6ES7278-4BD32-0XB0 IO-Link, 4xIO-Link master for SIMATIC S7-1200

The module for connecting up to four IO-Link devices according to IO Link Specification V1.1. The IO-Link parameters are configured using the Port Configuration Tool (PCT) as of version 3.2.

Applications The SM 1278 module enables data exchange with up to four external UO-Link devices via a three-wire cable or four standard actuators or standard encoders. With extensive parameterisation options, the controller can be flexibly adapted to the communication partner. Thanks to the compatibility of UI-Link to standard sensors, commercially available sensors in accordance with IEC61131 Type 1 can also be operated on the IO-Link master