Exhibition Preview｜Game-Changing Strategies and Advancements! SENTINEL Electronics Joins Hands with CC-Link Association to Participate in the 2024 ITES Shenzhen Industrial Exhibition

The ITES Shenzhen International Industrial Manufacturing Technology and Equipment Exhibition has served as a barometer for the equipment manufacturing industry since its inception, showcasing innovative development achievements in manufacturing. This year, the exhibition focuses on two core areas: the high-end equipment industry cluster and the advanced manufacturing technology industry cluster. The exhibition content revolves around "high-end equipment, precision manufacturing, industrial technology, and intelligent manufacturing," creating a professional display and efficient communication platform for major equipment manufacturing and equipment companies.

Tianjin SENTINEL Electronics Co., Ltd. is honored to be invited by the CC-Link Association to participate in the ITES Shenzhen Industrial Exhibition.



Exhibition Information

• Date: March 28-31, 2024


• Location: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an), No. 1 Zhancheng Road, Fuhai Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province


• Booth Number: Hall 9, 9-L60

About SENTINEL



SENTINEL Electronics, founded in 2008, has been deeply involved in industrial communication modules and sensor-related products for 16 years. The company currently has four main product lines: industrial bus communication modules, target detection sensors, fluid monitoring sensors, and connectors, serving over 5,000 domestic customers. With excellent product quality and professional service experience, SENTINEL has accumulated a solid reputation and a loyal customer base.

Exhibition Highlights

As a member of the CC-Link Association, SENTINEL Electronics has been committed to the development and promotion of CC-Link family protocol products. At this exhibition, SENTINEL will showcase its IO-Link master module supporting the CC-Link IE Field Basic protocol and related IO-Link slave devices.

IO-Link Master

SENTINEL Electronics is the first domestic company to successfully develop IP67 protection grade CC-Link IE Field Basic distributed I/O products and obtain CLPA (CC-Link Association) conformance certification.



Product Features

• High-Speed Real-Time Communication: Based on an Ethernet high-speed real-time communication protocol, ensuring fast and accurate data transmission.


• High Protection Level: IP67 protection grade, suitable for harsh environments, ensuring reliable and stable operation of the equipment.


• Flexible Wiring: Built-in switch, 2-way 7/8" power interface, and 2-way Ethernet interface, facilitating on-site wiring and reducing cable clutter.


• Wide Compatibility: 8 IO-Link interfaces, supporting connection of various IO-Link devices (substations, sensors, RFID, valves, etc.), meeting the application needs of different industries.


• Easy Operation: Easy configuration with five rotary code switches, enhancing user convenience.


• Rich Choices: Along with existing PROFINET and EtherCAT protocol IO-Link masters, providing customers with a wide range of options to meet the needs of different industries and scenarios.


• Application Industries: Battery swapping stations for automobiles, warehousing and logistics, production conveyor equipment, auto parts, etc.

IO-Link Devices: Hubs and Actuators

/ The IO-Link system consists of an IO-Link master and one or more IO-Link devices (i.e., sensors or actuators).[^1] It allows communication between sensors and actuators in an industrial automation environment and the control system (master). This communication system greatly simplifies data exchange between devices, improving production efficiency and system transparency.



Product Features

• Standardized Interface: All IO-Link devices use the same standard 3-wire/5-wire cable, simplifying physical connections.


• Simplified Wiring: Reduces wiring needs, lowering installation and maintenance complexity and costs.


• Bidirectional Communication: Supports bidirectional data flow from the device to the master (and vice versa), allowing device status monitoring, parameter setting, and advanced diagnostics.


• Detailed Device Diagnostics: Provides detailed information on device status, error codes, and maintenance needs, helping to reduce downtime and improve production efficiency.


• Reduced Overall Cost: Simplified wiring, reduced installation and maintenance time, and improved system reliability and efficiency help lower overall ownership costs.


• Flexible Device Replacement: Quick and easy device replacement without complex reconfiguration, helping to reduce downtime.


• Scalability: The system can be easily expanded as needed by adding more IO-Link devices without extensive system modifications.

IO-Link Devices: Sensors

IO-Link sensors are intelligent sensors that use IO-Link technology for communication. IO-Link is an open, standardized communication protocol designed to connect sensors and actuators to control systems or masters. Compared to traditional sensors, these sensors offer more functionality and advantages. As a domestic industrial automation brand, SENTINEL Electronics is the first to launch a series of sensors with IO-Link functionality.



Product Features

• Point-to-Point Communication: IO-Link allows direct bidirectional communication between the sensor and the master, transmitting not only operational data (such as measurements) but also service data (such as device identification, error diagnostics) and parameter data.


• Real-Time Data: Enhances real-time data transmission capabilities, especially important for applications requiring quick responses.


• Easy Installation: Simplified wiring requirements make the installation process faster, reducing the likelihood of errors.


• Reduced Downtime: By providing early diagnostics and maintenance warnings, IO-Link sensors help prevent faults, thereby reducing unexpected production line downtime.


• Flexibility and Scalability: Sensors can be easily added or replaced in the system as needed, without significant adjustments to the entire system.


• Cost-Effectiveness: By reducing wiring complexity, improving system reliability, and minimizing downtime, they help save costs.

[^1]: IO-Link Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IO-Link