Introduction¶
iqInterface is a device to support development and testing of IO-Link masters and devices. It can be configured for two operation modes:
- IO-Link master mode
- simulation of IO-Link device with a settable configuration (generic device feature).
For more information about IO-Link® technology see its specification.
iqInterface can be connected to PC with Windows OS over comport, USB or Ethernet. You can manage it using iqTool GUI or driver DLL written in C.
Get Started¶
- Connect iqInterface to PC with Windows OS over comport, USB or Ethernet (see Physical connection)
- Download last version of user bundle with related software and documentation or use USB flash drive content delivered with iqInterface
- Install iqTool GUI to manage iqInteface manually (see iqTool GUI)
- Use C driver DLL source code for c/c++ projects or last built iqcomm.dll to write automated procedures (see C driver DLL)
- Check for last software and firmware updates of iqInterface on its download page (see also Update and upgrade)
- See version changelogs for iqInterface firmware, iqTool GUI and C driver DLL.