The Ethernet Sensor Hub offers computer compatible interface which allows to integrate IO-Link sensors with computer devices. While this product is not certified IO-Link hub, it does implement IO-Link compatible communication protocol. Thanks to this device you can plug up to 4 IO-Link sensors (of any kind) and readout their data through ethernet.
Hardware design
Board requires +24V DC supply. The system has two interfaces, USB and Ethernet. The USB interface is available as a virtual serial port, it works with any operating system.
Due to fact that this board is intended for development purposes it uses screw terminals instead of M12 connectors.
Specification
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Form factor | Custom board |
| Operating voltage | 24V DC |
| Host interface | USB 2.0, Ethernet |
| Interface number | 1x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet |
| Protocol compatibility | IO-Link 1.1, Ethernet (IO-Link SPE draft) |
| Driver support | Windows (serial device), Linux (serial device), network device |
| SDK Support | Java (Linux, Windows) |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 60 °C |
| Dimensions | 170 x 150 mm |
Status: Working hardware/firmware prototype.
Compatibility with IO-Link sensors
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Transmission | COM1 (4,8 kBaud); COM2 (38,4 kBaud); COM3 (230,4 kBaud) |
| IO Link version | 1.1 |
| Class A ports | 4 |
