BNI PNT-538-105-Z063

IP67 Module
User's Guide
Table of Contents

1 General 4
1.1. Structure of the guide 4
1.2. Typographical Conventions 4
Enumerations 4
Actions 4
Syntax 4
Cross-references 4
1.3. Symbols 4
1.4. Abbreviations 4
1.5. Deviating views 4
2 Safety 5
2.1. Intended use 5
2.2. Installation and Startup 5
2.3. General Safety Notes 5
2.4. Resistance to Aggressive Substances 5
Dangerous Voltage 5
3 First Steps 6
3.1. Module overview 6
3.2. Mechanical Connection 7
3.3. Electrical Connection 7
Power supply 7
Grounding 7
PROFINET interface 7
IO-Link Port 8
Port 8
4 Technical Data 9
4.1. Dimensions 9
4.2. Mechanical Data 9
4.3. Operating conditions 9
4.4. Electrical Data 9
4.5. PROFINET 10
4.6. Function indicators 10
Module Status 10
Port 11
5 Integration 12
5.1. Configuration 12
GSDML file 12
Integration of the module 12
Parameterizing the header module 13
Hardware configuration 14
IO-Link configuration 15
IO-Link functions 15
Cycle Settings 15
Data selection 15
Validation 15
Device name, Profinet address 16
Establishing device relationship 17
Assigning device name 17
Concluding the configuration 18
5.2. Functions in module properties 19
Module settings 19
Port functions 19
Safe state 19
5.3. Bit mapping and function 20
Inputs pin 4 20

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Outputs pin 4 20
Outputs pin 2 20
IO–Link modules 20
Actuator shutdown Pin 4 / Pin 2 20
Actuator warning Pin 4 / Pin 2 20
Restart Pin 4 / Pin 2 20
Switching IO-Link diagnostics on / off 21
IO-Link communication 21
Peripheral error, socket 21
Sensor supply 21
Short circuit 21
Station diagnostics 21
IO-Link PD Valid 21
Parameter server 22
6 Configuration of IO-Link devices 23
General 23
Function module 23
Read 23
Write 23
7 Monitoring & Diagnosis 24
7.1. General 24
7.2. SNMP MIBs 24
8 Display 26
8.1. General 26
8.2. Control and Display 26
8.3. Display Information 27
8.4. Design and Symbols 27
8.5. Startup 27
8.6. Main Menu 27
8.7. Factory Reset 28
8.8. Module information 28
9 Web Server 29
9.1. General information 29
9.2. Navigation / Info 30
9.3. Login/Logout 31
9.4. "Home" dialog 32
9.5. "Ports" dialog 34
No appropriate IODD uploaded 34
Appropriate IODD uploaded 35
9.6. "IODD" Dialog 37
9.7. "Config" dialog 38
9.8. "Log" dialog 40
10 Diagnostics 42
10.1. Diagnostics message 42
10.2. Block Header 43
Block Type 43
Block Length 43
Block Version High 43
Block Version Low 43
Alarm Type 43
API 43
Slot 43
Subslot 44
Module ID 44
Submodule ID 44
10.3. AlarmSpecifier 45
Sequence Number 45
Channel Diagnostic 45
Manufacturer Specific Diagnosis 45
Submodule 45

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ARDiagnosis State 45
User Structure Ident 45
10.4. Channel Number 46
10.5. Channel Properties 47
Type 47
Accumulative 47
Maintenance 47
Specifier 47
Direction 47
10.6. Channel Error Type 48
11 Use in safety applications 49
11.1. Product description 49
11.2. Safety function 49
11.3. Example of an application description 50
11.4. Inspections 51
12 Appendix 52
12.1. Scope of Delivery 52
12.2. Order number 52
12.3. Ordering information 52

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1 General

1.1. Structure of the This guide is arranged so that one chapter builds upon the other.
guide Chapter 1: General
Chapter 2: Basic safety instructions
………

1.2. Typographical The following typographical conventions are used in this manual.
Conventions

Enumerations Enumeration is shown in the form of bulleted lists.

• Entry 1
• Entry 2

Actions Action instructions are indicated by a preceding triangle. The result of an action is indicated
by an arrow.
➢ Action instruction 1
 Result of action
➢ Action instruction 2
Actions can also be indicated as numbers in parentheses.
(1) Step 1
(2) Step 2
(3)

Syntax Numbers:
Decimal numbers are shown without additional information (e.g. 123),
Hexadecimal numbers are shown with the additional indicator hex (e.g., 00 hex) or the prefix
"0x" (e.g., 0x00).

Cross-references Cross-references indicate where additional information on the topic is located.

1.3. Symbols Note

This symbol indicates general notes.

Attention!
This symbol indicates a security notice which must be observed.

1.4. Abbreviations BNI Balluff Network Interface

I Standard input port
PNT ProfiNet™
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
FE Function earth
O Standard output port
US Sensor supply undervoltage
UA Actuator supply undervoltage

1.5. Deviating views Product views and illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. They are
intended only as illustrative material.

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2 Safety

2.1. Intended use The BNI PNT-… is a decentral IO-Link, input module for connecting to a ProfiNet™ network.

2.2. Installation and Attention!

Startup Installation and startup are to be performed by trained technical personnel only.
Skilled specialists are people who are familiar with the work such as installation
and the operation of the product and have the necessary qualifications for these
tasks. Any damage resulting from unauthorized tampering or improper use shall
void warranty and liability claims against the manufacturer. The operator is
responsible for ensuring that the valid safety and accident prevention regulations
are observed in specific individual cases.

2.3. General Safety Commissioning and inspection

Notes Before commissioning, carefully read the User's Guide.
The system must not be used in applications in which the safety of persons depends on the
function of the device.
Intended use
Warranty and liability claims against the manufacturer shall be rendered void by damage
from:
• Unauthorized tampering
• Improper use
• Use, installation or handling contrary to the instructions provided in this User's
Guide.
Obligations of the owner/operator
The device is a piece of equipment in accordance with EMC Class A. This device can
produce RF noise. The owner/operator must take appropriate precautionary measures
against this for its use. The device may be used only with a power supply approved for this.
Only approved cables may be connected.
Malfunctions
In the event of defects and device malfunctions that cannot be rectified, the device must be
taken out of operation and protected against unauthorized use.
Approved use is ensured only when the housing is fully installed.

