The HNS 3000 with IO-Link communication interface is an electronic level switch with integrated display. The instrument has a switching output and an additional output that can be configured as switching or analogue output (4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 V) The HNS 3000 can be used not only for oil but also for water, and is available with or without temperature probe.

IO-Link is the communication between the sensor/actuator (IO-Link device) and an IO-Link master based on a point-to-point interface.

The advantages:

Process data, parameters and diagnostic information of the level switch can be transmitted via a standard cable (SDCI mode). The integrated LED display provides information on the operating mode and the switching statuses.

Simple exchange: the IO-Link master saves the parameters of the connected level switch and transmits them to the newly connected level switch when replaced. Thus, timeconsuming new parameterisations will no longer be required.

If IO-Link is not used, the sensor still functions as a level switch with two switching outputs (SIO mode).

To create customer-specific small series or to duplicate sensor settings across the system, the sensor can also be easily adjusted outside the system to suit the particular application, with the HYDAC Programming Device HPG P1-000, the HYDAC Programming Adapter ZBE P1-000 or by means of the Portable Data Recorder HMG 4000.

Typical fi elds of application for HNS 3000 IO-Link are machine tools, handling and assembly automation, intralogistics or the packaging industry.