Hello all,
I am rather new to working with IO Link and have found it hard to get the full scope of everything. More so, i can't find too much documentation on it as its somewhat device specific. I will post below the specifics of what I am currently working on but the main thing I would like to get out of this is being directed to a source (online documentation, books, videos.. etc) that can help guide me setting up IO link devices that require both inputs and/or outputs.
To be more specific about my current application - I am using an AB controllogix PLC. I am using IFM AL1020 Master I/O block (w/IO link) and want to control a Banner TL50C4AKQ tower light. The tower light is IO link compatible but I've just been having a hard time matching up all the bits specified by the tower light, with the ones in the AL1020 manual.
Lastly, If anyone can tell me what the IO Link IODD file is used for and how to use it, I will be grateful!
Thank you all in advance.
I am rather new to working with IO Link and have found it hard to get the full scope of everything. More so, i can't find too much documentation on it as its somewhat device specific. I will post below the specifics of what I am currently working on but the main thing I would like to get out of this is being directed to a source (online documentation, books, videos.. etc) that can help guide me setting up IO link devices that require both inputs and/or outputs.
To be more specific about my current application - I am using an AB controllogix PLC. I am using IFM AL1020 Master I/O block (w/IO link) and want to control a Banner TL50C4AKQ tower light. The tower light is IO link compatible but I've just been having a hard time matching up all the bits specified by the tower light, with the ones in the AL1020 manual.
Lastly, If anyone can tell me what the IO Link IODD file is used for and how to use it, I will be grateful!
Thank you all in advance.