Consistent cost reduction, high plant availability, and transparency – the requirements of point-to-point industrial communications are constantly increasing. At the same time, the actuators and sensors employed are becoming increasingly intelligent. This is where the open IO-Link communication standard comes in, enabling you to complete the final steps in the process – with data transparency from the sensor/actuator level all the way to the automation level. Not only do you benefit from a simple, consistent and inexpensive point-to-point connection, through which sensors and actuators can be linked to the control level, but also from systematic diagnostic concepts and efficient handling of parameter data on all levels of the automation system. IO-Link is the ideal basis for creating efficient transparency – not only in the control cabinet but also at field level.