IO-Link Wireless is an international IEC standard

International standardization drives the worldwide use of the communication solution - and guarantees customers manufacturer-independent compatibility of all components.

As a member of the IO-Link consortium, Balluff was involved in the development. In November 2023, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published the standard IEC 61139-3:2023 "Industrial networks - Single-drop digital communication interface - Part 3: Wireless Extensions". With the international standardization, the wireless IO-Link wireless technology follows IO-Link and its extension IO-Link Safety. The communication standard enables a fieldbus-independent point-to-point connection as well as seamless communication between intelligent sensors and automation systems - and is therefore an essential building block for the factory of the future

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