Training course
GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO IO-LINK
INTRODUCTION TO IO-LINK
Target group
The course is targeting technical personnel who will be involved in operation of equipment, installation, and maintenance of IO link solutions.
Course content
The course will cover topics such as:
• Introduction to the communication technology
• Hardware design principles
• Types and manufacturers of IO-link hardware
• Introduction to IO link devices
• IO-link and industry 4.0
• Available cyclic data communication to/from Siemens PLC
• Accessing acyclic data from a web-browser
• Accessing acyclic data from a Siemens PLC
• Practical exercises in connecting/replacing components
• Practical exercises in setup of IO-link master and IODD files
• Practical exercises in setup of IO-link master and Siemens PLC
• Strategy of fault finding
• Troubleshooting/Diagnostics
• Practical exercises on IO-link stands
Objectives
Upon completion of this course the attendant will have obtained:
• Basic understanding of IO link
• Skills in installation of IO link master and devices
• Skills in diagnostics of IO link systems via web-browser tools
Prerequisites
User of Windows based PCs.
Basic knowledge regarding ethernet and/or profinet networks.
Practical information
This 1-day course runs with min. 4 max. 10 participants.
We reserve the right to cancel/postpone the course if not fulfilled.
The price is per person, ex VAT and incl. catering service during course.
In Denmark, this course is conducted in Danish (English on request) – all material in English.
See further practical information and our terms and conditions here
Location
The course takes place in Au2mate Academy in Silkeborg or Hillerød, Denmark
Also Available in UK (Newport), Sweden (Vimmerby)
09:00-16:00 CEST
Au2mate A/S
Frichsvej 11
8600 Silkeborg
Danmark
Price: 4035 DKK ex.VAT
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30 APR 2026
09:00-16:00 CEST
Au2mate A/S
Nils Foss Allé 1
3400 Hillerød
Denmark
Price: 4035 DKK ex.VAT
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29 OCT 2026
09:00-16:00 CET
Au2mate A/S
Frichsvej 11
8600 Silkeborg
Danmark
Price: 4035 DKK ex.VAT
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- Other date options
- Questions or any further information
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Heidi S. Ravn – Academy coordinator
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+45 8720 7389
Photo: Hands-on course with many practical exercises, class room Au2mate Academy in Silkeborg, Denmark