# Signal Converter, Bimodal Discrete to IO-Link Device, NPN / PNP, IO-Link, 1 Channels, 30 VDC

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/S15C-B21-KQ/signal-converter-bimodal-discrete-to-io-link
**SKU**: S15C-B21-KQ
**Manufacturer**: BANNER ENGINEERING
**Category**: Automation & Process Control || Signal Conditioning || Signal Converters
**Price**: €97.2200
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (15-Jan-2018) |
| Accuracy % | - |
| Product Range | S15C Series |
| Supply Voltage | 30VDC |
| Isolation Input | - |
| No. Of Channels | 2 Channel |
| Output Accuracy | - |
| No. Of Output Channels | 1Channels |
| Signal Conditioner Input | NPN / PNP |
| Signal Conditioner Output | IO-Link |
| Signal Conditioner Mounting | Cable Mount |

## Datasheet

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S15C Bimodal Discrete to IO-Link Device Converter 

## Datasheet 

- Compact bimodal to IO-Link device converter that connects discrete inputs and sends the value to the IO-Link Master 

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- Enables additional logic functions such as delays, totalizer, count, EPM, duration, and mirroring 

- • Outputs a discrete value as received from IO-Link Master Process Data Out • Discrete input/output can be independently configured as NPN or PNP • Rugged overmolded design meets IP65, IP67, and IP68 • Connects directly to a sensor or anywhere in-line for ease of use • S15C IO-Link converters are a quick, easy, and economical way to integrate nonIO-Link devices into an IO-Link system 

## Models 

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Housing Function Female Male Connector<br>S15 C - B21 - K Q<br>C = Converter B21 = Bimodal, 2 inputs, 1 output K = IO-Link Q = Integral M12 quick disconnect<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Configuration 

For more information, see P/N 220757 S15C-B21-KQ IO-Link Data Reference Guide and P/N 220758 S15C-B21-KQ IODD Files. 

## _Logic Flow_ 

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Measurement Statistics<br>Measurement • Count • Duration<br>Statistics • RPM • Counts per Minute<br>Delay Mode<br>• Disabled<br>Process Data In<br>Input State • On/Off Delay• On/Off/Retriggerable One-shot• On/Off Pulse Stretcher Discrete 2Selection Input Process DataInput • Discrete 1 and 2 Input State (active/inactive)• Selected Measurements [0]..[3]<br>• Totalizer Ouput Process Data Process Data In • Discrete 2 Output State (active/inactive)<br>Input • Discrete 1 Input State (active/inactive)<br>• Selected Measurements [0]..[3]<br>Mirroring Enabled<br>Enable Mirroring Mirroring - Discrete 2 Output • Port/Channel selected state driven to Pin 2 (F)<br>Disabled Process Data Process Data Out - Discrete 2 Output<br>Output • Process Data Out selected state driven to Pin 2 (F)<br>Host<br>Mirroring Enabled Host Mirroring Host Mirroring - Discrete Host Out<br>Enable • Port/Channel selected state driven to Pin 2 (M)<br>and/or Pin 4 (M)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Measurements – Female Pins<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Pin Number – Description  IO Metric  Description<br>Count Value  Running count of the received input pulses<br>Duration Value  Duration of the last input pulse in µs with 50 µs granularity<br>Instantaneous rate counter in the units of events per minute<br>Events per Minute Value  Range: 1 to 300,000<br>Max Counter Input Frequency: 5 kHz<br>Pin 4 – Discrete 1<br>• Do Not Reset<br>Reset Metrics  • Reset<br>Rolling count per minute average<br>Counts per Minute Range: 1 to 300,000<br>Max Counter Input Frequency: 5 kHz<br>Pin 2 – Discrete 2 Count Value  Running count of the received input pulses<br>Continued on page 2<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Original Instructions July 18 , 2023 

© Banner Engineering Corp. 

