Unitronics ULK-EIP-4AP6 IO-Link Master featuring 4 Class A IO-Link ports, EtherNet/IP communication and IP67 protection for industrial automation and smart manufacturing applications.
£287.00
The Unitronics ULK-EIP-4AP6 is a compact and rugged IO-Link Master module designed to connect intelligent sensors and actuators directly to industrial automation systems using EtherNet/IP communication. As part of the Unitronics UniStream® IO-Link range, this module simplifies field-level connectivity while enabling advanced diagnostics, parameterisation and real-time device monitoring.
Featuring 4 Class A IO-Link ports, the ULK-EIP-4AP6 provides a reliable interface between IO-Link devices and PLC controllers. The module supports decentralised installation, allowing it to be mounted directly on machinery and production equipment while reducing control cabinet requirements and wiring complexity.
Built with a robust IP67-rated enclosure and industrial M12 connectivity, the ULK-EIP-4AP6 is designed for demanding factory environments. It enables automation engineers to collect detailed process data from connected devices, helping improve machine performance, predictive maintenance and overall operational efficiency.
The ULK-EIP-4AP6 acts as the communication gateway between intelligent field devices and EtherNet/IP automation networks. By consolidating multiple IO-Link devices through a single master module, it simplifies machine architecture while providing access to detailed diagnostic and process information.
Its rugged IP67 housing allows installation directly on machinery, reducing cable runs and improving flexibility in machine design. The module supports modern smart factory initiatives by enabling enhanced device visibility, faster commissioning and improved maintenance capabilities.
| Current | 4 A |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 30 V |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Product type | IO-Link Master Module |
| Communication protocol | EtherNet/IP |
| IO-Link ports | 4 Class A |
| Supply voltage | 18-30 V DC |
| Maximum load current per port | 200 mA |
| Protection rating | IP67 |
| Connector type | M12 5-pin connectors |
| Maximum IO-Link cable length | 20 m |
| Mounting type | Field-mounted / machine-mounted |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | approx. 155 × 30 × 31.9 mm |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +70°C |
The ULK-EIP-4AP6 is an IO-Link Master that connects IO-Link sensors and actuators to PLC automation systems using EtherNet/IP communication.
The module provides 4 Class A IO-Link ports, allowing up to four IO-Link devices to be connected directly.
The ULK-EIP-4AP6 communicates with automation systems via the EtherNet/IP industrial Ethernet protocol.
Yes. Its rugged IP67-rated enclosure allows installation directly on machinery and production equipment without requiring a control cabinet.
The IO-Link Master supports a wide range of IO-Link-compatible sensors, actuators and expansion devices using standard IO-Link communication.
Unitronics IO-Link Master modules are widely used by automation engineers and machine builders to integrate intelligent field devices, improve diagnostics and support modern data-driven manufacturing systems.
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