Sensor & IO-Link Integration Training

from $50.00

Class: SENSORS-101
Location: Roanoke, VA - In Person
Date/Time: May 19, 2026 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

This hands-on course bridges the gap between basic "on/off" sensing and intelligent automation. You will work directly with various industrial sensors, learning the physics behind how they detect objects and how to apply them effectively in a live control environment.

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Class: SENSORS-101
Location: Roanoke, VA - In Person
Date/Time: May 19, 2026 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

This hands-on course bridges the gap between basic "on/off" sensing and intelligent automation. You will work directly with various industrial sensors, learning the physics behind how they detect objects and how to apply them effectively in a live control environment.

A major focus of this training is IO-Link integration. You will explore its diagnostic capabilities, learn to leverage smart data for predictive maintenance, and implement best practices for integrating these devices into modern control systems.

Includes: Lunch is provided for all attendees.

Add-on Opportunity: The Banner DBQ5 Self-Contained Test Box ($167 value) is available for purchase with your registration. Note: Limit one DBQ5 per company.

What You Will Learn

Sensor Theory and Selection Before you can program a sensor, you have to understand the technology behind how it detects an object. You will learn the principles of operation for:

Proximity: Inductive and Capacitive.
Distance: Ultrasonic and Laser measurement.
Photoelectric: Through-beam, Retro-reflective, and Diffuse.

Wiring and Cabling Standards Physical connection is critical for system reliability. We cover:

Discrete Wiring: NPN and PNP sensors to standard PLC input cards.
IO-Link Connectivity: Using M12 "A-coded" connectors and unshielded 3-wire cables.
Pinouts: Identifying standard wire colors for 3-wire and 4-wire DC sensors.

Selection & IO-Link Fundamentals Learn a systematic approach to choosing the right tech and understanding the architecture:

Selection Criteria: Target material, environment, and precision requirements.
Architecture: How the IO-Link Master acts as a gateway between field devices and the PLC.
Data Types: Process data, parameters, and diagnostic events.

Allen-Bradley Integration Specific steps to bring IO-Link data into the Logix environment:

Studio 5000 Config: Adding IO-Link Masters to the I/O configuration.
IODD Files: Importing files to generate descriptive tags automatically.
Automatic Device Configuration (ADC): Setting up the PLC to auto-configure replacement sensors.
Logic: Writing code for health monitoring and internal device temperatures.