Beckhoff has launched IO-Link box module devices that offer protection class IP 67 and enable the local connection of binary and complex sensors and actuators in the field with simple and cost-effective sensor cables. This provides straightforward data transfer to an IO-link communication system. With 24 bus systems, a compact form factor and 28 different available designs of the module that are in accordance with IO-Link specification V1.1, the modules suit a wide range of application requirements and environments.