Industrial Automation Magazine India

Smart Communication Module

Published on : Saturday 05-12-2020

Up to two Zimmer IO-Link devices can be connected to one Smart Communication Module. 

The Smart Communication Module (SCM) is a master gateway that is suitable for all Zimmer-IO-Link components. With its two channels, the SCM can control two devices and on a functional level, offers the direct implementation of IO-Link to digital I/O. The module thus makes it possible to integrate IO-Link devices into a digital infrastructure and utilize almost the full extended range of functions of the IO-Link device.

Benefits:
Translates IO-Link to digital inputs and outputs (digital I/O) and from digital I/O to IO-Link
Easy control of intelligent IO-Link grippers via 24 V digital I/O
Configuration and training take place using the corresponding intuitive guideZ software
Can be used with one or two grippers depending on the flexibility required
Up to 15 different workpieces can be trained for one gripper

Up to two Zimmer IO-Link devices can be connected to one Smart Communication Module. The digital inputs and outputs are wired directly to the robot controller or PLC. Simple digital control enables bidirectional communication. To configure the gripper parameters, a temporary network connection is established to a commercially available PC.

As soon as the parameters have been configured intuitively, this connection is no longer necessary. Next, the handling unit is automatically controlled directly via robot controller or PLC.

Zimmer Automation LLP, Mulshi. Mobile:+91-91300-83828. Email: [email protected]