PLC applications requiring fast timing and fast cycle time can now be realized using this reference design which implements, an eight-port IO-Link master. It can be used to build a remote IO gateway to connect to OPC UA, Profinet, EtherCAT or Ethernet IP. A PRU-based frame handler enables a very flexible way of timing and time synchronization. This design helps build a very universal and scaleable IO-Link master.
Features
- Eight IO-link ports
- Supports COM1, COM2, COM3
- Supports 400-µs cycle time
- All ports overcurrent protected and limited
- PRU Frame handler enables flexible timing