--- title: Balluff BNI --- Home ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/Balluff_Logo.png) # IO-Link Starts  with #Balluff ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/2.png) ## What is IO-Link？ ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/4.png) A new, simple, field-bus independent and open standard communications interface. ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/5.png) Serial bi-directional point-to-point connection. This is Not a new bus system! ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/6.png) Seamlessly “Add-onto” the the binary signal interface. It can transmit I/O data via a serial protocol. ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/7.png) Cabling that is 100% compatible with existing technology.Utilizes existing field-bus communications platform. Your browser does not support HTML5 video. ## Why Balluff IO-Link？ - ■ Easy Installation - ■ On-demand - ■ Maintenance - ■ Efficient Operation - ■ Maximises machine availability - ■ Balluff’s IO-Link maximises 496 IO nodes. - ■ Our IO-Link is suitable for communication in various fields, and is compatible with all working principles, so that these advantages of IO-Link can improve an entire working system. - ■ With a long-term membership in the IO-Link Community, we are pioneers of IO-Link technology. We endeavour to explore more possibilities in IO-Link technology and promote it worldwide.  ​Make retrofits easier![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/649768-a8b54033.png)  ​Reduces costs by 15% to 20%![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/649768-a8b54033.png)  ​Enables VISIBILITY down to the sensor/device![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/649768-a8b54033.png)  ​Reduces terminations and eliminates signal delays![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/649768-a8b54033.png)  ​SIMPLIFIES trouble shooting and enhances diagnostics![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/649768-a8b54033.png)  ​Provides condition monitoring and unplanned downtime![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/649768-a8b54033.png)  ​ELIMINATES manual configuration of devices, sensors and analog wiring![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/649768-a8b54033.png) [+Previous](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/bni-lp#carousel-bd35) [+Next](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/bni-lp#carousel-bd35) ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/8.png) ## Why Balluff IO-Link？ - ■ Easy Installation - ■ On-demand - ■ Maintenance - ■ Efficient Operation - ■ Maximises machine availability - ■ Balluff’s IO-Link maximises 496 IO nodes. - ■ Our IO-Link is suitable for c​ommunication in various fields, and is compatible with all working principles, so that these advantages of IO-Link can improve an entire working system. - ■ With a long-term membership in the IO-Link Community, we are pioneers of IO-Link technology. We endeavour to explore more possibilities in IO-Link technology and promote it worldwide. - ■ ELIMINATES manual configuration of devices, sensors and analog wiring - ■ SIMPLIFIES trouble shooting and enhances diagnostics - ■ Enables VISIBILITY down to the sensor/device - ■ Reduces costs by 15% to 20% - ■ Make retrofits easier - ■ Reduces terminations and eliminates signal delays - ■ Provides condition monitoring and unplanned downtime [+Previous](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/bni-lp#carousel-546a) [+Next](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/bni-lp#carousel-546a) ## IO-Link Product Overview Balluff's extensive IO-Link portfolio includes numerous sensors and actuators as well as an unrivaled range of networking and connectivity technology. ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/10.png) - [Products](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/bni-lp#tab1) - [Solutions](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/bni-lp#tab2) [![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/27IO-LinkMasterStation.png) Network blocks](https://www.balluff.com/en-sg/products/areas/A0009/groups/G0901) [![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/23IOmodule.png) I/O module](https://www.balluff.com/en-sg/products/areas/A0009/groups/G0903) [![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/22RFID.png) RFID](https://www.balluff.com/en-sg/products/areas/A0003) [![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/24Inductivecoupler.png) Inductive coupler](https://www.balluff.com/en-sg/products/areas/A0009/groups/G0905) [![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/26IO-LinkWireless.png) IO-Link Wireless](https://www.balluff.com/en-sg/products/areas/A0009/groups/G0906) [![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/solution-1.jpg) Bundle signals in automation and robotics](https://www.balluff.com/en-sg/application-examples-and-solutions/bundle-signals-in-automation-and-robotics) [![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/solution-2.jpg) Transport data over all levels](https://www.balluff.com/en-sg/application-examples-and-solutions/transport-data-over-all-levels) [![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/solution-3.jpg) Decentralizing installation technology](https://www.balluff.com/en-sg/application-examples-and-solutions/decentralizing-installation-technology) [![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/solution-4.jpg) A block for greater transparency](https://www.balluff.com/en-sg/application-examples-and-solutions/a-block-for-greater-transparency) [![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/solution-5.jpg) Fieldbus modules up to 70 °C for all bus systems](https://www.balluff.com/en-sg/application-examples-and-solutions/fieldbus-modules-up-to-70-c-for-all-bus-systems) ## Benefits for IO-Link Installation ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/21.png) ###### Cable installation - ■ 3-wire non-shielded standard cable - ■ IO-Link port - ■ 24 V digital signal ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/16.png) ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/17.png) ###### Cable track application - ■ Less cables, thinner cable - ■ Higher cable life expectancy  - ■ Less weight / high dynamics ###### Networking - ■ Fewer network nodes - ■ Sensor connected via low-cost hub to node.  - ■ Overall cost reduction ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/18.png) - ■ Data is stored and managed from a central position by a remote control system. Convenient and free - ■ Automatically transfers parameter sets to the new device Minimize machine downtime - ■ Multiple parameter sets need to be created just ONCE, effectively Easy, effective, and fewer mistakes ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/19.png) ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/19.png) ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/19.png) - ■ FULL RANGE OF DIAGNOSTICS without additional wiring effort. - ■ Status-based and need-based maintenance possible. - ■ Monitoring of communication and diagnostics indicate device availability. ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/20.png) ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/21.png) ## Benefits for IO-Link Installation ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/16.png) ###### Cable installation - ■ 3-wire non-shielded standard cable - ■ IO-Link port - ■ 24 V digital signal ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/17.png) ###### Cable track application - ■ Less cables, thinner cable - ■ Higher cable life expectanc - ■ Less weight / high dynamics ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/18.png) - ■ Fewer network nodes - ■ Sensor connected via low-cost hub to node.  - ■ Overall cost reduction ###### Networking ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/16.png) ###### Cable installation - 3-wire non-shielded standard cable - IO-Link port - 24 V digital signal ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/17.png) ###### Cable track application  - Less cables, thinner cable - Higher cable life expectancy  - Less weight / high dynamics ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/18.png) ###### Networking - Fewer network nodes - Sensor connected via low-cost hub to node.  - Overall cost reduction Data is stored and managed from a central position by a remote control system. ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/19.png) Convenient and free Automatically transfers parameter sets to the new device ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/19.png) Minimize machine downtime Multiple parameter sets need to be created just ONCE, effectively ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/19.png) Easy, effective, and fewer mistakes Data is stored and managed from a central position by a remote control system. ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/3272603.png) Convenient and free Automatically transfers parameter sets to the new device ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/3272603.png) Minimize machine downtime Multiple parameter sets need to be created just ONCE, effectively ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/3272603.png) Easy, effective, and fewer mistakes - ■ FULL RANGE OF DIAGNOSTICS without additional wiring effort. - ■ Status-based and need-based maintenance possible. - ■ Monitoring of communication and diagnostics indicate device availability. ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/20.png) [Previous](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/bni-lp#carousel-8978) [Next](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/bni-lp#carousel-8978) ## Applications ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/29.png) ![](https://campaign.innovatingautomation.asia/hubfs/new-lp/bni-lp/images/10.png) ##### The products are now available for Check it out and make your life easier! 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