2.4. Resistance to Attention!

Aggressive The BNI modules always have good chemical and oil resistance. When used in
Substances aggressive media (such as chemicals, oils, lubricants and coolants, each in a high
concentration (i.e. too little water content)), the material must first be checked for
resistance in the particular application. No defect claims may be asserted in the
event of a failure or damage to the BNI modules caused by such aggressive
media.

Dangerous Attention!
Voltage Before working on the device, switch off its power supply.

Note
In the interest of continuous improvement of the product, Balluff GmbH reserves
the right to change the technical data of the product and the content of these
instructions at any time without notice.

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3.1. Module overview

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17 2

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15 4

14 6

13 8

12 9

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Figure 1 – Overview BNI PNT-538-105-Z063

1 Mounting hole 11 Port 6

2 PROFINET ™ Port 2 12 Port 4
3 Display 13 Port 2
4 Power supply, output 14 Port 0
5 Status LED 15 Power supply, input
6 Port 1 16 Information sign
7 Pin/port LED: signal status 17 PROFINET ™ Port 1
8 Port 3 18 Function earth
9 Port 5
10 Port 7

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3.2. Mechanical The module is secured by means of two M6 screws and two washers.
Connection Insulation support is available separately.

3.3. Electrical
Connection

Power supply Voltage supply IN, M12 T-coded, 4 Pin, male connector
Pin Function Description
1 Module / sensor supply +24 V
2 Separate voltage supply (-) N24
3 GND module / sensor supply 0V
4 Separate voltage supply (+) P24

Voltage supply OUT, M12 T-coded, 4 Pin, female connector

Pin Function Description
1 Module / sensor supply +24 V
2 Separate voltage supply (-) N24
3 GND module / sensor supply 0V
4 Separate voltage supply (+) P24
Note
Where possible, use separate power supplies for sensor/bus and actuator.
Total current < 12 A The total current of all modules must not exceed 12 A even
in the case of series connection of the actuator supply.

Grounding

Note
The functional ground connection between housing and machine must have a
low impedance and be as short as possible.

PROFINET M12, D-coded, female

interface Pin Function
1 Tx+ Transmit Data +
2 Rx+ Receive Data +
3 Tx- Transmit Data -
4 Rx- Receive Data -

Note
Unused I/O ports must be provided with cover caps to comply with degree of
protection IP67.

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IO-Link Port M12, A-coded, female

Function
Pin
Class A Class B
1 +24 V, 1.6 A +24 V, 1.6 A
2 Input/ Output 2A P24
3 GND GND
4 Input / Output / IO-Link Input / IO-Link
5 n.a. N24

Note
For the digital sensor inputs, refer to guideline on inputs EN61131-2, Type 3.

Note
All outputs are powered via the sensor power supply.

Note
Unused ports must be provided with cover caps in order to ensure enclosure rating
IP67.

Attention!
If the power supply UA is disabled, the Class A outputs (port 0 to port 3) are also
switched off.

Port
Port
0-3 4-7
BNI PNT-538-105-Z063 Class A Class B

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4 Technical Data

4.1. Dimensions

4.2. Mechanical Data Housing material Die-cast zinc, matte nickel-plated

IP 67 (only in plugged-in and screwed-down
Enclosure rating per IEC 60529
state)
Supply voltage M12-T-coded, connector male / female
Input ports / output ports M12, A-coded (8x female)
Dimensions (W x H x D in mm) 68 x 224 x 31.7
Type of mounting Screw mounting with 2 mounting holes
Ground strap installation M4
Weight Approx. 670 g

4.3. Operating Ambient temperature -5°C ... 70°C

conditions Storage temperature -25°C ... 70°C

4.4. Electrical Data Supply voltage 18...30.2 V DC, in accordance with EN 61131-2
Ripple < 1%
No-load current consumption for 24 V 160 mA
Output current 2A

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4.5. PROFINET PROFINET port 100Base-Tx

Connection for PROFINET
M12, D-coded, female
port
Cable types in accordance
Shielded, twisted pair min. STP CAT 5/ STP CAT 5e
with IEEE 802.3
Data transmission rate 100 Mbps
Max. cable length 100 m
Flow control Full-duplex (IEEE 802.33x pause)
Profinet Conformance Class B
Net Load Class 3

4.6. Function
indicators

Status LEDs: Module status

Port/pin LEDs:
Status of IO-Link and I/O ports

Module Status LED Indicator Function

Green Input voltage OK
US
Red, flashing Input voltage low (< 18 V)
Green Output voltage OK
UA
Red Output voltage low (< 18 V)
Off No error
Watchdog timeout; channel, general or advanced
SF Red
diagnosis present; system error
Red, flashing Service DCP signal started via bus
Off No error
BF Red Low speed of physical link; or no physical link
Red, flashing No data exchange or no configuration
Off Transmission rate: 10 Mbit/s
100
Yellow Transmission rate: 100 Mbit/s
Green Data transfer
LK
Red Grounds interchanged

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Port Standard port

Status Function
Off Status of Input Pin is 0
Yellow Status of Input Pin is 1
Both LEDs flashing red Sensor power supply short circuit between Pin 1 and Pin 3
Red Short circuit at the output on Pin 2 / 4 to Pin 3
Red No high signal at diagnostic input

IO-Link port
Status Function
Green IO-Link – connection active
Green, flashing No IO-Link – connection or wrong IO-Link device
Flashing green rapidly IO-Link pre-operate during data storage
Validation failed / incorrect configuration of the IO-Link data
Flashing red rapidly
length
Flashing red rapidly Data storage failed / incorrect device for data storage
Red IO-Link short circuit Pin 4 to Pin 3

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5.1. Configuration When planning Profibus devices, a device is depicted as a modular system with a header
module and several data modules. The screenshots shown here have been taken from the
configuration software of the Siemens HW config.

GSDML file The device data required for project planning is saved in GSDML files (Generic Station
Description Markup Language). The GSDML files are available in two languages as an
Internet download (www.balluff.com). The data modules of an IO-Link block are displayed
in the project planning software according to the slot.
The GSDML file makes the possible data modules available (input or output of different
data ranges). For configuration of the IO-Link blocks, the corresponding data modules are
assigned to a slot.

