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title: What protocols does the Balluff IO-LINK host support?
description: Balluff supports different types of buses
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# What protocols does the Balluff IO-LINK host support?

## Balluff supports different types of buses

The master modules of Balluff are very diverse:![IO-LINK主站](https://kb.innovatingautomation.asia/hs-fs/hubfs/IO-LINK%E4%B8%BB%E7%AB%99.png?width=688&name=IO-LINK%E4%B8%BB%E7%AB%99.png)

The master products of IO-LINK communication protocol support Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCat, CC-Link, CC-Link/IE, which can not only connect PLC, but also Siemens, rockwell, mitsubishi, omron, beofu, keensee, Festo, ipc, robot (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA), CNC etc. 

![IO-LINK方案5](https://kb.innovatingautomation.asia/hs-fs/hubfs/IO-LINK%E6%96%B9%E6%A1%885.png?width=600&name=IO-LINK%E6%96%B9%E6%A1%885.png)

Under different protocols, the Balluff master module can also be divided into various types, including the IO-LINK Port of 4/8/16 Port (which is adjustable to meet different needs of customers).

![IO-LINK方案6](https://kb.innovatingautomation.asia/hs-fs/hubfs/IO-LINK%E6%96%B9%E6%A1%886.png?width=635&name=IO-LINK%E6%96%B9%E6%A1%886.png)

At the same time, it can also be divided into Class A and Class B products, as well as metal and stainless steel products.![CLASS AB](https://kb.innovatingautomation.asia/hs-fs/hubfs/CLASS%20AB.png?width=688&name=CLASS%20AB.png)

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