Balluff BNI-IOL-302-002-K006 IO-Link Sensor Actuator Hub

Balluff BNI007Z (BNI IOL-302-002-K006) is an 8-port IO-Link sensor/actuator hub that serves as a distributor to connect multiple IO-Link devices to a single IO-Link master. It supports IO-Link version 1.1 and provides 16x PNP digital outputs across the hub, enabling distributed control and signaling for automation equipment. Marketed as part of Balluff's entry-line IO-Link hubs, the BNI IOL-302-002-K006 simplifies wiring and configuration by centralizing IO-Link I/O that can be accessed by a Balluff master. Typical applications include sensor arrays on conveyors and assembly cells, end-of-line signaling, and other automation scenarios where multiple sensors and actuators must be managed from one controller. The device is identified by the product code BNI-IOL-302-002-K006 and is cataloged under Balluff's BNI hub family, ensuring compatibility with IO-Link masters that support Balluff hubs.