Summary of CLEARLINK: A NEW, ETHERNET/IP MOTION AND I/O CONTROLLER – 4 AXES FOR JUST $249!
Teknic launched ClearLink, an EtherNet/IP motion and I/O controller providing 4-axis motion control, a serial port, 13 configurable 24V digital and analog I/O points, and expandable I/O for $249. It supports ClearPath servos, third-party steppers, and brushless servos, includes robust diagnostics LEDs per I/O, and can drive inductive loads directly. Teknic provides a free licensed EDS file with Add-On-Profiles for RSLogix/Studio5000, ships orders within 3 business days, and offers a 3-year warranty plus a 90-day money-back guarantee.
Parts used in the ClearLink:
- ClearLink EtherNet/IP Motion and I/O Controller
- ClearPath integrated servos (Teknic)
- 3rd party stepper drives
- Digital servo drives for brushless servos
- 24V digital and analog I/O points (13 onboard)
- LED indicators for each I/O point
- CCIO-8 8-point I/O expansion modules
- Serial port connection
- Rockwell licensed EDS file / Add-On-Profiles (software)
Teknic recently launched ClearLink, a Motion and I/O Controller offering users of EtherNet/IP compatible PLCs, such as CompactLogix™, MicroLogix™, and ControlLogix®, a new way to save space, money, and wiring in their automated machinery. ClearLink provides 4 axes of motion control, a serial port, 13 configurable digital & analog I/O points, and expandable I/O for just $249 in single piece quantities. Teknic includes a free, licensed, RSLogix/Studio5000-compatible EDS file with logical names and Add-On-Profiles which allows for easy mapping of I/O assemblies.
Key specifications and benefits of ClearLink include:
- Multi-Axis EtherNet/IP Motion Control: ClearLink provides up to 4 axes of motion control for Teknic’s ClearPath integrated servos, 3rd party stepper drives, or any brushless servo motor with a digital servo drive.
- Robust EtherNet/IP IO Module: ClearLink includes 13 industrially hardened and conditioned 24V I/O points, including digital and analog inputs and outputs. Outputs can directly control a power-off brake or other inductive loads without a separate relay or clamping diode. There’s also a dedicated LED for every I/O point for easy troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Expandable Output Modules: You can extend your I/O compliment with 8-point I/O expansion modules (CCIO-8) for a total I/O compliment up to 77 I/O points.
- Fast Prototyping via Licensed EDS file: Teknic’s EDS file comes with a Rockwell licensed EDS key, which includes Add-On-Profiles and individual tags in your I/O assemblies to reduce development time. Download the ClearLink EDS file for free.
- Short Lead Time: Teknic ships online ClearLink orders within 3 business days. ClearLink is backed with a 3-year warranty and 90 day money-back guarantee.
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- What motion control does ClearLink provide?
ClearLink provides up to 4 axes of motion control for ClearPath servos, 3rd party stepper drives, or brushless servos with a digital servo drive. - How many I/O points are onboard ClearLink?
ClearLink includes 13 industrially hardened and conditioned 24V I/O points, including digital and analog inputs and outputs. - Can ClearLink outputs drive inductive loads directly?
Yes, outputs can directly control a power-off brake or other inductive loads without a separate relay or clamping diode. - Is there diagnostic feedback for I/O points?
Yes, there is a dedicated LED for every I/O point for easy troubleshooting and diagnostics. - Can I expand the I/O capacity of ClearLink?
Yes, you can extend I/O with CCIO-8 8-point I/O expansion modules for up to 77 I/O points total. - Does Teknic provide an EDS file for ClearLink?
Yes, Teknic provides a free licensed EDS file with a Rockwell licensed EDS key, including Add-On-Profiles and individual tags for easy mapping. - Which PLC platforms are compatible with ClearLink?
ClearLink is compatible with EtherNet/IP PLCs such as CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and ControlLogix. - How much does ClearLink cost and what is the lead time?
ClearLink costs $249 in single piece quantities and Teknic ships online orders within 3 business days. - What warranty and return policy does ClearLink have?
ClearLink is backed by a 3-year warranty and a 90 day money-back guarantee.
