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5.3 IO-Link
General information
This unit has an IO-Link communication interface which 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�
Further information about IO-Link is available at www�ifm�com�
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�
Parameter setting tools
You will find all necessary information about the required IO-Link hardware and
software at www�ifm�com�
6 Installation
6.1 Installation location / environment
• Vertical installation from the top is preferred�
• For a safe function, the unit requires a launching plate
(→ 6.4)
�
• The following minimum distances between the rod and tank walls, objects in
the tank (B), tank bottom and other level sensors must be adhered to:
50mm
10mm
100mm
B
40mm