The Beckhoff IO-Link box (EPI + ERI) is a device for connecting IO-Link devices to a Beckhoff system. It supports the use of IO-Link master modules and enables communication via the IO-Link protocol.
The IO-Link box consists of two components: the EPI (Electronic Product Information) and the ERI (Electronic Redundancy Interface). The EPI serves as the interface between the IO-Link master and the connected IO-Link devices. It transmits the process data and enables the devices to be parameterized via IO-Link communication.
The ERI, on the other hand, establishes a redundant interface to the IO-Link system. It enables the use of two IO-Link masters to ensure high availability and fail-safety. The ERI monitors the communication between the EPI and the IO-Link devices and automatically switches between the IO-Link masters if necessary.
The IO-Link Box from Beckhoff offers simple and flexible integration of IO-Link devices into existing automation systems. It enables fast commissioning, simple diagnostics and parameterization of the devices, and increases the availability of the system through the redundant design of the ERI.
The IO-Link box consists of two components: the EPI (Electronic Product Information) and the ERI (Electronic Redundancy Interface). The EPI serves as the interface between the IO-Link master and the connected IO-Link devices. It transmits the process data and enables the devices to be parameterized via IO-Link communication.
The ERI, on the other hand, establishes a redundant interface to the IO-Link system. It enables the use of two IO-Link masters to ensure high availability and fail-safety. The ERI monitors the communication between the EPI and the IO-Link devices and automatically switches between the IO-Link masters if necessary.
The IO-Link Box from Beckhoff offers simple and flexible integration of IO-Link devices into existing automation systems. It enables fast commissioning, simple diagnostics and parameterization of the devices, and increases the availability of the system through the redundant design of the ERI.