In the advance of industrial automation technology, safety is always one of the most critical considerations, how to seamlessly integrate safety-related signals into existing systems, is an important issue to improve production line efficiency and safety. With the advent of IO-Link Safety technology, a new fieldbus and manufacturer-independent communication solution designed specifically for functional safety will bring new life to the field of industrial automation.

IO-Link Safety technology

TSX3721101 IO-Link Safety technology is a standardized, globally recognized communication solution that seamlessly integrates sensors, actuators, and mechatronics into any existing fieldbus, information technology, or automation system. This technology complies with IEC 61139-2 and enables safety performance up to PLe/SIL 3 levels, ensuring the safety of equipment and personnel.

Application prospect of IO-Link Safety

As a global open communication standard, IO-Link Safety technology is not limited by the control system and fieldbus, which means that enterprises only need a fieldbus to realize the communication of different safety devices, so it has a wide range of application scenarios in the field of industrial automation. For example, IO-Link Safety can be applied to the connection of sensors and actuators. Through IO-Link Safety, various types of sensors and actuator devices, such as pressure sensors, temperature sensors, position sensors and motor drivers, are effectively connected to achieve real-time monitoring and control of equipment. This capability allows equipment status to be captured in real time, improving production line efficiency and safety.

IO-Link Safety can also be applied to the connection of distributed devices on the production floor. By connecting equipment directly to a superior controller in the field, IO-Link Safety simplifies the integration and management of equipment, increasing the efficiency of the entire production line. In addition, since IO-Link Safety’s communication interface has been standardized globally, it can be easily integrated with various fieldbus systems, paving the way for digital twins of machines.

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IO-Link Safety also supports predictive maintenance, which is significant for increasing the service life of equipment and reducing maintenance costs. By detecting the operating status of equipment in real time, IO-Link Safety can provide early warning before equipment failure, early maintenance, and avoid downtime of the production line.

TSX3721101 IO-Link Safety solutions from Peel Magnetic

Pilz is a pioneer in IO-Link Safety technology, not only participating in the writing of the IO-Link Safety specification, but also being one of the first companies on the market to offer IO-Link Safety technology products. Peel Magnetic offers not just a single product, but a complete IO-Link Safety system, including the master controller, sensors, cables and engineering tools.

If you are interested in IO-Link Safety technology, we invite you to visit the Pierre Magneto booth (Hall 9, D17) at Hannover Messe (April 22 – April 26), where you will be able to experience this exciting new technology for yourself.

The emergence of IO-Link Safety technology has brought new opportunities to the field of industrial automation. It not only improves the security of the system, but also brings greater efficiency and cost savings to the enterprise. With the continuous development of technology and the gradual deepening of application, we believe that IO-Link Safety will become an important trend of industrial communication in the future.