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IO-Link Hub Connector

IO-Link hubs (Port Multipliers) expand a single IO-Link master port into multiple IO-Link device ports. They use M12 connectors for both upstream master connection and downstream device connections.

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// Specifications
Standard
IEC 61131-9 IO-Link
Upstream
M12 A-code to IO-Link master
Downstream
M12 A-code to IO-Link devices
Ports
4 or 8 device ports typical
Power
24V DC distributed to devices
Use Case
Sensor clusters, IO-Link device expansion
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
1 L+ 24V supply PWR
2 NC Not connected I/O
3 L- Ground GND
4 C/Q IO-Link communication BUS

IO-Link hubs (Port Multipliers) expand a single IO-Link master port into multiple IO-Link device ports. They use M12 connectors for both upstream master connection and downstream device connections.