Balluff Network Interface / IO-Link
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Notes to the user
About this
manual
This manual describes the Balluff IO-Link I/O module, also called a sensor/actuator hub.
The IO-Link protocol is used to link to the higher-level master module.
Functionally this compact, cost-effective module is similar to a passive splitter box; it records
digital sensor signals and transmits them over the IO-Link interface. It passes control signals
coming over IO-Link to the connected actuators.
Structure of the
manual
This guide is arranged so that one chapter builds upon the other.
Chapter 2: Basic safety instructions
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Typographical
conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this manual.
Enumerations
Enumerations are shown as a list with an en-dash.
−
Entry 1,
−
Entry 2.
Actions
Action instructions are indicated by a preceding triangle. The result of an action is indicated
by an arrow.
➢
Action instruction 1.
Action result.
➢
Action instruction 2.
Syntax
Numbers:
Decimal numbers are shown without additional indicators (e.g. 123), hexadecimal numbers
are shown with the additional indicator
hex
(e. g. 00
hex
).
Cross-references
Cross-references indicate where additional information on the topic can be found.
Symbols
Attention!
This symbol represents a safety instruction which must absolutely be followed.
Note
This symbol indicates general notes.
Abbreviations
BNI
DPP
GND
I/O port
IOL
ISDU
EMC
FE
LSB
MSB
SC
UA
US
Balluff Network Interface
Direct Parameter Page
Ground
Digital input/output port
IO-Link
Indexed Service Data Unit (formerly SPDU)
Electromagnetic compatibility
Function earth
Least Significant Bit
Most Significant Bit
Short-circuit
Actuator supply
Sensor supply
Differing
representations
Product views and illustrations in this guide may differ from the actual product. These serve
for illustration only.
