How are IO-Link sensors connected?

Recently, many customers have asked how to establish a connection between IO-Link and PLC?

In response to this problem, today I will give a brief introduction:

1. Confirm the communication protocol supported by the PLC used (such as Profinet);

2. Confirm how many IO-Link sensors need to be connected and confirm the number of ports;

3. Select the Profinet master station with IO-Link to connect based on the above data.

Choosing the IO-Link communication method also has the following advantages: