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IO Link Controllers and Modules

Create a system of sensors and actuators that you can remotely update, view measurements from, and receive error messages in real time. IO Link systems minimize downtime by locating issues such as cut cables or dirty sensors quickly. They send only digital signals to your PLC, regardless of whether your sensors and actuators send digital or analog signals. Because these systems send digital signals, they’re more reliable and less prone to data error and signal loss than analog signals. It also means you don't have to use expensive shielded cables since they resist EMI.
When retrofitting an existing system, you'll need to make sure your PLC can incorporate IO Link. Check with your PLC manufacturer—most have hardware that allows you to upgrade your PLC to run IO Link.
Controllers communicate between your sensors and actuators and your PLC. They are required. Setting memory automatically stores your settings and restores them once your device is back online. This eliminates needing to program a device again when you replace or fix it. Surface mount controllers let you mount controllers on equipment such as tanks and conveyors. By mounting them on your equipment, you save space in your control cabinet. They use M12 connectors.
Expansion modules increase the number of inputs and outputs in your IO Link system, so you can add more sensors and actuators to your network. Connect multiple devices to each expansion module using M12 connectors, without needing to wire your devices inside a control cabinet. They transmit signals from multiple devices with a single cord. Expansion modules are optional, but when used, they must connect to a controller. Mount them on your equipment to save space in your control cabinet.
Converters translate analog signals to digital signals, making sensors and actuators IO-Link compatible. They are required to connect analog components to controllers and modules.
Protective caps prevent dust and debris from harming M12 connections when they're not in use. They also help maintain IP ratings by covering unused ports. Stainless steel protective caps have a neoprene gasket, which helps maintain IP69K ratings.
IP rated components block out dust and withstand some water, so they do not require an enclosure. Ports that are unused must be capped to maintain their rating. IP65 rated components can be rinsed. IP66 rated components withstand washdowns. IP67 rated components can be temporarily submerged in water. IP69K rated components hold up to high-pressure and high-temperature washdowns.
Note: Sockets may have extra holes on their face that are not used.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

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Communication Protocol | No. of Device Ports | Total No. of M12 Connections | Type | Signal | Voltage | No. of | Type | Signal | Voltage | Current | No. of | Operating Voltage | Specifications Met | Each | |
Surface Mount | |||||||||||||||
IP66, IP67 | |||||||||||||||
IO Link, Ethernet/IP | 4 | 7 | Digital | PNP | 0-30V DC | 8 | Digital | PNP | 30V DC | 0.3A | 4 | 20-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 0000000 |
IO Link, Ethernet/IP | 8 | 11 | Digital | PNP | 0-30V DC | 16 | Digital | PNP | 30V DC | 0.3A | 8 | 20-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
IO Link, Profinet | 4 | 7 | Digital | PNP | 0-30V DC | 8 | Digital | PNP | 30V DC | 0.3A | 4 | 20-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
IO Link, Profinet | 8 | 11 | Digital | PNP | 0-30V DC | 16 | Digital | PNP | 30V DC | 0.3A | 8 | 20-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
IP66, IP67, IP69K | |||||||||||||||
IO Link, Ethernet/IP | 4 | 7 | Digital | PNP | 0-30V DC | 8 | Digital | PNP | 30V DC | 0.3A | 4 | 20-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
IO Link, Ethernet/IP | 8 | 11 | Digital | PNP | 0-30V DC | 16 | Digital | PNP | 30V DC | 0.3A | 8 | 20-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
IO Link, Profinet | 4 | 7 | Digital | PNP | 0-30V DC | 8 | Digital | PNP | 30V DC | 0.3A | 4 | 20-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
IO Link, Profinet | 8 | 11 | Digital | PNP | 0-30V DC | 16 | Digital | PNP | 30V DC | 0.3A | 8 | 20-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |

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Expansion Module Type | No. of Device Ports | Total No. of M12 Connections | Type | Signal | Voltage | No. of | Type | Signal | Current | No. of | Communication Protocol | Operating Voltage | Specifications Met | Each | |
Surface Mount | |||||||||||||||
IP65, IP67 | |||||||||||||||
Input | 6 | 7 | Digital | PNP | 16-30V DC | 12 | __ | __ | __ | __ | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Input | 10 | 11 | Digital | PNP | 16-30V DC | 20 | __ | __ | __ | __ | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
Input, Output | 8 | 10 | Digital | PNP | 18-30V DC | 16 | Digital | PNP | 3.6A | 16 | IO Link | 18-30V DC | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
Output | 6 | 8 | __ | __ | __ | __ | Digital | PNP | 3.6A | 12 | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
Output | 10 | 12 | __ | __ | __ | __ | Digital | PNP | 3.6A | 20 | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
IP65, IP67, IP69K | |||||||||||||||
Input | 6 | 7 | Digital | PNP | 16-30V DC | 12 | __ | __ | __ | __ | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
Input | 10 | 11 | Digital | PNP | 16-30V DC | 20 | __ | __ | __ | __ | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
Input, Output | 8 | 10 | Digital | PNP | 18-30V DC | 16 | Digital | PNP | 3.6A | 16 | IO Link | 18-30V DC | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
Output | 6 | 8 | __ | __ | __ | __ | Digital | PNP | 3.6A | 12 | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
Output | 10 | 12 | __ | __ | __ | __ | Digital | PNP | 3.6A | 20 | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |

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Signal Converter Type | Total No. of M12 Connections | Type | Signal | Voltage | Current | No. of | Type | Digital Output Signal Type | Voltage | Current | No. of | Communication Protocol | Operating Voltage | Specifications Met | Each | |
Plug In | ||||||||||||||||
IP67 | ||||||||||||||||
Analog to Digital | 2 | Analog | __ | 0-10V DC | __ | 2 | Digital | PNP | __ | __ | 1 | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Analog to Digital and Analog | 2 | Analog | __ | __ | 4- 20mA | 1 | Digital, Analog | PNP | __ | 4-20mA | 2 | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
Digital to Analog | 2 | Digital | PNP | __ | __ | 1 | Analog | __ | __ | 4-20mA | 2 | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
Digital to Analog | 2 | Digital | PNP | __ | __ | 1 | Analog | __ | 0-10V DC | __ | 2 | IO Link | 18-30V DC | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |


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Size | Location | Material | Temperature Range, °F | Includes | Each | |
For Plugs | ||||||
M12 | External | Anodized Aluminum | 0° to 220° | Lanyard | 0000000 | 000000 |
M12 | External | Stainless Steel | 0° to 220° | Lanyard | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Sockets | ||||||
M12 | Internal | Anodized Aluminum | 0° to 220° | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
M12 | Internal | Stainless Steel | 0° to 220° | Lanyard | 0000000 | 00000 |
Digital Timers

Timers with a memory function automatically return the display to the last programmed time. Good for timing repetitive intervals.
IP65-rated timers protect against dust and low-pressure washdowns. They also resist impacts up to 4 ft.
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Style | Timing Functions | Max. No. of Events | Max. Timer Duration | Max. Alarm Duration | Resolution | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Material | Color | Batteries Included | Features | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Timers | |||||||||||||||
M | Count Up Count Down | 1 | 24 hrs. | 5 min. | 1 sec. | 5 1/4" | 7 3/4" | 1" | Plastic | Black | Yes | Alarm Built-In Stand Memory Function | IP65 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Panel-Mount Electrically Actuated Hour Meters

Display running time on a machine so you can schedule preventative maintenance.
Non-resettable meters prevent tampering and accidental loss of data.
Meters that are rated NEMA 4X are protected from dust and washdowns and can be used outdoors.
Mount meters with a gasket to help them meet NEMA 4X, 12, and IP66 ratings for protection against dust and splashing with water, oil, and coolant.
Electrically Actuated Hour Meters with Output Relay

Display running time on a machine so you can schedule preventative maintenance. These counters have two displays. One display shows the total running time and cannot be reset; the other shows the time elapsed since the last maintenance and can be wired for remote reset. The output relay turns on an indicator light and sends a signal to another device when the counter reaches a set point. The signal can start/stop a process or trigger an alarm.
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Resettable | Counting Direction | No. of Digits | No. of Set Points | For Panel Cutout Dia. | Dp. | Dia. | Operating Voltage | Output Relay Current | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Press On | |||||||||||
Wire Leads | |||||||||||
No | Up | 6 | 1 | 2" | 1.7" | 2.3" | 85-265V AC, 90-360V DC | 0.2 A @ 265 V AC, 0.2 A @ 40 V DC | IP67 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
No | Up | 6 | 1 | 2" | 1.7" | 2.3" | 10-40V DC | 0.2 A @ 265 V AC, 0.2 A @ 40 V DC | IP67 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Switch-Contact-Actuated Hour Meters


