Balluff BNI EIP-508-105-Z015-C06 IP Network Block

Balluff BNI EIP-508-105-Z015-C06 is an IP67-rated IO-Link Master block from Balluff’s BNI EtherNet/IP family. The compact module (68 x 37.9 x 224 mm) in zinc die-cast housing provides eight IO-Link ports and IO-Link version 1.1 support with Type A port class, enabling seamless integration of sensors and actuators into an EtherNet/IP network. Designed for harsh industrial environments (-5 to 70 °C) and exposed to demanding conditions, the device consolidates IO-Link device management and data exchange on a single EtherNet/IP backbone. The BNI007C variant corresponds to this model (EIP-508-105-Z015-C06), and Balluff catalogs explicitly list it as 8x IO-Link, IP67, IO-Link 1.1, with the cited housing material and dimensions. Use-case scenarios include connecting multiple IO-Link devices such as sensors, actuators, and IO-Link hubs to a PLC or control system via EtherNet/IP, simplifying device provisioning and centralised monitoring. This IP Network Block acts as the bridge between IO-Link devices and industrial Ethernet at the edge, delivering reliable field-level I/O communication for automated manufacturing environments.