Integration of the The device can be found by searching in the catalog and inserted in the Profinet section by
module drag & drop.

The BNIPNT538105Z063 module with submodules PN-IO, port 1-M12, port 2-M12 are used
for Profinet communication.
In X1 PN-IO, functions such as prioritized run-up or the domains for the ring topology can be
selected.
The port function (input, output, diagnosis input) or diagnosis messages can be defined at
Slot 0.
The remaining slots (2-5) pre-assigned in the default configuration are placeholders for the
IO-Link modules. Slot 2 is for the first IO-Link port / standard I/O port Slot 5 for the last.
If IO-Link communication is planned for a given port, the standard I/O module must be
deleted and replaced with an IO-Link module, e.g., IOL_E_2byte.

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Parameterizing Double-click on the header module to open its properties.

the header Click on the "Parameter" tab to open a menu selection for defining the port functions and
module diagnostic functions.

Note
IO-Link configuration:
If the connected IO-Link device makes outputs available, Pin 2 must be configured
to output on the corresponding port.
Standard input and output:
For each port, the function (N.C., N.O., diagnostic input (pin 2)) can be arbitrarily
selected for each port at pin 2 and pin 4.

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Hardware The IO-Link / standard I/O modules must now be configured appropriately for the
configuration configuration of the header module.
If necessary, these can be taken over into the configuration table from the hardware catalog
by means of drag & drop.
By default, all ports are set to Standard I/O.
If the port is to be configured as an IO-Link port, the module must be deleted and replaced
with an IO-Link module.

Slots 1..8 are reserved for the IO-Link ports/standard I/O ports.

Module addressing:
Double-click on the IO-Link modules and the remaining addressable modules to change the
addressing in the "Addresses" window.

Configuring the IO-Link module:

A suitable IO-Link module that corresponds to the process data length of the IO-Link device
must be selected in the catalog and dragged to the appropriate slot by means of drag &
drop.
The process data length required by the device in each case can be obtained from the
manual of the IO-Link device.

Configuring a standard input / output:

If one of the possible port pins (pin 4) is to be configured with a standard function (input,
output), the "Standard I/O" placeholder module must be used for the corresponding slot.
To address the inputs and outputs, input pin 2 / 4 and output 2 /4must be taken over from
the catalog and used in the configuration according to the given modules.

For the SIO function, integrate the "IO-Link input with SIO mode" module.

With the remaining modules, the various functions are mapped into the process data areas.

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IO-Link The IO-Link parameters of the respective port can be changed in the IO-Link module
configuration properties.

IO-Link functions Explanation of the possible settings in the properties of the IO-Link port.

Cycle Settings Use this parameter to reduce the IO-Link communication speed by increasing the IO-Link
cycle time.
The cycle time can be adjusted via the scroll down menu.

Data selection The start byte of the process data can be defined with the data section offset. For the max.
input data length, the actual process data length of the IO-Link device is entered. These
settings are only for the input data.
The visible data window for the input data can now be adjusted via an IO-Link module with
appropriate process data length.

Validation No validation: validation deactivated, every device is accepted

Compatibility: manufacturer ID and device ID are compared to the module data.
The IO-Link communication is only started if there is a match. Manufacturer ID and device
ID are entered in decimal format.
Identity: manufacturer ID and device ID and serial number are compared to the module
data. The IO-Link communication is only started if there is a match.
Manufacturer ID and device ID are entered in decimal format, the serial number is entered
in ASCII code.

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Device name, Double-click on the module in the Profinet line to view the communication parameters of the
Profinet address module.

The device name and the Profinet address (IP) are configured here.

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Establishing "Device view" → right click on module → "Assign device name".

device
relationship

Assigning device Select the desired name and use "Assign name" to assign the marked device that you
name found.
The device name must be the same as that previously configured under device properties
(see previous page).

Identification takes place via the MAC address (on the rear of the device) or via the Blink
Test.

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Concluding the Download the configuration into HW config.

configuration
At this point, the bus error on the module should disappear.
There could still be an active system error, particularly if an IO-Link is used.

Possible causes:
- Line break (no IO-Link device connected)
- IO-Link device fault (e.g., external voltage supply not connected)
- Validation failed

If the module still reports a bus error, there could be a problem in one of the following
areas:

- Device relationship not established.

Scan the network and check whether the device is signaling under the correct
device name and correct IP address.
Adapt the Ethernet address or device name if necessary, assign the device name
to the device once again and download the configuration.

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5.2. Functions in Description of the functions in module properties

module properties

Module settings Global diagnostics:

This function can be used to permit / suppress all diagnostics messages of the module.
(optical diagnostics signals and diagnostics in configured diagnostics modules
are not affected)

Sensor supply undervoltage:

This function can be used to permit / suppress the diagnostics message Sensor supply
undervoltage. (optical diagnostics and diagnostics in configured diagnostics modules are
not affected)

Actuator supply undervoltage:

This function can be used to permit / suppress the diagnostics message Actuator supply
undervoltage. (optical diagnostics signals and diagnostics in configured diagnostics
modules are not affected)

Sensor short circuit at output:

This function is used to permit/suppress the sensor short circuit diagnostics message at
the module output. (Optical diagnosis and diagnosis in configured diagnosis modules is
not affected). Function only applies to channels/pins that are configured as outputs.
Channels/pins configured as inputs are not affected.

Port functions The function for every individual port pin can be defined here:
Make contact = input as normally open contact
Break contact = input as normally closed contact
Output = output function
IO-Link input with SIO mode = SIO mode; An IO-Link device can be parameterized via IO-
Link and then set to a SIO mode in which the IO-Link port
pin functions as a simple switch input Pin function
depending on configuration.

Safe state This function is a supplement to an output configuration of the respective port pin.
For each port pin, a safe status can be predefined which is assumed in the event of a
failure in bus communication.

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5.3. Bit mapping and Bit mapping and function of the configurable modules
function

Inputs pin 4 Signal from configured inputs or outputs are depicted in the modules inputs pin 4 / inputs
Inputs pin 2 pin 2 and outputs pin 4, outputs pin 2.
Outputs pin 4
Outputs pin 2 The "inputs pin 2" module also depicts the diagnostic inputs of the diagnostic input function.
Depending on configuration.

