IO-Link acts as a point-to-point communication protocol that facilitates Industry 4.0 (also referred to as Industrie 4.0) via connecting compatible smart sensors and actuators with an IO-Link master. It can transform signals into an Ethernet message with various parameters. IO-Link systems can be operated with a built-in digital, bidirectional, point-to-point interface that can be amalgamated with many of the automated Industry 4.0 systems on the market.
HYDAC is a leading supplier of both Industry 4.0 sensors and various compatible IO-Link devices these smart sensors can be used in conjunction with. New Zealand based businesses that operate in the industrial and logistics sectors can get in touch with us to get IO-Link sensors that will give their machinery an established digital communication system to implement various processes.

The IO-Link sensors we offer can be used to acquire data from your machinery that you may otherwise not be able to access. This data allows you to keep an eye on factors pertaining to the state of your machinery and relevant environmental conditions, such as coolant levels, ambient temperature, humidity temperature and more.
IO-Link Sensors Can Process the Following Types of Data:
- Process Data – Exhibits the present state of Industrie 4.0 sensors and actuators.
- Service Data – Data regarding the machinery’s status, diagnostics, configuration information and more.
- Event Data – Data pertaining to non-critical or rare events that isn’t integrated with the machinery’s process data.
Reasons to Use IO-Link Sensors
- Higher efficiency
- Minimised downtime
- Improved product quality
- Built-in internationally standardised interface
- Lowers costs
- Remote accessibility capabilities
- Automated device replacement capabilities
- Detailed diagnostics
- Simple wiring requirements
- Full transparency down to the lowest field level
Learn More Today
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of working with IO-Link Industry 4.0 sensors and corresponding IO-Link devices, call HYDAC today on 0800 493 2269 or contact us online.










