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AMNYTT NR . 3 2021

Teknologien fungerer uavhengig av feltutstyret

Data availability is a powerful advantage of IO-Link that has far-reaching implications . Access to sensor-level data helps ensure the smooth operation of system components , streamlines device replacement , and enables optimized machine maintenance schedules — all of which save costs and reduce the risk of machine downtime . There are three primary data types made available via IO-Link communication , which are categorized as either cyclic data ( data automatically transmitted on a regular basis ) or acyclic data ( data transmitted as needed or upon request ).

• Process Data refers to the information that the device reads and transmits to the master — such as the distance reading on a laser measurement sensor . Process data can also refer to information that is transmitted to the