Hilschers netFIELD Device IO-Link Wireless Master extends the scope of IO-Link compatible sensors and actors to the wireless spectrum. This opens up new possibilities for plant operators and machine builders to equip their devices with industrial sensors and actuators and integrate them easily and reliably into industrial networks.

Based on the proven hardwired IO-Link standard, users of IO-Link Wireless can rely on familiar technologies and equip inaccessible sensors or actuators in production plants, robots with high degrees of freedom or legacy systems with IO-Link technology. Potential failure points such as broken cables are eliminated and downtimes can be reduced.

Reduction of Installation Efforts

Wireless point-to-point technology enables the cyclic exchange of input and output process data between the Master and its associated devices.

Reduction of Installation Efforts

  • Sensors are auto detected and configured
  • No additional PLC needed
  • Complex sensors can be parameterized onsite

Higher Range of Motion

Utilizing wireless technology for data transmission minimizes movement restrictions for industrial robots, cobots and other machines.

Higher Range of Motion

  • No limiting cable connection needed
  • Can complement existing installations and machinery
  • Proven IO-Link technology guarantees interoperability

Accessibility of Space Limited Areas

Sensors and actuators only require a power supply to transfer data via Hilschers netFIELD Device Wireless Bridge to the master and vice versa.

Accessibility of Space Limited Areas

  • You are good to go with just a 24 V power supply
  • No sensitive cables and connectors in confined spaces

Alleviate Downtimes

Wireless data connections will not break due to physical stress as a result of moving robot arms for example.

Alleviate Downtimes

  • Easy to install
  • Easy to maintain
  • No more broken cables or connectors

THE REAL-TIME ETHERNET – IO-LINK WIRELESS MASTER GATEWAY

  • Highly versatile
    Can be integrated into PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT networks
  • 16 Wireless IO-Link Devices per master
    Two parallel IO-Link Wireless transmission tracks enable simultaneous communication with up to 16 IO-Link Wireless Devices
  • Reliable real-time communication
    Reach 5ms as a minimum possible transmission cycle time per device and Wireless range of point-to point communication up to 10 meter
  • Simple pairing of sensors & actuators
    Scan mode and Pairing function enable connection of discoverable IO-Link devices
  • Easy setup
    Configurable via description files within the engineering tool or the integrated web server
  • Integrated diagnostics
    Via OPC UA Server & MQTT Client
  • IP 67 conform design
    Connectivity and IO-Link level integration a in harsh environments
Product Information

CHOOSE YOUR BUSINESS CASE

  1. Direct purchase
    Purchase your netFIELD Device IO-Link Wireless Master directly from Hilscher.
  2. Brandlabel your devices
    Enabling you to incorporate the Wireless Master into your own product portfolio.
    Additional services such as tailor-made laser printing on the housing are also available.
  3. PCB Branding
    Profit from our extensive knowledge in industrial communication! Design your own housing utilizing reliable and proven Hilscher technology in your solution.
    Additional services such as PCB modification, config tool branding and project management are also available.

Your Bridge to IO-Link Wireless

  • IO-Link Interoperability
    IO-Link Wireless can be used seamlessly for every IO-Link device
  • Real-Time Ethernet capabilities
    Supports networks such as PROFINET, Ethernet/IP und EtherCAT via Hilscher IO-Link Wireless Master
  • Reliable Real-Time communication
    Reach 5ms as a minimum possible transmission cycle time per device and Wireless range of point-to point communication up to 10 meter
  • Quick implementation
    Requires only a 24V power supply, a mounting bracket is included
  • Get started immediately
    Easy setup thanks to pairing function, Firmware-over-the-air and on-site diagnosis via integrated status LEDs
  • IP67-rated
    Tough casing for harsh industrial environments

Reliable, Flexible and Available - IO-Link Wireless in Practice

Watch our video with Gordon Goehrmann discussing key benefits of netFIELD IO-Link Wireless Master. Learn more about use cases for wireless technologies in industrial environments! The video is available in German with English subtitles.

Technical Data — netFIELD Wireless Master

Technical Data — netFIELD Wireless Bridge

Primary side
Communication InterfacePROFINET, EtherCAT, EtheNet/IP
Connection technology: fieldbusM12 D-kodiert; 4-polig
Interface typ10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; potential free
Autonegotiation; Autocrossoveryes
PROFINET-IO-propertiesPROFINET-IO-Device; 2-Port-Switch, LLDP, MRP, SNMP
Device function
Device functionOPC UA server, MQTT client
VisualizationWeb server
ConfigurationWeb server / PLC engineering tool
Secondary side
Number of IO-Link ports2 transmission tracks = 16 IO-Link wireless devices
Minimum transmission cycle time5 ms
Transmission rangeThe possible range of a Wireless Master is limitied to 20 m.
Derating to ≤ 10 m if more than one track is active
Transmission powerIn total of 10 mW (max. ≤ 10 dBm) within 2.4 GHz ISM frequency
StandardsFCC 15.247 and EN 300 328
Supply module
Connection technologySupply M12 L-coded; 5-pole
Supply voltage1L/2L: DC 24 V (-25 … +30 %)
Current consumptionMax. 16 A per supply line; overload and short circuit proof
Reverse polarity protectionyes
Ambient temperature (working)–25 °C … +70 °C
Dimension (B x H x T)30 x 42 x 200 mm
Weight227 g
AuthorizationCE / FCC / ISED / RED
Article NamePart NumberDescription
NFD-3090-PNS-IOLM\W1912.102netFIELD IO-Link Wireless Master PROFINET IO-Device
NFD-3090-ECS-IOLM\W1912.112netFIELD IO-Link Wireless Master EtherCAT Slave
NFD-3090-EIS-IOLM\W1912.122netFIELD IO-Link Wireless Master EtherNet/IP Adapter
IO-Link Connection
CommunicationIO-Link version 1.1
IO-LinkClass A
Transmission typesCOM1, COM2, COM3
ConnectionM12, A-type encoded, socket
IO-Link Wireless
CommunicationIO-Link version 1.1
Wireless transmission1 Wireless-point - IO-Link-Wireless-Device
Transmission cycle5 ms
Process data (Input/Output)32 byte
Antenna1, internal, isotropic
Frequemcy range2,4 GHz
Bridge
ConnectionM12, A-type encoded, plug
Supply voltage24 V DC (-25 ... +30 %)
Output current (max.)1,0 A
Protection classIP67
Temperature (operation)-25 °C ... +60 °C
Dimensions including M12 connectors (LxWxH)66.6 x 35.6 x 35.6 mm
Weightapproximately 38 g (without optional mounting bracket)
AuthorizationCE / FCC / ISED / RED
Article NamePart NumberDescription
NFD-BRIDGE-IOLSA\W1912.103netFIELD IO-Link Wireless Bridge Class A


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