IO-Link Master Unit
last update: March 9, 2026
| Appearance | Field network | Device connector | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
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EtherNet/IP
Modbus/TCP CC-Link IE Field Basic |
Spring clamp terminal block | GD-ILM16C-MLP |
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EtherNet/IP
Modbus/TCP CC-Link IE Field Basic |
e-CON socket | GD-ILM16E-MLP |
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CC-Link IE Field *
CC-Link IE TSN |
Spring clamp terminal block | GD-ILM16C-CLI |
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CC-Link IE Field *
CC-Link IE TSN |
e-CON socket | GD-ILM16E-CLI |
* When using CC-Link IE Field, the support software cannot be connected. To connect the e support software, please switch to CC-Link IE TSN.
For details, please refer to the manual.
| Appearance | Name | Applicable Unit | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
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Power Connector | GD-ILM16[]-[][][] | GD-ILM16-XV |
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IO Connector | GD-ILM16C-[][][] | GD-ILM16C-XP |
To use support software Wave Inspire Hub connect the IO-Link master unit to your PC.
Wave Inspire Hub can be downloaded for free from the URL below.
https://www.ia.omron.com/gd_tool/
Wave Inspire Hub is a setup support tool. Please note the following before use.
(1) OMRON assumes no responsibility for damage caused by any malfunctioning of this software, whether directly or indirectly, or caused by the effects of such malfunctioning.
(2) OMRON assumes no responsibility for any damage incurred by the customer due to use of this software.
For EtherNet/IP, required specification for the communications cables varies depending on the baud rate. For 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, use a straight or cross STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable of category 5 or higher.
| Item | Recommended
manufacturer |
Cable
length (m) |
Model | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wire gauge and
number of pairs: AWG26, 4-pair cable Cable sheath material: PUR |
Cable with Connectors
on Both Ends (RJ45/RJ45) Standard RJ45 plugs *1 Cable color: Yellow *2 EtherNet/IP (10BASE/100BASE) ![]() |
OMRON | 0.3 | XS6W-6PUR8SS30CM-YF |
| 0.5 | XS6W-6PUR8SS50CM-YF | |||
| 1 | XS6W-6PUR8SS100CM-YF | |||
| 2 | XS6W-6PUR8SS200CM-YF | |||
| 3 | XS6W-6PUR8SS300CM-YF | |||
| 5 | XS6W-6PUR8SS500CM-YF | |||
| Cable with Connectors
on Both Ends (RJ45/RJ45) Rugged RJ45 plugs *1 Cable color: Light blue EtherNet/IP (10BASE/100BASE) ![]() |
0.3 | XS5W-T421-AMD-K | ||
| 0.5 | XS5W-T421-BMD-K | |||
| 1 | XS5W-T421-CMD-K | |||
| 2 | XS5W-T421-DMD-K | |||
| 5 | XS5W-T421-GMD-K | |||
| 10 | XS5W-T421-JMD-K | |||
*1. Cables with standard RJ45 plugs are available in the following lengths: 0.2 m, 0.3 m, 0.5 m, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 7.5 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m.
Cables with rugged RJ45 plugs are available in the following lengths: 0.3 m, 0.5 m, 1 m, 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, 15 m.
For details, refer to the Industrial Ethernet Connectors Catalog (Cat. No. G019).
*2. Cable colors are available in yellow, green, and blue.
| Item | Recommended
manufacturer |
Model | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Products for
EtherNet/IP (100BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T) |
Wire gauge and
number of pairs: AWG22, 2-pair cable |
Cable | Kuramo Electric Co. | KETH-PSB-OMR *1 |
| JMACS Japan Co., Ltd. | PNET/B *1 | |||
RJ45 Assembly Connector
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OMRON | XS6G-T421-1 *1 | ||
*1. We recommend you to use the above Cable and RJ45 Assembly Connector together.
last update: March 9, 2026