{"product_id":"kit-automatizacion-on-off-valvulas-io-link","title":"On-Off Automation Kit for Valves with IO-Link | Predictive Diagnostics","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOn-Off Automation Kit for Valves with IO-Link Positioner — Digital Monitoring and Predictive Diagnostics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCematic's \u003cstrong\u003eOn-Off automation kit for valves with IO-Link positioner\u003c\/strong\u003e is the complete solution for automating ball and butterfly valves with integrated digital intelligence. Unlike conventional analog solutions, this kit incorporates an IO-Link sensor with real-time monitoring of position, and opening and closing times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also integrates predictive diagnostics from a single device. For this reason, it is the right choice when On-Off automation is required with full visibility of the valve status in the control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 100% digital signal also eliminates the variability of conventional analog signals. Consequently, it guarantees greater precision and reliability in process control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also incorporates automatic device replacement, which transfers parameters to the replacement sensor in seconds, reducing intervention time and minimizing production impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIO-Link Technology — What it is and why it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO-Link is the international standard for point-to-point digital communication for sensors and actuators. It is the technology that replaces the 4-20 mA analog signal in modern installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike analog signals, IO-Link transmits process data, configuration parameters, and diagnostics over the same standard signal cable. Consequently, it does not require additional wiring or special infrastructure to access device diagnostics from the PLC or SCADA system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach IO-Link sensor in this \u003cstrong\u003eOn-Off automation kit\u003c\/strong\u003e also provides multiple process values simultaneously using status bits and detailed event codes. In this way, the control system can detect faults at any time and maximize plant availability without the need for additional instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features of the On-Off automation kit with IO-Link\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReal-time Digital Monitoring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IO-Link sensor continuously monitors the valve position, opening times, and closing times. In this way, it centralizes all process information in a single device. Therefore, no additional instrumentation is required to know the actual status of the valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntegrated Predictive Diagnostics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IO-Link sensor continuously monitors the valve's opening and closing times. If a valve that normally opens in 0.8 seconds starts to open in 1.4 seconds, the sensor detects it and generates an alert event code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis change can also indicate actuator wear, insufficient air pressure, or a deteriorated seal. Therefore, the system reports the problem \u003cstrong\u003ebefore the valve completely fails\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to this, the maintenance team can plan the intervention during a scheduled shutdown, instead of reacting to an unplanned failure that stops the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsequently, predictive diagnostics do not detect failures that have already occurred, but rather \u003cstrong\u003eanticipate degradation\u003c\/strong\u003e based on real-time operating data. This significantly reduces unplanned shutdowns and their associated costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAutomatic Device Replacement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the IO-Link sensor is replaced, the IO-Link master automatically transfers the configuration parameters to the replacement device in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, it reduces downtime during corrective maintenance to a minimum. It also eliminates the risk of manual configuration errors that are common when replacing conventional analog sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e100% Digital Signal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IO-Link digital signal eliminates the variability of the 4-20 mA analog signal. This, in contrast, can be affected by electromagnetic interference, cable resistance, or instrument calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the digital signal is immune to these sources of error. Therefore, it guarantees the same accuracy regardless of cable length or electrical environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomation type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-Off (full opening and closing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIO-Link (100% digital signal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible valves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBall and butterfly valves (quarter-turn)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMonitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition, opening and closing times in real-time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus bits and detailed event codes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDevice replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic — parameters transferred in seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvantage vs. analog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher precision, no signal variability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIO-Link automation kit vs. conventional analog automation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConventional valve automation uses analog signals for position feedback and requires separate instrumentation for diagnostics. The \u003cstrong\u003eOn-Off automation kit with IO-Link\u003c\/strong\u003e, in contrast, integrates all these functions into a single device. The most relevant aspects are compared below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The analog system uses a 4-20 mA signal that can vary due to temperature, cable length, or interference. IO-Link, in contrast, transmits digital data immune to these variables, so the position reading is always accurate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e The analog system, in contrast, does not offer integrated diagnostics and requires additional instrumentation. IO-Link, in addition, provides real-time predictive diagnostics at no additional instrumentation cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing an analog sensor, in contrast, requires manual reconfiguration with a risk of error. IO-Link, therefore, automatically transfers the parameters to the new sensor in seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess information:\u003c\/strong\u003e The analog sensor, in contrast, delivers a single process value. IO-Link, consequently, delivers multiple simultaneous values — position, times, diagnostics — from the same device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications of the On-Off automation kit with IO-Link\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eValve automation in the process industry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOn-Off automation kit for valves with IO-Link\u003c\/strong\u003e is the solution for automating ball and butterfly valves in process lines where digital visibility of the valve status from the control system is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, it is the standard component in new installations where IO-Link is adopted as the field communication protocol. It is also compatible with IO-Link masters from the main PLC manufacturers on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eModernization of existing facilities\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn plants with conventional analog automation, this kit also allows migration to an IO-Link digital signal without modifying existing wiring. Consequently, the modernization of the valve control system can be carried out gradually and without prolonged production shutdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, integrated predictive diagnostics provide immediate value from the first installation, reducing unplanned shutdowns due to actuator failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReduced downtime and predictive maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe predictive diagnostics of the IO-Link sensor also allow the detection of valve deterioration before it fails. Therefore, the maintenance team can plan the intervention during a scheduled shutdown window instead of reacting to an unplanned failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikewise, automatic parameter replacement reduces the start-up time after a replacement. This minimizes the impact on production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete range of automation kits, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cematic.com.mx\/collections\/kits-de-automatizacion\"\u003eautomation kits collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cematic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52052379205945,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/3917\/1508\/files\/valvula-bola-higienica-sensor-io-link-on-off.jpg?v=1774565913","url":"https:\/\/cematic.com\/products\/kit-automatizacion-on-off-valvulas-io-link","provider":"Cematic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}