installation
Before installing or removing the unit: Make sure that no pressure is
applied to the system�
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Insert the unit in a G¼ process connection