[Application Case] IO-LINK four-level expansion applied to lithium battery pack module lines
Solution January 6, 2026
The automated lithium battery pack module line realizes intelligent assembly and testing. Through processes such as component cleaning, gluing, cell stacking, and insulation withstand voltage testing, different module arrangement methods, welding and testing schemes are designed for batteries of different specifications

Lithium battery pack module line
Pain Point 1
Lithium battery pack module production lines have many processes and are long
The high protection level of the IP67 distributed I/O module allows it to be installed outside the cabinet next to the workstation; the maximum spacing between IO-Link slave modules is 20m, and the maximum distance for IO-Link four-level expansion can reach 80 meters
The fault information is unclear, making maintenance difficult
Pain Point 2
The IP67 series, combined with IO-LINK, forms a device that combines high-efficiency protection with advanced communication technology. Utilizing the IO-Link communication protocol, it enables efficient, flexible, and reliable connections for devices such as sensors and actuators, providing real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and control capabilities for various industrial applications
Pain Point 3
The wiring is complex, making cable troubleshooting difficult
IP67 uses an international standard interface—the standard aviation connector. The cable adopts a plug-and-play design, eliminating the need for traditional cumbersome wiring. The cable is clearly labeled, making troubleshooting and replacement quick and convenient, reducing wiring error rates and maintenance costs
Solution
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Using a Siemens CPU as the control core, and through the Profinet-RT bus protocol combined with AUPN 8A0B + AUIO 16DIOP-T + AUIO 16DIOP-TE modules, it can achieve: high-speed bus-level data transmission (Profinet-RT ensures real-time performance); stable data acquisition through flexible expansion of digital I/O signals; and support for detecting the on/off status of modules, improving maintenance efficiency
IO-Link Level 4 Expansion
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Application effect
Highly adaptable:Using standard aviation plugs, it is plug-and-play when connecting sensors and actuators, suitable for flexible production of battery modules of different specifications (quick switching between arrangement, welding, and testing schemes); the module adopts IP67 protection level design to reduce the impact of harsh working conditions (such as water vapor and dust in cleaning processes) on the equipment.
Efficiency Improvement:Fault diagnosis efficiency improved by 30%+, wiring maintenance time reduced by 50%, and overall production line efficiency significantly improved.
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