I noticed you guys keep bringing up. You can use a standard sensor cable to connect the master to the PLC. I feel like given the application of using Morse code, or even a digital PWM Signal could make the Signal fuzzy from interference from a motor, or anything that creates an alternating Magnetic field. I know at our plant we’ve had tons of issues with devicenet due to one of our devices, not using a shielded cable. Do you think these I/O link modules could be susceptible to interference if I used a regular M12 cable? I’ve only been an automation technician for about three years, and a maintenance technician for three more years so I still have a lot to learn, but in my experience with networking it seems like a shielded cable is better for anything network related in our industry. What are your thoughts on this?
That is an excellent question Craig. It is hard for me to come to terms with because I feel it is a "low voltage" signal but one of the key features touted by every IO Link rep that I have talked to is it is naturally noise immune and does not need shielded cable. That would make for a good video, I'll put it on the list.
Sometimes watching just one video sends you down the rabbit hole of other vids. But things like this is good to know for the IO Link. As I do understand how just adding a new module can cost a huge price increase. Still more to understand as in does adding an IO Link replaces the need for an AI/AO, DI/DO Block or to which does it connect? I can see us possibly maybe considering using something like this for Acid/Caustic Regeneration Skids or small systems with only a few IO’s. I’m not the decision maker, but I’m often the one person on the team that brings the BIG Idea 💡 and leave others to the details input.
Hey tim wondering, do you know if these io link modules meet NEC classification for Class 2 division 1 group G? Also do these io links can only use specific sensors from the manufacturer?
It can use any manufacturers sensors, that is the beauty of IO Link. I'm not sure about the hazardous location question, I'd reach out to Phoenix Contact about that one.
I noticed you guys keep bringing up. You can use a standard sensor cable to connect the master to the PLC. I feel like given the application of using Morse code, or even a digital PWM Signal could make the Signal fuzzy from interference from a motor, or anything that creates an alternating Magnetic field. I know at our plant we’ve had tons of issues with devicenet due to one of our devices, not using a shielded cable. Do you think these I/O link modules could be susceptible to interference if I used a regular M12 cable?
I’ve only been an automation technician for about three years, and a maintenance technician for three more years so I still have a lot to learn, but in my experience with networking it seems like a shielded cable is better for anything network related in our industry.
What are your thoughts on this?
That is an excellent question Craig. It is hard for me to come to terms with because I feel it is a "low voltage" signal but one of the key features touted by every IO Link rep that I have talked to is it is naturally noise immune and does not need shielded cable. That would make for a good video, I'll put it on the list.
try and figure out the bit mapping to see how easy it is
It didn't seem that difficult. I have some videos coming up that should help you.
Sometimes watching just one video sends you down the rabbit hole of other vids. But things like this is good to know for the IO Link. As I do understand how just adding a new module can cost a huge price increase. Still more to understand as in does adding an IO Link replaces the need for an AI/AO, DI/DO Block or to which does it connect? I can see us possibly maybe considering using something like this for Acid/Caustic Regeneration Skids or small systems with only a few IO’s. I’m not the decision maker, but I’m often the one person on the team that brings the BIG Idea 💡 and leave others to the details input.
I've bought several IO LInk devices since this video and have been very happy. I'll likely do videos on them as well soon.
@@TimWilborne I will be happy to donate a few of our sensors if you are interested in making videos on them.
Hey tim wondering, do you know if these io link modules meet NEC classification for Class 2 division 1 group G? Also do these io links can only use specific sensors from the manufacturer?
It can use any manufacturers sensors, that is the beauty of IO Link. I'm not sure about the hazardous location question, I'd reach out to Phoenix Contact about that one.
Do the cables need to be UL 1400-2 compliant?
Great question. I have some follow up videos, I'm new to IO Link too.
Nope! IO-Link is just a digital signal, so any standard cable will work. Doesn't even need shielding.
Thanks for the reply Nate. That is good to know.
What's the usage of the IO link?
In what applications we would need to use this?
Does it replace digital or analog input modules?
How do you configure the master?
I have a video coming on that.
@@TimWilborne i was diging on your Chanel and i couldnt find It. Would you be so kind of answer this mensaje with the link please
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