IO–Link modules The IO-Link modules always have the same structure:

IOL_I/O_x/xBytes
Number of process data items used (should be equal to or greater than
the process data length of the IO-Link device)
I = Input data
O = Output data
I/O = Both input and output data

Actuator Depicts a short circuit between a set output to ground at the respective port pin.
shutdown Pin 4 /
Pin 2 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Port 7

Port 6

Port 5

Port 4

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0
Actuator warning Feedback if a voltage is being supplied at an output that is not set.
Pin 4 / Pin 2
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Port 7

Port 6

Port 5

Port 4

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0

Restart Pin 4 / If this function is configured, after an actuator short-circuit there is no automatic restart, but
Pin 2 rather the port must be activated by inserting the corresponding bit.

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Port 7

Port 6

Port 5

Port 4

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0

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Switching IO-Link If this function is configured, the IO-Link diagnostics is deactivated for all ports and can
diagnostics on / off be reactivated for the desired ports.

Bit 7
Port 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Port 6

Port 5

Port 4

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0
IO-Link Bit status for each IO-Link port; feedback indicating whether communication is
communication established.

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

Port 7

Port 6

Port 5

Port 4

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0
Peripheral error, Feedback indicating the port at which an error occurred.
socket
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Port 7

Port 6

Port 5

Port 4

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0

Sensor supply Feedback indicating the port at which there is a sensor supply short circuit.
Short circuit
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Port 7

Port 6

Port 5

Port 4

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0

Station diagnostics Feedback indicating which fault occurred.

Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

US actuator
Short circuit

Short circuit
short circuit

US sensor
Actuator

Actuator
Warning

External
voltage
IO-Link

Sensor

No UA
error

IO-Link PD Valid Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Port 7

Port 6

Port 5

Port 4

Port 3

Port 2

Port 1

Port 0

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Parameter server Switched off:

data management functions disabled, saved data are retained.

Delete:
data management functions disabled, saved data are deleted.

Restore:
Only a parameter data download to the IO-Link device is performed.
As soon as the saved parameter data in the port parameter differ from the connected IO-
Link device, a download is performed.
Sole exception: The parameter server is empty. A one-off upload is then performed.

Save/restore:
A parameter data up- and download to the IO-Link device is performed.
As soon as the saved parameter data in the port parameter differ from the connected IO-
Link device and there are no upload requirements from the IO-Link device, a download is
performed.
As soon as a device requests an upload (upload flag set) or if no data are saved in the
master port (e.g. after data deletion or before the first data upload) the master launches an
upload of the parameter data from the device.

Note
After the upload of the parameter data, the vendor ID and device ID of the
connected IO-Link device are also still saved until the data records are deleted.
When the connected IO-Link device is started, a validation takes place. Thus, only
an IO-Link device of the same type can be used for the data management.

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6 Configuration of IO-Link devices

General IO-Link devices can be configured via the web server, function modules and the IO-Link
device tool.

When using the device tool and web server, the write and read accesses are adopted by the
software.

Function module The "IOL_Call" function module creates a telegram, which is sent to the master via DPV1
functions. The following settings are required in this case:

Diagnosis address The diagnosis address of Slot 1 is used

CAP access 255

The sample project with the IO_Call function module from Siemens AG can be downloaded
on the Balluff homepage.

The telegram structure is described in the following table:

Area Size in bytes Value Definition

Call header 1 08h 08h for "CALL", fixed
1 0 IOL master
1…63 Port number
64…255 Reserved
2 65098 FI_Index, IO-Link header is following
IO-Link header 1 0…255 Task
2 = write
3 = read
2 0…3276 IO-Link index
7 Port function
65535
1 0…255 IO-Link subindex
Data range 232 Range of the data to be written or
read

Read To read out data, the master must be given a reading task for the corresponding
slot/index/subindex.

The telegram must be adapted accordingly for this purpose (slot, index), and 0x03 for
reading must be entered under "Task".
The telegram can then be sent by write instruction to the corresponding module.

The module reads the data from the IO-Link device.

The data can be retrieved by reading with the same telegram.

Write To write data, the master must be given a writing task for the corresponding
slot/index/subindex.

The telegram must be adapted accordingly for this purpose (slot, index), and 0x02 for writing
must be entered under "Task".
The telegram can then be sent by write instruction to the corresponding module.

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7.1. General The field bus module offers several diagnosis interfaces, which are described below:

• Device diagnosis via the web interface

• Network diagnosis via SNMP
• Field bus-specific diagnosis via the PLC

The web interface and field bus-specific diagnosis interfaces are respectively described in a
separate chapter.

Access to the device monitoring and diagnosis interfaces is performed via the IP-based
management interface over the Ethernet network. As an alternative to the procedure
described in the "Integration" chapter, the necessary setting of the IP access can be
performed by means of other dedicated configuration tools using the PROFINET DCP
protocol. The following parameters must be set for this purpose:

• IP address (IP)
• Subnet mask (SN)
• Gateway address (GW)
• Device name

The configuration settings can be reset to the default settings (delivery condition) via the web
interface.

Configuration settings are only possible when the module has no active connection to a
control unit.

7.2. SNMP MIBs Device network interface monitoring and diagnosis can be performed over the network with
the help of the SNMPv1 protocol. Access to the latter is easy via a so-called SNMP browser
or common network management applications.

