With IO Link, 4.0 sensors

IO-Link is an open technology for the exchange of information (interface technology) between the sensor/actuator and the I/O terminal.

Omron products with IO-Link communication includes photoelectric sensors, color sensors, proximity sensors and IO-Link Master.
The connection of the sensors to the controllers through the IO Link network makes available all the information for a stable operation of the sensors themselves (for example, the incident light levels). Now one can monitor and detect errors at sensor level, reducing downtime and setup time, thus facilitating predictive maintenance.