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Multiple bus variants
Current AL13xx routes support PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP and POWERLINK families.
ifm · IO-Link masters
ifm DataLine IO-Link Masters
AL13xx field masters are designed for IO-Link device data acquisition, PLC connectivity and parallel IIoT access. Select the exact model by fieldbus, 4/8-port requirement and industrial versus washdown environment.
AL13xx4 or 8 A portsMQTT / JSONIP67 / IP69K routesM12 A-coded power
SeriesAL13xxData-oriented field master
Ports4 / 8 AStandard IO-Link A-port architecture
IIoTMQTT / JSONParallel data access on current routes
ProtectionIP67 / IP69KIndustrial and washdown variants
Data acquisition + control
DataLine design intent
DataLine keeps the fieldbus/PLC path while exposing device information to higher-level systems without forcing that traffic through the PLC application.
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MQTT / JSON
Current DataLine architecture supports direct information-system access on its IIoT path.
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IP67
Orange industrial versions are intended for field mounting close to sensors.
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IP69K routes
Food/hygienic variants are available for high-pressure-cleaning environments.
OT / IT separation
One master, two data paths
The IO-Link process data goes to the machine controller while selected sensor information can be exposed in parallel to higher-level systems.
FieldUp to 8 IO-Link devices
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MasterDataLine AL13xx
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Control pathPLC fieldbus
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Information pathMQTT / JSON IIoT
Current family structure
Select by fieldbus and environment
The exact AL13 order number determines controller protocol, port count and coolant/food construction.
| DataLine route | Typical current series | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| PROFINET | AL130x | Industrial / food variants, 4 or 8 IO-Link A ports by model |
| EtherNet/IP | AL132x | Field IO-Link master for EtherNet/IP control systems |
| EtherCAT | AL133x | EtherCAT machine-control architectures |
| Modbus TCP | AL134x | Modbus TCP controller integration |
| IIoT-specific route | AL135x | Data-centric connectivity use cases |
| POWERLINK | AL137x | POWERLINK machine networks |
Example: AL1302 is a current 8-port PROFINET DataLine master with IP65/IP66/IP67 protection and M12 field connections. Confirm current alternatives before freezing a BOM.
Engineering selection
DataLine application scope
DataLine is strong when standard IO-Link devices and IIoT data access matter more than high-current B-port actuators.
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Sensors and standard IO-Link loads
DataLine uses standard A-port architecture rather than the high-current B-port design of PerformanceLine.
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M12 A-coded supply
Current family uses compact M12 A-coded power; total available current is lower than AL14/AL15 L-coded families.
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PLC-independent data
Use when higher-level systems should receive selected sensor data without changing the PLC program.
Master alternatives
DataLine or another ifm IO-Link master family?
Select the architecture before the order number.
| Requirement | Review |
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| Standard field IO-Link + IIoT access | DataLine AL13xx |
| High-current actuators / B ports / 16 A L-coded power | PerformanceLine AL14xx |
| Cabinet-mounted IP20 master | CabinetLine AL19xx |
| Multiprotocol + advanced IIoT / OPC UA architecture | SolutionBlock AL15xx |
Requirement capture
Inputs required to quote the DataLine master
Fieldbus, environment and port count define the family quickly.
PLC networkPROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP or POWERLINK.
Port count4 or 8 IO-Link devices.
EnvironmentIndustrial field area or high-pressure washdown.
IIoT needMQTT/JSON destination, edge software or moneo.
Device currentConfirm standard A-port loads are sufficient.
TopologyPower and Ethernet cable routing / daisy-chain requirement.