Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has added its P2H IO-Link node capabilities to the company’s ISO valve platform. The P2H node provides a robust means of connecting H Series valves to an IO-Link network, thus saving system and installation costs in comparison to the use of Ethernet or hard wiring. The P2H IO-Link node is safe-power capable, meaning auxiliary valve power can be supplied by a safety device in support of the European Machinery Directive.
P2H IO-Link node brings a general-purpose industrial valve into the IO-Link portfolio and maintains the ability to mix flow sizes on a universal manifold base. The product is suited for markets such as general industrial, automotive, materials handling, steelmaking, packaging and plastics. The P2H IO-Link node is a 24-output module, available in both Class A with a 7/8-in power In/Out connection for an independent auxiliary power supply, or a Class B version with power and communication over a single five-pin M12 connector. It provides local diagnostic input data such as voltage monitoring, temperature warnings and communication error via the network.
Parker’s H Series ISO valve now features a full range of connectivity options, including IO-Link, Ethernet/IP, Profinet IO, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, Modbus/TCP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus DP, CANopen, AS-I and InterBus-S. Customers requiring a collective hard-wired solution can connect with 25 Pin’s D Sub, 19-pin Brad Harrison or 12-pin M23 connections. For rigid conduit, a terminal box is also offered.
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