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Flat vector diagram of an IO-Link master connecting four sensors to a PLC over PROFINET, showing process data flow on each sensor cable
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IO-Link Explained: How It Works with Your PLC

IO-Link turns a standard sensor cable into a two-way digital channel. This guide explains how the protocol works, how masters connect to your PLC, and what you actually gain on the plant floor.

Jul 22, 2026 · 9 min read

Flat vector diagram of OPC UA protocol architecture connecting a PLC to SCADA, historian and cloud clients through a central OPC UA server block
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OPC UA Protocol Explained for PLC Engineers

OPC UA is the industrial protocol linking PLCs to SCADA, historians and cloud systems. Learn how nodes, sessions, security and subscriptions actually work in plain terms.

Jul 22, 2026 · 10 min read

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