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Up to 2 A per port
Configurable B-port output power can support higher-current actuators without adding separate local load relays in suitable applications.
ifm · IO-Link
ifm PerformanceLine IO-Link Masters
Field-mountable AL14xx IO-Link masters for machines that need more actuator power, decentralised I/O and robust field wiring. PerformanceLine combines L-coded M12 power distribution, configurable B ports, per-port energy monitoring and fieldbus communication.
AL14xxUp to 2 A / portL-coded M12 powerUp to 16 A supplyPROFINET · EtherNet/IP · EtherCAT
FamilyAL14xxPerformanceLine field masters
Actuator outputUp to 2 APer configurable high-power port
Power architectureUp to 16 AL-coded M12 supply / daisy chain
IO-Link ports4 or 8Depending on selected master
Maximum field performance
Power sensors and higher-current actuators from the same decentralised node
PerformanceLine is designed for machines where standard low-power field I/O becomes restrictive, especially when solenoid valves, grippers, valve terminals or other actuators need significant current close to the machine.
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Adjustable current limiting
Set port-level current limits to protect field devices and cabling against overload.
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Voltage and current monitoring
Measure electrical consumption per port to support energy transparency and machine diagnostics.
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Daisy-chain power and fieldbus
L-coded power and integrated Ethernet switching simplify modular-machine and conveyor wiring.
Decentralised architecture
Bring IO-Link, digital I/O and actuator power directly into the field
The master sits between sensors / actuators and the machine fieldbus. Sensor supply and actuator supply are separated, while port-level current configuration helps control the power budget.
Field devicesIO-Link sensors · DI · actuators
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Field nodePerformanceLine AL14xx
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Machine networkPROFINET / EtherNet/IP / EtherCAT
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ControllerPLC / machine control
Current AL14 routes
Select by fieldbus, port count and environment
| Network | 4-port industrial | 4-port food | 8-port industrial | 8-port food |
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| PROFINET | AL1400 | AL1401 | AL1402 | AL1403 |
| EtherNet/IP | AL1420 | AL1421 | AL1422 | AL1423 |
| EtherNet/IP + OPC UA | — | — | AL1426 | AL1427 |
| EtherCAT | AL1430 | AL1431 | AL1432 | AL1433 |
Model suffix matters. Industrial/coolant and food variants are not interchangeable merely because their port count and fieldbus are the same. Confirm housing/environment, washdown requirements, connector arrangement and the exact output architecture.
Engineering criteria
Size the master from the I/O map and power budget, not only the protocol
Correct AL14xx selection criteria
The fieldbus narrows the model, but the real design work is the device count, A/B-port requirement, sensor/actuator current, voltage drop and environmental class.
IO-Link ports4 or 8 depending on master
High-power routeConfigurable B ports, up to 2 A per port on supported outputs
Power feedM12 L-coded, up to 16 A supply architecture
FieldbusPROFINET, EtherNet/IP or EtherCAT by model
DiagnosticsPort current / voltage monitoring and configurable current limits
TopologyPower and fieldbus daisy chain for decentralised machine wiring
Choose the master family
PerformanceLine is the high-power field route—not the default IO-Link master for every machine
| Requirement | ifm master route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-focused standard field sensor connectivity | DataLine AL13xx | A-coded power and broad fieldbus / IoT options |
| High-current actuators close to the machine | PerformanceLine AL14xx | Primary fit L-coded power, 2 A B ports and energy monitoring |
| Control-cabinet installation | CabinetLine AL19xx | Cage-clamp wiring and cabinet-focused mechanical design |
| OT + IT communication in one field node | SolutionBlock AL15xx | Multiprotocol / IIoT-focused architecture |
Requirement capture
Inputs required to select the PerformanceLine master
FieldbusPROFINET, EtherNet/IP or EtherCAT.
Port countNumber of IO-Link, digital inputs and actuator outputs.
Load currentPer-port and total sensor / actuator current requirement.
EnvironmentIndustrial coolant area, food/washdown or other field conditions.
TopologyStandalone node, daisy chain or modular machine section.
IT requirementWhether OPC UA / higher-level data access is required.