The following MIBs are supported:

• MIB-2 (RFC 1213)

• LLDP-MIB (IEEE 802.1AB)

Field bus module information is supplied in the MIB-2 module-related information:

MIB Variable Description

sysDescr A textual description of the entity. This value should include the full
name and version identification of the system's hardware type, software
operating-system, and networking software.
sysObjectID {1.3.6.1.4.1.44233.1.2.1}
For Balluff products with Product enterprise Number (PEN) = 44233, the
product list is defined in BALLUFF-PRODUCTS-MIB
sysUpTime The time (in hundredths of a second) since the network management
portion of the system was last re-initialized.
sysContact The textual identification of the contact person for this managed node,
together with information on how to contact this person. (“BALLUFF”)
sysName An administratively-assigned name for this managed node. By
convention, this is the node's fully-qualified domain name.
(“BNI PNT ….”)
sysLocation The physical location of this node (e.g. “73765 Neuhausen a.d.F,
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The MIB-2 port-related information diagnosis data on the network connections, including the
IO-Link ports, is displayed:

MIB Variable Ethernet port IO-Link Port

ifIndex A unique value, contiguously
starting from 1.
ifDescr A textual string containing ”IO-Link X" / “IO-IN X” / ”IO-OUT
information about the interface, X”
i.e. "Ethernet X”
ifType IANAifType = 6 IANAifType = 280 (sdci) when
(ethernetCsmaCd) when IO-Link-Port
Ethernet = 0 (other) when I/O-Port

ifMTU length of Ethernet MTU length of IO-Link process data

(typically max. 32 Byte) or 1,
when IO-port
ifSpeed actual Ethernet speed IO-Link speed (no device = 0
bit/s, Com1 Mode = 4800 bit/s,
Com2 Mode 38400 bit/s, Com3
Mode = 230400 bit/s)
ifPhysAddress MAC address assigned to this This object may contain an octet
port string of zero length, since IO-
Link is a serial P2P protocol
with no specific addressing.
ifAdminStatus Up(1), Down(2), depending Up(1), Down(2), depending if
IO-Link capability is configured.
ifOperStatus Up(1), Down(2), depending if an IO-Link device is connected and
operable.
ifLastChange The value of sysUpTime at the n/a
time the interface entered its
current operational state. If the
current state was entered prior
to the last re-initialization of the
local network management
subsystem, then this object
contains a zero value.
ifInOctets The total number of octets received on the interface, including
framing characters.
ifInErrors n/a Number of received frames that
were rejected as invalid by the
IO-Link-Master (Abort).
ifOutOctets The total number of octets transmitted out of the interface,
including framing characters.
ifOutErrors n/a Number of retries by the IO-
Link-Master, indicating
unsuccessful packet
transmissions.

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8.1. General The display of the BNI IOF-538-105--Z063 consists of two LEDs, two keys and a LCD
display. Background illumination is built-in to ensure readability even under weak ambient
light. Background illumination is also activated as soon as the menu is started.
The station name can be displayed. In delivery condition "no name" is displayed.
This means that the module has not yet been assigned a name.
The IP settings are represented by the following points and reflect the current module
configuration.

• IP address (IP)
• Subnet mask (SN)
• Gateway address (GW)

Every address consists of four octets.

In addition, the display shows information about the device name, hardware and software
version and MAC ID.
The address settings can also be reset to the default settings via the display.

8.2. Control and

Display 6

IP 1
5 S SN ↑ 2
GW
3 2 1 0 3
4

1 Display 4 Address type cursor

2 Arrow key 5 Set button
3 Octet cursor 6 LEDs

Arrow key: This key is used to scroll through the menu entries and is a short-time
pushbutton. The display shows the standard screen after 10 seconds of inactivity.
Octet cursor: The octet cursor default position is Position 0, equivalent to the lowest-value
octet.
Address type cursor: The address type cursor default setting is the IP position.
Set key: This key is used to launch edit mode and save or confirm a configuration.
LEDs: The two LEDs can be controlled via the module process data.
The "Display LEDs" module must be selected for this purpose.

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8.3. Display
Cursor for selecting the address type
Information

IP
Cursor for
selecting the
octet
SN
subnet

GW
gateway
3 2 1 0
8.4. Design and In the following flow charts, some symbols are used to describe the display
Symbols functions:
Current status

Switch

S Condition: Briefly press the Set key

S Condition: Press and hold the Set key (at least 3 seconds)

 Condition: Briefly press the arrow key

8.5. Startup
Module name BNI
PNT-538-
105-Z063

VERSION
Hard- and firmware version HW: 1.0
SW: 1.0

8.6. Main Menu

Standard view
Lowest-value octet of the IP 007
address
S
NETWORK

Menu: Network configuration CONFIG …

S S
MODULE 
Menu: Module information INFO …

• Press the Set key briefly to scroll through the main menu.
• Press the arrow key to open the menu.

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8.7. Factory Reset



IP  SUBNET  GATEWAY  PN NAME  FACTORY

192.168. 255.255. 000 . 000. Bnipnt538 RESET
015.005 255.000 000 . 000 105z063

S 

IP editing mode
Programming mode
PLEASE
CONFIRM

PERFORM-
ING
RESET…

• Press the arrow key briefly to access the "Network Config" menu.
• Hold down the S-key at the "Factory Reset" entry to reset the module.
• The arrow key need only be pressed briefly to reject the reset.
• Press the S-key again briefly to confirm the reset.
The module reboots automatically after the reset.

Note
A factory reset can only be performed after a voltage reset with a connected
network cable.

8.8. Module
information 

BNI VERSION MAC-ID:

PNT-538-  HW: 1  00:19:31:
105-Z063 SW: 1.1 30:44:0A

• Press the arrow key briefly to scroll through the "Module information" menu.
• The product name, module updates and Mac-ID are displayed as information.

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9 Web Server

9.1. General The BNI fieldbus module contains an integrated web server for retrieving detailed device
information information and for configuring the device.

To use the web interface you must first ensure that the module has been correctly integrated
into your network. In addition the IP subnet of the BNI module must be accessible from the
PC on which the browser is running. For the supported web browsers, please refer to the
corresponding data sheet.

For open a connection with the web server, enter the IP address of the module in the address
line of the browser. The homepage then appears with the essential device information.

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9.2. Navigation / Info The navigation bar is located in the upper area of the window, which allows you to switch
between the various dialogs of the web interface. To do this click on the corresponding icon.

When the "Info" tab is selected the following overview appears:

The "BALLUFF" logo at upper right links to the international Balluff homepage.

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9.3. Login/Logout To make configuration settings on the fieldbus module using the web interface, you must first
log in. Functionalities which cannot be used without logging in are indicated by the grayed
out buttons.

The default password is:

BNI PNT-XXX-XXX-XXXX "BNIPNT“
BNI EIP-XXX-XXX-XXXX "BNIEIP“
BNI ECT-XXX-XXX-XXXX "BNIECT“

The password cannot be changed!