No need for a separate power source—these hour meters are powered by internal batteries that last more than 10 years. Often used where power sources aren’t easily accessible, they work well in remote monitoring systems, industrial equipment, and machinery. Wire the hour meter to a relay or switch on your machine so it can receive signals when the machine is running. The total number of hours is shown on the display. Press a button on the meter to reset the time to zero or connect it to a switch or button to reset it from a distance. These meters are UL recognized, C-UL recognized, and CE marked, so they meet American, Canadian, and European safety standards.
Screw on hour meters are IP65, NEMA 4X, and NEMA 12 rated, so they’re protected from dust, water, and splashing oil and coolant.
Clip on hour meters can be programmed to flash an icon of your choosing after your machine has run for a set number of hours. Similar to the lights on your car’s dashboard, the icons signal maintenance for your oil, oil filter, service, and more. Mount them with a gasket (sold separately) to protect against dust, water, and splashing oil and coolant and so they’ll meet NEMA 4/4X, NEMA 12, and IP66 ratings.
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For Panel Cutout | Overall | Gaskets | ||||||||||||
Resettable | Counting Direction | No. of Digits | Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Features | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Screw On | ||||||||||||||
Screw Terminals | ||||||||||||||
Yes | Up and Down | 8 | 0.9" | 1.8" | 1" | 1.9" | 2.1" | Battery-Powered Display, Manual Reset Button, Remote Reset | IP65, NEMA 4X, NEMA 12 | UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Clip On | ||||||||||||||
Screw Terminals | ||||||||||||||
Yes | Up | 8 | 0.8" | 1.7" | 1.1" | 2" | 1 1/2" | Battery-Powered Display, Indicator Icons, Manual Reset Button, Remote Reset | IP66 | UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, CE Marked | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Vibration-Actuated Hour Meters





Record the running time of machines and vehicles that vibrate while operating. These meters are battery powered, so they don’t require any special wiring or external power source. IP67 or IP68 rated, they seal out water from temporary submersion.
Style D meters let you switch between two sensitivity levels to prevent inaccurate counts during transport.
Non-resettable counters prevent tampering and accidental loss of data.
For Panel Cutout | Overall | |||||||||||||
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Style | Resettable | Counting Direction | Number of Digits | Ht. | Wd. | Dia. | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Dia. | Features | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Panel Mount | ||||||||||||||
Screw On | ||||||||||||||
A | No | Up | 6 | 1" | 1.5" | __ | 1.3" | 2.2" | 0.7" | __ | Battery-Powered Display | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Press On | ||||||||||||||
B | No | Up | 6 | 1" | 1.5" | __ | 1.3" | 1.8" | 0.7" | __ | Battery-Powered Display | IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
C | No | Up | 6 | __ | __ | 2" | __ | __ | 0.8" | 2.4" | Battery-Powered Display | IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Surface Mount | ||||||||||||||
Adhesive Back | ||||||||||||||
D | Yes | Up | 5 | __ | __ | __ | 1.3" | 2.6" | 0.6" | __ | Battery-Powered Display, Vibration Sensitivity Settings (Low and High) | IP68 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Magnetic Back | ||||||||||||||
E | No | Up | 6 | __ | __ | __ | 1.4" | 2.1" | 0.6" | __ | Battery-Powered Display | IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Preventative Maintenance and Inspection Indicators


Mount these indicators to your equipment, and their bright LED will catch your attention when it’s time for maintenance or inspection. They’re commonly used to keep track of maintenance on production lines and HVAC systems, or paired with inspection tags on fire extinguishers and eye wash stations.
When first set, these indicators flash a dark green and then a light green color every two minutes. As a scheduled inspection approaches, they flash a yellow light every 10 seconds. And when an inspection is past due, they blink red every two seconds. Reset indicators to start the countdown again. They meet IP65, so they seal out dust and low-pressure washdowns.
Timing Cycle | Resettable | Dia. | Ht. | Thick. | Batteries Included | Mounting Fasteners Included | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Screw On, Hang On, Tie On | |||||||||
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7 Day | Yes | 2 1/2" | 3 5/8" | 7/8" | Yes | Yes | IP65 | 000000 | 000000 |
30 Day | Yes | 2 1/2" | 3 5/8" | 7/8" | Yes | Yes | IP65 | 000000 | 00000 |
180 Day | Yes | 2 1/2" | 3 5/8" | 7/8" | Yes | Yes | IP65 | 000000 | 00000 |
365 Day | Yes | 2 1/2" | 3 5/8" | 7/8" | Yes | Yes | IP65 | 000000 | 00000 |
Tachometers/Hour Meters for Gas Powered Engines

Continuously measure the speed and running time of your engine to monitor its performance and detect mechanical issues early. These meters can be programmed based on engine run time to light up for maintenance reminders, such as oil changes, filter replacements, and inspections. Wrap the signal wire four to five times around your spark plug to secure it in place. They’re battery powered, so they will start showing readings as soon as you turn on the engine. It adjusts to nine different engine types for accurate readings. They’re rated IP67, so they won’t get damaged from dust and water.
For Panel Cutout | Overall | Mounting | ||||||||||||||||
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Measuring Range, rpm | Accuracy | Display Type | Resettable | Counting Direction | No. of Digits | Scale | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Batteries Included | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Features | Each | |
Adhesive Back | ||||||||||||||||||
Wraparound Wire Connection | ||||||||||||||||||
0-25,000 | ±0.002% | LCD | Yes | Up | 6 | rpm | 1.6" | 2.3" | 0.8" | 1.56" | 3.15" | 0.79" | Yes | No | No. 12 | Battery-Powered Display, Maintenance Reminder, Maximum RPM Reading Recall, Timer | 0000000 | 000000 |