IO Link is not another fieldbus, but a point-to-point communication protocol compatible with IO systems and field devices. Because IO Link is an open standard, devices can be integrated into almost any fieldbus or automation system. The main advantages of IO Link are standardization and reduced wiring, increased data availability, remote configuration and monitoring, simplified device replacement, and expanded diagnostics. The Gino IO Link product series features an IO Link communication master station that supports multiple upper layer protocol interfaces, as well as IO Link Hubs of various specifications, supporting IP67 and IP20 protection levels, and supporting multiple signal types.
