User Manual for ArmorBlock 16-Channel IO-Link Hubs

Quick guide from the manual

The ArmorBlock 16-Channel IO-Link hubs are designed to connect sensors and actuators to an IO-Link master, providing additional I/O capacity in industrial environments. This manual covers the configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of the 1732IL-IB16M12, 1732IL-10X6M12, and 1732IL-16CFGM12M12L models.

Module Overview

These hubs feature a sealed die-cast zinc housing suitable for tough industrial environments. They utilize M12 connectors for I/O signals and the IO-Link interface. The hubs receive binary signals and transfer them to the controller via the IO-Link master.

• 1732IL-IB16M12: 16 digital inputs.
• 1732IL-10X6M12: 10 digital inputs and 6 digital outputs.
• 1732IL-16CFGM12M12L: 16 configurable digital inputs/outputs.

Configuration

Configuration is performed using the Studio 5000 Logix Designer environment. You must use RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000 (version 20 or later) to configure these hubs. You can configure parameters via the Add-on Profile (AOP) or by using CIP message instructions for advanced settings.

To register an IODD file, right-click the IO-Link channel in the channel tree, select Register IODD, and locate the appropriate XML file. Ensure you have administrator rights on the machine where the Add-on Profile is installed.

Parameters

Various parameters can be configured to optimize performance:

• Input Filter: Specifies the filter time for module inputs (default 3 ms).
• Input Latching: Sets the minimum time an input stays in one state.
• Input Logic Settings: Determines if inputs are Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC).
• Output Fault Values: Configures output behavior during communication loss (available on 1732IL-10X6M12 and 1732IL-16CFGM12M12L).
• Output Fault Delay: Sets the delay before monitoring output for faults.

Diagnostics

The hubs provide diagnostic messages to identify device status. You can view these in the Diagnosis tab of the AOP. Status indicators on the device provide visual feedback:

• IO-Link Status: Indicates communication state (Flashing green = running, Red = fault).
• Power Supply Status: Indicates if power is operating normally (Green) or low (Red, <18V).
• Diagnostic Status: Red indicates module diagnosis is available.

Wiring

The hubs use M12 connectors. Ensure proper wiring according to the specific pinout diagrams provided in the manual. The system supports standard unshielded connection cables for communication between masters and hubs.