Parker Hannifin, whose global headquarters are located in Ohio, has added smart connectivity of its pneumatic valve islands to machine controllers by introducing new IO-Link modules that can be integrated with existing Parker valve ranges.
This communication technology aims to allow devices to be integrated in the same way as all commonly used fieldbus and automation systems. In addition, the network configuration can be stored or written into the code and downloaded to the device with no programming required.
Connected valve technology gives Parker’s customers the option to add intelligence and decentralize control, aiming to enable better machine-to-machine control in a cost efficient and simplified way, especially when used on small to medium size machines.