p/n: 220754 Rev. E 220754 

S15C Bimodal Discrete to IO-Link Device Converter 

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Continued from page 1<br>Pin Number – Description  IO Metric  Description<br>Duration Value  Duration of the last input pulse in µs with 50 µs granularity<br>Instantaneous rate counter in the units of events per minute<br>Events per Minute Value  Range: 1 to 300,000<br>Max Counter Input Frequency: 5 kHz<br>• Do Not Reset<br>Reset Metrics  • Reset<br>Rolling count per minute average<br>Counts per Minute Range: 1 to 300,000<br>Max Counter Input Frequency: 5 kHz<br>Pin Configuration – Female Input<br>Pin Number – Description  Name  Values<br>• NPN Input<br>I/O Selection  • PNP Input<br>• Disabled<br>• On/Off Delay<br>• On One-shot<br>• Off One-shot<br>• On Pulse-stretcher<br>Pin 4 – Discrete 1 Discrete 1 Delay Mode  • Off Pulse-stretcher<br>• Retriggerable On One-shot<br>• Retriggerable Off One-shot<br>• Totalizer<br>Discrete 1 On Delay, One-shot, Pulse-Stretcher<br>Discrete 1 Delay Timer 1<br>Time, or Totalizer Count<br>Discrete 1 Delay Timer 2  Discrete 1 Off Delay or Totalizer Time<br>• NPN Input<br>• PNP Input<br>• NPN Output with Pull Up<br>I/O Selection  • PNP Output with Pull Down<br>• NPN Output with Push/Pull<br>• PNP Output with Push/Pull<br>• Disabled<br>• On/Off Delay<br>• On One-shot<br>• Off One-shot<br>• On Pulse-stretcher<br>Discrete 2 Delay Mode  • Off Pulse-stretcher<br>• Retriggerable On One-shot<br>• Retriggerable Off One-shot<br>• Totalizer<br>Pin 2 – Discrete 2<br>Discrete 2 On Delay, One-shot, Pulse-stretcher<br>Discrete 2 Delay Timer 1<br>Time, Or Totalizer Count<br>Discrete 2 Delay Timer 2  Discrete 2 Off Delay or Totalizer Time<br>• Disabled<br>Mirroring Enable  • Enabled<br>• Pin 4 – Discrete 1<br>Mirroring Channel Selection  • Pin 2 – Discrete 2<br>• Not Inverted<br>Mirroring Inversion  • Inverted<br>• Slow<br>• Medium<br>Pin 4 and Pin 2 Counts per Minute Mode • Fast<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## Pin Configuration – Male Output 

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Pin Number – Description  Name  Values<br>• Disabled<br>Host Mirroring Enable  • Enabled<br>• Pin 4 – Discrete 1<br>Host Mirroring Channel Selection  • Pin 2 – Discrete 2<br>• Not Inverted<br>Pin 2 – Discrete Host Out Host Mirroring Inversion  • Inverted<br>Pin 4 – Discrete Host Out<br>• PNP<br>Host Mirroring Polarity  • NPN<br>• Internal Pull Up/Down (Pin 2 only)<br>• Open Collector<br>Host Mirroring Output Type  • Push/Pull<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## IO-Link® 

IO-Link® is a point-to-point communication link between a master device and a sensor and/or light. It can be used to automatically parameterize sensors or lights and to transmit process data. For the latest IO-Link protocol and specifications, please visit www.io-link.com. 

For the latest IODD files, please refer to the Banner Engineering Corp website at: www.bannerengineering.com. 

## Wiring Diagrams 

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Input:<br>Bimodal Discrete (NPN or PNP)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Output:<br>IO-Link<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Male  Female  Pin  Wire Color<br>1 1  Brown<br>2<br>2 1 2  White<br>4 3 3  Blue<br>4<br>3 4  Black<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Connecting Devices with Discrete Outputs 

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Input: Output:<br>18 V DC to 30 V DC 1 1 (bn) 18 V DC to 30 V DC<br>2 2 (wh)<br>Discrete 2 (IN/OUT) Discrete Host Out (Optional - OUT)<br>Discrete 1 (IN) 4 4 (bk) IO-Link/Discrete Host Out<br>Ground 3 3 (bu) Ground<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Status Indicators 

## Power LED Indicator (Green) 

- Solid Green = Power On 

- Off = Power Off 

IO-Link Communication LED Indicator (Amber) 

- Flashing Amber (900 ms On, 100 ms Off) = IO-Link communications are active 

- Off = IO-Link communications are not present 

## Discrete LED Indicator (Amber) 

- Solid Amber = Discrete OUT is active 

- Off = Discrete OUT is inactive 

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## Specifications 

Supply Voltage 18 V DC to 30 V DC at 50 mA maximum Power Pass-Through Current 1 A maximum Discrete Output Load Rating 50 mA Supply Protection Circuitry Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages Leakage Current Immunity 400 µA Discrete Output Ratings OFF-state leakage current: NPN: 300 µA PNP: 10 µA ON-state saturation voltage: NPN: 2 V at 50 mA PNP: 2 V at 50 mA 

## Indicators 

Green: Power Amber: IO-Link communications Amber: Discrete OUT active Connections Integral male/female 4-pin M12 quick-disconnect connector Construction Coupling Material: Nickel-plated brass Connector Body: PVC translucent black 

Required Overcurrent Protection 

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WARNING: Electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national electrical codes and regulations. 

Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product application per the supplied table. 

Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via Current Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply. Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced. 

For additional product support, go to www.bannerengineering.com. 

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Supply  Supply<br>Required Overcurrent  Required Overcurrent<br>Wiring  Wiring<br>Protection (A) Protection (A)<br>(AWG) (AWG)<br>20 5.0 26 1.0<br>22 3.0 28 0.8<br>24 1.0 30 0.5<br>Certifications<br>Banner Engineering BV<br>Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2F bus 3<br>1831 Diegem, BELGIUM<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Vibration and Mechanical Shock 

Meets IEC 60068-2-6 requirements (Vibration: 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 0.5 mm amplitude, 5 minutes sweep, 30 minutes dwell) Meets IEC 60068-2-27 requirements (Shock: 15G 11 ms duration, half sine wave) 

Environmental Rating IP65, IP67, IP68 NEMA/UL Type 1 Operating Conditions Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C (–40 °F to +158 °F) 90% at +70 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing) Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +80 °C (–40 °F to +176 °F) 

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PROGRAMMABLE<br>CONTROLLER<br>E316212<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## FCC Part 15 Class B 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

- • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

- • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

## Industry Canada ICES-003(B) 

This device complies with CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

Cet appareil est conforme à la norme NMB-3(B). Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) ce dispositif ne peut pas occasionner d'interférences, et (2) il doit tolérer toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité du dispositif. 

## Dimensions 

All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise. 

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## Accessories 

## Cordsets 

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4-Pin Threaded M12 Cordsets—Double Ended<br>Model  Length  Style  Dimensions  Pinout<br>MQDEC-401SS  0.31 m (1 ft)   Female<br>MQDEC-403SS 0.91 m (2.99 ft)<br>2<br>40 Typ.<br>MQDEC-406SS 1.83 m (6 ft)  [1.58"] 1<br>MQDEC-412SS  3.66 m (12 ft)  4 3<br>MQDEC-420SS  6.10 m (20 ft)  M12 x 1<br>MQDEC-430SS  9.14 m (30.2 ft)  Male Straight/Female  ø 14.5 [0.57"] Male<br>Straight  44 Typ.<br>[1.73"] 1<br>2<br>4<br>MQDEC-450SS  15.2 m (49.9 ft)  M12 x 1 3<br>ø 14.5 [0.57"] 1 = Brown<br>2 = White<br>3 = Blue<br>4 = Black<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty 

Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of the Banner product. 

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND WHETHER ARISING UNDER COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE. 

This Warranty is exclusive and limited to repair or, at the discretion of Banner Engineering Corp., replacement. IN NO EVENT SHALL BANNER ENGINEERING CORP. BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY EXTRA COSTS, EXPENSES, LOSSES, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT OR FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, STATUTE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE. 

Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations or liabilities relating to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper application or installation of this product or use of the product for personal protection applications when the product is identified as not intended for such purposes will void the product warranty. Any modifications to this product without prior express approval by Banner Engineering Corp will void the product warranties. All specifications published in this document are subject to change; Banner reserves the right to modify product specifications or update documentation at any time. Specifications and product information in English supersede that which is provided in any other language. For the most recent version of any documentation, refer to: www.bannerengineering.com. 

For patent information, see www.bannerengineering.com/patents. 

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