After successfully logging in the dialogs are shown as follows:

Use the "Logout" button to log out again. After 5 minutes of no interaction with the Webserver
the user is automatically logged out.

Note
For security reasons the fieldbus module shows only one login at a time with
configuration access. Reading (without logging in) is however possible from
multiple PCs at the same time on the fieldbus module.

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9.4. "Home" dialog Under "Home" you are given the essential information about the fieldbus itself and its network
activity. You are also shown whether the configuration block was enabled by the controller
(PLC).

Information is also shown about the current process data and the status of the module via the
corresponding LEDs. After selecting "LED Legend" a Help dialog appears which explains the
meaning of the LEDs.

If an IO-Link device is connected to one of the configured IO-Link terminals, some of the device
data will be displayed in addition to the module data in the form of a link. After selecting one
of these links the corresponding device dialog is opened.

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PNT:

EIP:

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9.5. "Ports" dialog The "Ports" dialog displays information and process data for the connected IO-Link devices.
Select the desired IO-Link Port in the image of the fieldbus module on the right side to see the
device data.

Note
The IO-Link device data are only displayed if the port is also
configured as an IO-Link port!

No appropriate It is possible to read and write the configuration parameters of the IO-Link device via the
IODD uploaded "Parameters" option. The parameter indexes and subindexes of the IO-Link device are
described in the corresponding separate user's guide (and follow the IO-Link conventions).

Under "Events" you can see whether a diagnostic event from the IO-Link device exists.

Under "Parameter Server Content" you can view the content of the parameter server if
parameter data is stored on the parameter server.

"Ports" dialog with direct parameter access

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Appropriate If an IODD appropriate to the IO-Link device connected to the currently selected port has been
IODD uploaded uploaded (see "Dialog "IODD"), the normal dialog for "Process Data" and "Parameters" is not
displayed, but rather an expanded dialog.
Information from the IODD of the device is used so that the data can be better understood.

Thus in the following screenshot not only are the input data of the distance sensor displayed
as a hex number, but also interpreted and labeled under "Input".
Since the sensor has no parameters, none are displayed.

Dialog "Ports“: IODD interpretation and device image

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If the IODD of the IO-Link device on the currently selected port has parameters, these are
shown in table format (see following screenshot). In this example the parameters for the Balluff
Smart Light are shown.
The Smart Light is a signal light which can be used in three different modes. These modes can
be set using an IO-Link parameter. The parameter values and associated texts are stored in
the IODD.
This means "Operation Mode" can be read out and displayed ("Read" and "Read All" buttons)
or written to the device ("Write" button).

If subindexes have no buttons they cannot be individually processed but rather only the entire
index at once.

Note
Each changed value must be individually written by clicking on the "Write" button!

"Ports" dialog: Parameter list of an IO-Link device with uploaded IODD

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9.6. "IODD" Dialog Using this dialog you can transfer IODDs (device description files for IO-Link devices) and the
associated device images to the fieldbus module, so that a detailed representation of the
connected IO-Link devices in the "Ports" dialog is possible.

When IO-Link devices are connected and IO-Link ports are activated, the dialog shows a table
with information about the IO-Link devices.

The fieldbus module file system supports only device names in "8+3" format, i.e. with a
restricted name length. Since IODD files are generally published with a long file name, these
must be renamed and given a shorter naming scheme on the PC before uploading to the
fieldbus module.
For this a help setting is provided in the dialog, with the associated required IODD file name
for the currently connected IO-Link devices shown in the bottom section of the list (column
IODD Filename).

Image files without IODD can also be uploaded; the images are still displayed in the "Ports"
dialog.

Use the "Delete" button to delete IODDs and device images from the field bus module as
required.

Note
Before selecting the IODD it must be renamed on the PC to the file name which is
shown in the table in the "IODD Filename" column!

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9.7. "Config" dialog The configuration page enables configuration of the module. You can change both the
module information texts and the port configuration.
The "Set Ports" action is not permanently stored in the device and is lost after the next reboot
or reset.

PNT / ECT:

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EIP:

The parameter set “Module Configuration” on the left side is used by clicking "Save
Configuration" and permanently stored in the device.
The "Reboot" button reboots the device as if the power to the module had been turned off
and on again.
Clicking on "Factory Reset" deletes the configuration and log files saved in the device and
then performs a reboot, so that the device is restored to the default factory configuration as
on delivery.

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9.8. "Log" dialog This dialog provides general service information about the device as well as a logging
function.

The upper table (see screenshot below) contains important information for all service
inquiries.

Note
If you have a detailed question about a specific situation, send us a screenshot of
this Web site or print the site as a PDF.

Logging shows events which have occurred in chronological order. This provides a tool for
detailed troubleshooting in equipment.

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Events are classified using the "Severity“ column:

Internal Error (Emergency, Alert, Critical)

→ The fieldbus module has detected a fault in itself (hardware or software) which should
not occur during normal operation. If this happens, the module must be serviced or
replaced.

External Error (Error, Warning)

→ The fieldbus module has detected what may be a non-permissible event which is
affecting the module from the outside. The system may require troubleshooting.

Event (Informational, Notice)

The fieldbus module has detected an important normal operating event and reports it. These
may include for example configuration actions over the web interface and other configuration
interfaces which are also recorded.

Clicking on "Set Module Time” sends the current browser time to the fieldbus module but
does not permanently store it. After a reset, reboot or loss of power the time begins to run
again from the year 2000.

Clicking on "Update Log” refreshes the display, and "Clear Log” deletes all entries. The log
entries are stored in a ring buffer.

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10.1. Diagnostics The diagnostics message that is generated by the module in the event of an error is usually
message read out by the PLC and processed. It is also possible to read out the diagnosis from the
module by means of function modules and evaluate it.

The diagnostics message is 34 bytes long and divided into 3 blocks:

Block Header, Alarm Specifier, Channel Properties

Byte Value Meaning Block

0 00
Block Type
1 02
2 00
Block Length
3 1E
4 01 Block Version High
5 00 Block Version Low
6 00
Alarmtype
7 01
8 00
9 00
API
10 00
11 00
12 00 BlockHeader
Slotnumber
13 01
14 00
Subslotnumber
15 01
16 00
17 00
Module Ident
18 00
19 17
20 00
21 00
Submodule Ident
22 00
23 01
24 A8
AlarmSpecifier
25 36
26 80
User Structure Ident AlarmSpecifier
27 00
28 00
Channelnumber
29 08
30 08
ChannelProperties
31 00
ChannelProperties
32 00
ChannelErrorType
33 1A

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10.2. Block Header The first part of the diagnosis is the so-called Block Header, which is 24 bytes long.

