The newest additions to the Comtrol line of IO-Link Master products, the 4-PNIO (4-Port IP67), 8-PNIO (8-Port IP67) and DR-8-PNIO (8-Port IP20 DIN rail) support the IO-Link 1.1 standard for full IO-Link device compatibility.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comtrol Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial device connectivity products and the official North American IO-Link Competency Center, today announced it has released three new IO-Link Masters for PROFINET at Hannover Messe. The newest additions to the Comtrol line of IO-Link Master products, the 4-PNIO (4-Port IP67), 8-PNIO (8-Port IP67) and DR-8-PNIO (8-Port IP20 DIN rail) support the IO-Link 1.1 standard for full IO-Link device compatibility. The IO-Link Master PROFINET (PNIO) series combines the benefits of the IO-Link standard with PROFINET. You can easily integrate the IO-Link Master into an industrial network with existing and new PROFINET IO installations using Comtrols powerful web interface and Siemens TIA Portal. In addition, these new products are PROFINET certified by Profinet International (PI) ensuring PROFINET compatibility.

"Comtrol is proud to introduce its US-designed and manufactured IO-Link technology at Hannover Messe. IO-Link technology is a critical component of the Industry 4.0 and IIoT infrastructure. Comtrols IO-Link Master can send the important real-time sensor data from the plant floor to an enterprise system in order to make intelligent supply chain and manufacturing decisions. IO-Link technology and Comtrols MultiLink help make Industry 4.0 a reality." Bradford Beale, President of Comtrol Corporation.

The IO-Link Master PROFINET products are Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 ready with features such as embedded webpage sensor and configuration management. The embedded webpage offers the ability to: Configure IO-Link devices in minutes, ISDU (Indexed Service Data Unit) handling, Data Storage (automatic or manual) for Automatic Sensor Configuration, IO-Link Device Validation and Data Validation. IIoT and Industry 4.0 goals can be achieved through Comtrols unique MultiLink protocol handling that can send real-time sensor process data from the plant floor to software systems such as SCADA systems, OPC and Enterprise cloud platform providers. The IO-Link Master PNIO series will debut at Hall 9, D68.

About Comtrol Corporation

For more than 30 years, Comtrol Corporation has been a manufacturer and provider of quality networking and industrial data communication products, specializing in industrial Ethernet and device connectivity. With representation across North America, EMEA, Asia and Latin America, Comtrol sells RocketLinx® industrial grade Ethernet and Power over Ethernet switches, IO-Link Master industrial gateways, DeviceMaster® Ethernet device servers and gateways and RocketPort® multiport serial cards through distributors, resellers and integrators worldwide. Providing exceptional product and technical support, Comtrol establishes solutions for a wide range of security, energy, industrial automation and traffic and transportation applications. For more information, contact Comtrol Corporation at 800‐926‐6876 or visit www.comtrol.com.