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IO-Link is the first globally standardized IO communication protocol, written as IEC 61131-9. It runs point-to-point communication between sensors and actuators on a 3-wire sensor cable.<\/p>\n
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That’s what makes IO-Link devices easy to install. They’re “plug-and-play” within your existing architecture, with no addresses to set. Runs go up to 20 m.<\/p>\n
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One master then connects your devices to whatever fieldbus you run: PROFINET, EtherNet\/IP, EtherCAT, or Modbus TCP.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”pa-inline-buttons” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”IO-Link sensors vs IO-Link mass flow controllers” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Alicat mass flow controllers and pressure controllers measure and control. Most IO-Link flow devices only measure.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n IO-Link flow meters are common. IO-Link flow controllers are not. Alicat offers the first mass flow controller configured with IO-Link. Read more in our IO-Link announcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#C11B29″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” quote_font=”||on||||||” quote_text_color=”#2A3B47″ custom_margin=”||2rem||false|false” custom_css_free_form=”selector blockquote {|| background-color: #f6f6f6;|| padding: 1rem;||}” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n “We didn’t just introduce more sensors. These are multivariate measurement instruments that control flow or pressure of gas or liquids.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n — David Davis, VP of engineering, Alicat Scientific<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”pa-inline-buttons” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/l2glcqZbgbY” image_src=”\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/l2glcqZbgbY\/hqdefault.jpg” play_icon_color=”#E12028″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”80%” max_width_tablet=”90%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||1rem||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_code][et_pb_heading title=”Using IO-Link devices from Alicat delivers:” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”What data does an Alicat IO-Link device send?” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Every Alicat sends its full set of readings continuously. Depending on how your device is configured, a gas flow meter reports mass flow, volumetric flow, pressure, temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, and a running total. Controllers also report the setpoint they are holding, and the valve drive usage. The device manual lists what each series reports.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2rem||false|false” custom_padding=”25px||25px|25px|true|false” border_width_left=”6px” border_color_left=”#E12028″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”pa-inline-buttons” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Check byte count limitations before making a selection.<\/span> Each M, MC, and LC sends 32 bytes of data, the most IO-Link allows. Controllers send 4 bytes back for the setpoint. Some masters read only part of that by default, and that is the most common reason a first start-up fails. Your device manual will list which parameters your model reports.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”pa-inline-buttons” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Alicat mass flow and pressure devices with IO-Link” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||1rem||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n One connection per device, on the master you already run.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ 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\t\t<\/div>\nMass flow controller with laminar dp technology<\/h2>\n
Standard MFC, MC Series<\/h3>\n
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\t\t<\/div>\nMass flow meter for processes needing low pressure drop<\/h2>\n
Whisper\u2122, MW Series<\/h3>\n
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![\"Alicat](\"https:\/\/www.alicat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LC-prod-600px.webp\")
\t\t<\/div>\nLiquid flow controller for rate, pressure, and temp in real\u2011time<\/h2>\n
LC Series Standard Liquid Flow Controller<\/h3>\n
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![\"Alicat](\"https:\/\/www.alicat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/L-prod-600px.webp\")
\t\t<\/div>\nLiquid flow meter for flow rate, pressure and temp in real\u2011time<\/h2>\n
L Series Standard Liquid Flow Meter<\/h3>\n
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![\"Alicat](\"https:\/\/www.alicat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PC-prod-600px.webp\")
\t\t<\/div>\nIntuitive LCD screen. Accurate and repeatable pressure control for gauge, differential, or absolute.<\/h2>\n
Standard Pressure Controller, PC Series<\/h3>\n
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![\"Alicat](\"https:\/\/www.alicat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/P-prod-600px.webp\")
\t\t<\/div>\nPressure meter with easy to use and intuitive screen. Accurate and repeatable.<\/h2>\n
P Series Standard Electronic Pressure Meter<\/h3>\n
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![\"EPC](\"https:\/\/www.alicat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EPC-EPCD-pair-prod-600px.webp\")
\t\t<\/div>\nUltra compact and economical for OEM applications. Single or dual valve models.<\/h2>\n
OEM EPC Controller, EPC\u00a0\/\u00a0EPCD Series<\/h3>\n
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![\"EP](\"https:\/\/www.alicat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EP-prod-600px.webp\")
\t\t<\/div>\nUltra compact for OEM applications. Economically and easily integrated.<\/h2>\n
OEM EP Meter, EP Series<\/h3>\n
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