Block Type The first 2 bytes of the Block Header are described by the Block Type to define the data
type.

Possible values Meaning

0x0002 Alarm Notification Low

Block Length 2 bytes of data that define the length of the following diagnostics message.
(for the complete diagnostics message, the 2 bytes from the Block Type and the 2 bytes
from the Block Length must be added).

Block Version 1 byte, preset to 0x01

High

Block Version 1 byte, preset to 0x00

Low

Alarm Type 2 bytes; the information on the type of alarm is provided here

Possible values Meaning

0x0001 Diagnostics

API 4 bytes, default is 0.

Possible values Meaning

0x00000000 Default value

Slot 2 bytes of data that describe which slot of the module reports an error

BNI PNT-538-105-Z063
Possible values Meaning
0x0001 Slot 1 - 8 (IO-Link Ports 0 - 7)
0x0002 Slot 1 - 8 (IO-Link Ports 0 - 7)
0x0003 Slot 1 - 8 (IO-Link Ports 0 - 7)
0x0004 Slot 1 - 8 (IO-Link Ports 0 - 7)
0x0005 Slot 1 - 8 (IO-Link Ports 0 - 7)
0x0006 Slot 1 - 8 (IO-Link Ports 0 - 7)
0x0007 Slot 1 - 8 (IO-Link Ports 0 - 7)
0x0008 Slot 1 - 8 (IO-Link Ports 0 - 7)
0x0009 Slot 1 - 8 (IO-Link Ports 0 - 7)
0x0010 Slot 9-24 (Standard IO Modules)
0x0011 Slot 9-24 (Standard IO Modules)
0x0012 Slot 9-24 (Standard IO Modules)
0x0013 Slot 9-24 (Standard IO Modules)
0x0014 Slot 9-24 (Standard IO Modules)
0x0015 Slot 9-24 (Standard IO Modules)
0x0016 Slot 9-24 (Standard IO Modules)
0x0017 Slot 9-24 (Standard IO Modules)
0x0018 Slot 9-24 (Standard IO Modules)

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Subslot 2 bytes of data that describe which subslot of the slot reports an error

Possible values Meaning

0x0001 Subslot 1

Module ID 4 bytes of data that describe which module is inserted in the respective slot.
(The module ID is saved in the GSDML)

Possible values Meaning

0x00000025 IOL IN 1 OUT 0
0x00000026 IOL IN 2 OUT 0
0x0000003A IOL IN 4 OUT 0
0x0000003B IOL IN 6 OUT 0
0x00000027 IOL IN 8 OUT 0
0x00000035 IOL IN 10 OUT 0
0x00000037 IOL IN 16 OUT 0
0x0000003C IOL IN 24 OUT 0
0x00000028 IOL IN 32 OUT 0
0x00000029 IOL IN 0 OUT 1
0x0000002A IOL IN 0 OUT 2
0x0000003D IOL IN 0 OUT 4
0x0000003E IOL IN 0 OUT 6
0x0000002B IOL IN 0 OUT 8
0x00000036 IOL IN 0 OUT 10
0x00000038 IOL IN 0 OUT 16
0x0000003F IOL IN 0 OUT 24
0x0000002C IOL IN 0 OUT 32
0x0000002D IOL IN 1 OUT 1
0x0000002E IOL IN 2 OUT 2
0x00000040 IOL IN 2 OUT 4
0x00000041 IOL IN 4 OUT 2
0x00000042 IOL IN 4 OUT 4
0x0000002F IOL IN 2 OUT 8
0x00000043 IOL IN 4 OUT 8
0x00000030 IOL IN 8 OUT 2
0x00000044 IOL IN 8 OUT 4
0x00000045 IOL IN 8 OUT 8
0x00000031 IOL IN 4 OUT 32
0x00000032 IOL IN 32 OUT 4
0x00000039 IOL IN 16 OUT 16
0x00000046 IOL IN 24 OUT 24
0x00000033 IOL IN 32 OUT 32
0x00000059 Output Pin 4
0x0000005A Output Pin 2
0x0000005B Input Pin 4
0x0000005C Input Pin 2

Submodule ID 4 bytes of data that describe which submodule is used with the respective module.
(The submodule ID is saved in the GSDML)

Possible values Meaning

0x00000001 BNI PNT-538-105-Z063 (header module)

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10.3. AlarmSpecifier 2 bytes, subdivided as follows:

Sequence Bit 0-10, this counter is incremented with every new diagnostic message.
Number

Channel Bit 11
Diagnostic
Possible values Meaning
0x00 No diagnosis related to channel is pending
0x01 Diagnosis related to channel is pending

Manufacturer Bit 12
Specific
Diagnosis Possible values Meaning
0x00 No diagnosis related to manufacturer is pending
0x01 Diagnosis related to channel is pending

Submodule Bit 13
Diagnostic State
Possible values Meaning
0x00 No further diagnosis of submodule present
At least one further diagnosis of the submodule
0x01
present

Bit 14 reserved

ARDiagnosis Bit 15
State
Possible values Meaning
0x00 No further diagnosis of module is present
At least one further diagnosis of the module is
0x01
present

User Structure 2 bytes, describes the type of diagnosis

Ident
Possible values Meaning
0x8000 Channel-related diagnosis

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10.4. Channel Number Configuration as standard I/O

Error Type Channel Number

Undervoltage US 8000
Undervoltage UA 8000
No UA 8000
Sensor Short circuit Pin 1 - 3 0…..n
Actor Short circuit Pin 2 - 3 0…..n
Actor Short circuit Pin 4 - 3 0…..n
n = no. of IOL ports

Configuration as IO-Link

Error Type Channel Number

Line break 0
Short circuit IOL Pin 4 - 3 0
Sensor short circuit Pin 1 - 3 0
IOL Device wrong configuration 0

Diagnosis of IO-Link devices

Error Type Channel Number

Short circuit 1
Undervoltage 1
Upper threshold exceeded 1
Lower threshold undershot 1

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10.5. Channel 2 bytes, subdivided as follows:

Properties

Type
Possible Meaning
values
Used if the channel number is 0x8000 or none of the types defined
0x00
below is relevant.
0x01 1 Bit
0x02 2 Bit
0x03 4 bit
0x04 8 bit
0x05 16 Bit
0x06 32 bit
0x07 64 bit
0x08 – 0xFF Reserved
Bit 0-7

Accumulative Bit 8 not used, always 0.

