Emerson has expanded the ASCO Numatics 580 Series fieldbus electronics platform with the introduction of an IO-Link communication option. For use with the ASCO Numatics 500 Series valve islands, the IO-Link module offers machine automation designers a convenient, cost effective and reliable solution for solenoid valve control through direct digital data communication with the machine controller plus the ability for event-based and I/O mapped diagnostics - both important predictive maintenance requirements.
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