Emerson, a global leader in technology and engineering, whose headquarters are located in Missouri, USA, has announced the introduction of an IO-Link® communication option, expanding the ASCO Numatics 580 Series fieldbus electronics platform.
For use with the ASCO Numatics 500 Series valve islands, the new IO-Link module is designed to allow machine automation designers a convenient, cost-effective and reliable solution for solenoid valve control through direct digital data communication with the machine controller.
Additionally, it offers the ability for event-based and I/O mapped diagnostics – both important predictive maintenance requirements for Industry 4.0. The 580 Series IO-Link is compatible with the full range of 501, 502 and 503 series valve islands.