Maintenance
Possible values
Meaning
Bit 9 Bit 10
0x00 0x00 Diagnostics
Bit 9-10

Specifier
Possible
Meaning
values
0x00 Not used
0x01 Diagnosis appeared
0x02 Diagnosis left
0x03 Diagnosis left, but another is still active
Bit 11-12

Direction
Possible
Meaning
values
0x00 Manufacturer-specific
0x01 Channel used as input
0x02 Channel used as output
0x03 Channel used as input and output
Bit 13-15

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10.6.Channel Error
Type Error code in hex Description
0x0000 Unknown error
0x0001 Short circuit
0x0002 Undervoltage
0x0003 Overvoltage
0x0004 Overload
0x0005 Temperature limit exceeded
0x0006 Cable break
0x0007w Upper threshold exceeded
0x0008 Lower threshold undershot
0x0009 Error
0x001A External error
0x001B Sensor has incorrect configuration (IO-Link device)
0x0101 Actuator warning
0x0105 Actuator supply undervoltage
0x0104 No actuator power supply

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11.1. Product This product is a remote IP67 IO-Link Profinet™ fieldbus module with four Class A ports and
description four Class B ports (per IEC 61131-9).

Description Class A Ports Class B Ports

BNI PNT-538-105-Z063 4 4

Port type Connector diagramm Pinning Remarks

1. +24 V/DC
2. In-/output In this type the functions of Pins 2
Class A 3. GND and 5 are not specified. Pin 2 is
(Ports 0-4) 4. In-/output/ usually connected to another digital
IO-Link channel.
5. n.c.

This type provides an additional

1. +24 V/DC supply voltage and is suitable for
2. P24 connecting devices which have a
Class B higher current requirement. Here pins
3. GND
(Ports 5-7) 2 and 5 provide an additional
4. In-/output/IO-Link
5. N24 (galvanically isolated) supply voltage.

By maintaining all the specifications in the corresponding user's guide and safety
instructions Pins 2 and 5 of the Class B port on these modules can be safety switched off
using a higher level safety logic (e.g. safety relay). The devices are therefore suitable for
turning off actuators which are powered solely by these pins for use in safety applications.

Attention!
The Class A ports and Pines 1,3 and 4 on the Class B ports are not suitable for
use in safety applications.

11.2. Safety function The safe state of the Class B ports is no voltage on Pins 2 and 5. Turn-off must be done by
the higher level safety logic (externally).
The fieldbus modules are constructed internally so that because of fault exclusions (see DIN
EN ISO 13849-2) no external voltages can reach the galvanically isolated Pins 2 and 5 on the
Class B port. This applies both to the IO-Link interface communication and for the external
voltage supplies. The modules do not have their own safety logic or safety diagnostics.

Attention!
• Turning off actuators over the IO-Link interface is not suitable for safety
functions within the safety chain.
• The actuators must be suitable for this type of safe turn-off and must if
appropriate also habe galvanic isolation.

Accordingly the actuator-voltage supplies must be configured according to the principles of

safe (potential-) isolation in order to prevent cross fault (per EN.IEC 60204-1, DIN EN ISO
13849-2).
Within the safety chain of the safety application both potentials (24 V and 0 V) of the
actuator-voltage supplies must always be isolated using the higher level safety logic.

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Attention!
The use of power supplies other than SELV/PELV can result in a hazard to the
user and compromising of the functional safety.

11.3. Example of an The safety function of the safe turn-off is implemented for example using the following signal
application chain: Safe switches/sensors (e.g. E-Stop) – safety logic (e.g. safety relay – fieldbus module
description with Class B ports – actuator(s). All elements must be suitable for use in the implemented
safety function.
➢ When the safe switch/sensor (e.g. E-Stop) is actuated, Pins 2 and 5 on the Class B
ports are safely isolated from the supply voltage (two-pin) by the safety logic and
switched potential-free.

Figure 1: Schematic diagram of safety chain

The voltage supplies US / UA provide power to the Class A and Class B ports of the module
galvanically isolated and independent of each other:

Order
Description Class A Class B
code
Port 0, 1, 2, 3 Port 4, 5, 6, 7
US Pins 1,3
Pins 1,3,4
(24V/GND) Pins 2,4*
BNI PNT-538-105-Z063 BNI00AZ
UA
Pins 2,5
(P24/N24)
Table 1: Segment assignment for the voltage supplies

* When UA is turned off the Class A outputs are also deactivated via software (not safe).

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11.4. Inspections The inspection interval for the function test of the safety function to be documented [turning
off the actuator-voltage(s)] depends on the requirements for the safety function of the higher
level system, but must be performed no later than every 12 months.

Note
It is recommended that the inspection be automatically carried out by the higher
level system. If this is not possible, we recommend automatically providing the
user with a reminder for the inspection. If this is not possible either, performance of
the inspection must be specified in the process instructions for the higher level
system.

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12.1. Scope of The BNI PNT comprises the following elements:

Delivery • IO-Link block
• 4x M12 dummy plugs
• Ground strap
• M4x6 screw
• 20 informational signs

12.2. Order number BNI PNT-538-105-Z063

Balluff Network Interface

ProfiNet

Functions
538 = IP 67 IO-Link module, 4 IO-Link ports Class A, 4 IO-Link ports Class B

Versions
105 = display version, 2-port switch

Mechanical version
Z063 = Die-cast zinc
Data transmission: 2 x M12x1 internal thread
Power connection: M12 T-coded external / internal thread
Sensor connections: 8 x M12x1 internal thread

12.3. Ordering Product order code Order code

information
BNI PNT-538-105-Z063 BNI00AZ

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