Balluff has added this neatly-packaged bi-directional interface for connecting RS232 cables to IO-Link (IEC 61131-9) cables. “The converter lets you connect devices like barcode scanners, printers or RS232 controllers directly to an IO-Link terminal,” said the firm, claiming: “The expensive alternative using additional special components such as RS232 cards for integration into the respective controller ...

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