Unparalleled integration:
IO-Link integrated into Totally Integrated Automation

As a dedicated driver of this subject, Siemens will in the future not only correspondingly advance its product and system range, but also deliver an unparalleled, continuous communication solution thanks to the integration of IO-Link into Totally Integrated Automation.

Interactive computer animation: IO-Link functionality

Engineering

Reduced engineering work

Faster configuration through central data storage and duplication of sensor and actuator parameters
Considerable reduction in parameterization tools thanks to central setup and data storage in STEP 7
Easier integration of devices through definition of profiles
Highest degree of flexibility: Thanks to the open IO-Link solution with IODD standard, the analog integration of non Siemens devices can be carried out using GSD
Investment protection through retaining of proven topologies and compatibility with the conventional connection

Commissioning

Reduced commissioning times

Uniform and considerably reduced wiring work for different sensors and actuators thanks to standardized, unshielded 3-conductor connections
Time savings since no individual parameterization is necessary; parameters can be duplicated for similar device setups
Straightforward parameterization through central data storage – repeatedly presetting sensors and actuators is avoided
High flexibility during the sensor/actuator parameterization through either editing or teaching in the setting data

Operation and maintenance

Increased plant availability

Maximum transparency down to the field level thanks to the integration of the IO-Link standard into Totally Integrated Automation
Shorter changeover times through central parameter and recipe management – also for field devices
Reduced downtimes through plant-wide diagnostics down to the field level and fast troubleshooting – as well as through preventive maintenance at sensors and actuators by alarm messages being reported and displayed before malfunctions occur
Easy error correction through device replacement without interrupting operations and without reparameterization since provisions are made in the PLC to keep the parameters ready
Absolute reliability of all Siemens components in the Siemens system – thanks to extensive system tests

IO-Link in Siemens overall system

Unparalleled integration:
IO-Link integrated into Totally Integrated Automation

Engineering

Reduced engineering work

Commissioning

Reduced commissioning times

Operation and maintenance

Increased plant availability

IO-Link

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IO-Link in Siemens overall system

Unparalleled integration:IO-Link integrated into Totally Integrated Automation

Engineering

Reduced engineering work

Commissioning

Reduced commissioning times

Operation and maintenance

Increased plant availability

IO-Link

More information

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Unparalleled integration:
IO-Link integrated into Totally Integrated Automation