Companies wanting to add IO-Link to their production have a new option — Balluff’s simplified I/O hubs. 

The most notable difference is the optimized plastic housing made with recycled materials and without epoxy potting. This new lightweight housing is tough.

 And the cost-effective pricing makes them an optimal choice for high volume needs.

 Don’t let the “simplified” description fool you. Check out these features: 

• Fast, effective signal transmission and reduced signal runtimes
• 16 digital inputs or 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs. (8 standardized M12 ports, 4 of which can be configured variably)
• Robust, meeting high standards for vibration, fall, and shock
• IP67 rated
• Temperature range of −20…60 °C
• Status LEDs
• Variants with NPN, PNP and an extension port are also available

 Click https://www.balluff.com/en-us/news/simple-and-good-new-generation-of-io-link-sensor-actuator-hubs to learn more or reach out to your Balluff sales engineer.