Features

Supports digital inputs/outputs, analog inputs/outputs, and IO-Link units

IO-Link

IO-Link is a communication technology for sensors and actuators that is an international standard, IEC 61131-9.
This technology is used to send/receive device information such as manufacturer, product part number, parameters, and diagnostic data, as well as the control data including ON/OFF signals and measured values of the sensor, by connecting the IO-Link master and device in a 1:1 configuration. IO-Link enables condition monitoring and error de♊tection of the sensor and equipment, and it can contribute to the reduction of startup labor and recovery time and the realization of✱ preventive and predictive maintenance.

IO-Link System Configuration

IO-Link Interface

The connecting part between the IO-Link unit and the device is called a “port.” Each port can be switched between “IO-Link mode” for digital communication and “standard I/O mode” for conventional contact input/output.

There are two methods for power supply: one is for sensors, and the other is for actuators.

IO-Link Unit

・Can be connected with digital, analog, and IO-Link unit units

Up to 9 IO-Link units can be connected. (36 IO-Link devices can be connected.)
Digital units, analog units, and IO-Link units cﷺan be mixed, and up to 9 units can be connected in any order.

・Supports both port class A and port class B

・The data can be accessed from via PC (setting tool).

・Diagnosis function

Diagnosis is possible from the upper level communication.
IO-Link unit (port) diagnostic information can be obtained via PLC program or PC (web browser).
Device diagnosti🌺c information can be obtained via PC (se✃tting tool).

・Device parameter setting function, Automatic saving/writing

The parameter setting of devices is possible from the upper level communication.
Parameter setting is possible via PC (setting tool).
It is also possible to use ou💦tput data or message daꦰta via PLC program.

EtherNet Fieldbus Functions

PROFINET (EX600-SPN3/4), EtherNet/IP™ (EX600-SEN3/4/7/8), and EtherCAT (EX600-SEC3/4) support the following functions.

・Compatible topologies (Connection configuration)

・Supports the QuickConnect™ function and the Fast Start Up function

・Built-in web server function

The EX600-SEN3/4/7/8, EX600-SPN3/4, and EX600-SEC3/4 have a built-in web server function, which enables status checks,
parameter settings (EX600-SEN3/4/7/8 and EX600-SEC3/4), and forced output of the EX600 using general-purpose web browsers,
such as Microsoft Edge.
Start-up of the system and mainteꩲnance can be performed effi๊ciently.

PROFINET Technology

System Redundancy S2

As the EX600-SPN3/4 supports System Redundancy S2, it can continue communication using the backup controller when the primary controller malfunctions. This allows for the prevention of problems caused by unexpected communication interruption.
* In order to use System Redundancy S2, the 👍PLC must be able to support this function.

Fieldbus System EX600