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8.3
Connecting the IO-Link devices
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The AIK050 has a special mode to set up the IO-Link devices. As soon as an IO-Link device is
connected to an IO-Link port, the AIK050 sends for five minutes in the transmission interval variant L
(1x / 10 seconds) to facilitate the set-up of the IO-Link devices.
If this function is abused, ifm electronic reserves the right to deactivate the device account in
the ifm cloud and to discontinue the provision of services.
Configuration of the connected IO-Link devices with the AIK050 is not supported.
► Before connection, configure the IO-Link devices according to the requirements.
Requirements:
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AIK050 has been properly mounted and electrically connected.
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AIK050 is connected with the ifm cloud (LED "
" lights yellow).
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ifm cloud is activated.
► Mount the IO-Link device properly.
► Connect the IO-Link device with a free IO-Link port.
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AIK050 recognises the connected IO-Link device.
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AIK050 loads the up-to-date device description of the IO-Link device (IODD) from the IODD finder
database.
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Status LED of the IO-Link port is flashing.
If successful:
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Status LED of the IO port lights green.
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AIK050 transmits configured process data of the IO-Link device into the ifm cloud.
If not successful:
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