Phoenix Contact IO-Link Couplers

Phoenix Contact IO-Link Couplers transmit up to 18W of power and up to 230.4kbps of IO-Link data across an air gap of up to 7mm. Phoenix Contact IO-Link Couplers feature IP68 protection, IO-Link Class A compatibility, and near-field technology. The couplers are designed for automotive, factory automation, and machine building applications. 

Features

  • Contactless power and IO-Link data transmission
  • 7mm maximum transmission air gap
  • 18W maximum power transmission
  • 230.4kbps maximum IO-Link data transmission
  • Non-metallic material power transmission functionality
  • Near-field technology operation
  • IO-Link Class A device compatibility
  • Bidirectional communication

Applications

  • Connector connection and disconnection
  • Robot tool changes
  • Automatic component feeding systems
  • Automated guided vehicles
  • Modular production islands
  • Goods distribution and material flow systems
  • Automatic transport systems
  • Moving system part communication
  • Turntables
  • Rotary indexing tables
  • Swivel tables
  • Machine tools
  • Filling machines
  • Packaging machines
  • Automotive
  • Factory automation
  • Machine building

Specifications

  • NF MC M30 AI mounting material
    • 59mm W x 30mm H x 42mm D
    • 30mm diameter
    • Aluminum material
    • Direct mounting
  • NF PD IOL B inductive coupler
    • 170g weight
    • 20.4VDC to 28.8VDC supply voltage range
    • ≤1.7A maximum current consumption
    • Short-circuit protection, polarity reversal protection
    • PNP digital output
  • NF PD IOL R inductive coupler
    • 176.9g weight
    • 24VDC ±10% output voltage
    • ≤750mA output current
  • Inductive couplers
    • M12 connection technology
    • IP68 stainless steel housing
    • M30 x 1.5 screw mounting
    • 20m cable length
    • 1400ms switch-on time
    • 100kHz to 148.5kHz power transmission frequency range
    • 2.4GHz to 2.47GHz wireless frequency range
    • 30mm W x 30mm H x 86mm D

NF MC M30 AI Schematics

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NF PD IOL B Schematics

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NF PD IOL R Schematics

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NF PD IOL B Derating Curve

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NF PD IOL R Derating Curve

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NF PD IOL B Block Diagram

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NF PD IOL R Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Phoenix Contact IO-Link Couplers
Published: 2026-10-19 | Updated: 2026-10-20