Arduino based Framework for Rapid Application Development of a Generic IO-Link interface

Technologien für die intelligente Automation, pp. 21–33

Abstract

The implementation of IO-Link in the automation industry has increased over the years. Its main advantage is it offers a digital point-to-point plugand-play interface for any type of device or application. This simplifies the communication between devices and increases productivity with its different features like self-parametrization and maintenance. However, its complete potential is not always used. The aim of this paper is to create an Arduino based framework for the development of generic IO-Link devices and increase its implementation for rapid prototyping. By generating the IO device description file (IODD) from a graphical user interface, and further customizable options for the device application, the end-user can intuitively develop generic IO-Link devices. The peculiarity of this framework relies on its simplicity and abstraction which allows to implement any sensor functionality and virtually connect any type of device to an IO-Link master. This work consists of the general overview of the framework, the technical background of its development and a proof of concept which demonstrates the workflow for its implementation.

Authors 2

1. Victor Chavez corresponding Aachen Department of Mechatronics and Embedded systems

   FH Aachen

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   Department of Mechatronics and Embedded systems, FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Aachen, Deutschland

2. Jörg F. Wollert Aachen Department of Mechatronics and Embedded systems

   FH Aachen

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Mechatronics and Embedded systems, FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Aachen, Deutschland