ArmorBlock 5000 On-Machine I/O blocks have been delivered to help manufacturers improve automation efficiency and connectivity, enabling smarter machines to deliver better enterprise performance.

Standing out with features such as EDS file import/export functionality and automatic download of IODD files, the ArmorBlock 5000 series helps reduce engineering time. The Process Data-only mode further streamlines IO-Link integration with controllers, exemplifying the system’s user-centric design.

The blocks include a variety of models to suit different application needs, such as the IO-Link Master Module, which supports both Class A and Class B IO-Link devices, and the Configurable I/O Module, which offers self-configuring capabilities for greater flexibility in device integration.

Providing a robust and flexible solution, the compact and durable I/O blocks are designed to withstand the rigours to help manufacturers reduce machine design complexity through highly integrated IO-Link capabilities, increased operational visibility through its distributed monitoring and control functionality, support high-speed motion control applications with ratings up to IP69K and CIP Sync and lower total system cost with more efficient installation and maintenance through reduced wiring and zero-cabinet architecture.

In addition, the ArmorBlock 5000 series is easy to install and maintain with an On-Machine design philosophy to reduce the need for extensive wiring, and the blocks’ compatibility with Rockwell Automation’s Studio 5000 design software simplifying the setup process.