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25,000 sensors from over 350 manufacturers to the cloud in less than one minute. With genuine plug & play thanks to IO-Link: Complete solution with IIoT - gateway & cloud access starting at 5 €/ month.

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Sensor to cloud - easier than ever with the innovative io-key® edge gateway.

Whether retrofit or new business models: Digitise your business via Plug & Play! More than a gateway and more than a cloud! Thousands of IO-Link sensors in every cloud at lightning speed - a universe of new possibilities. Start new projects easily, flexibly, and detached from IT & infrastructure. Whether retrofit or new business models, out-of-the-box or deep integration. Digitise your machines, free your data & scale your business - per Plug & Play, with the io-key®.

io-key® explained at a glance:

Innovative edge gateway that uses IO-Link technology
Compatible with tens of thousands of IO-Link sensors from all manufacturers
Simple, convenient, and lightning-fast initial setup without intervention in the infrastructure
Powerful ready-to-go* IIoT cloud included (from 5€/month)
It can also be integrated into any cloud with apollo.
It can be used anywhere: Europe-wide data transmission via LTE Cat-M1

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How does the io-key® work?

io-key® & IO-Link: A universe of new possibilities

The io-key consists of a gateway with an integrated SIM card and a powerful cloud environment "made in Germany". With it, the data of all common IO-Link sensors can be quickly and easily brought into the cloud. The data can be visualised, analysed, monitored, and processed online - a conceivably uncomplicated, self-sufficient, and scalable solution for entry into the IIoT. Find out more about how the io-key® works here.

Initial setup of the io-key® in 3 simple steps

Step-by-step video guide

Learn how easy the initial setup of the io-key® is in this explanatory video.

Why io-key®?

1. connect power

Connect the io-key® to any 24V power source via system power or a power supply unit (accessory).

2. connect sensors

Connect one or two IO-Link capable sensors with an M12 connection cable.

3. log into the cloud

Activate the io-key® online and immediately see the sensors' data in the autosen.cloud.

Why io-key®?

Unique in the industry: true plug & play with tens of thousands of sensors.

Quick initial setup

Simple, convenient, and cost-effective initial setup without intervention in the infrastructure

Plug & Play

Simple and intuitive use of data transmission, cloud dashboard, and alarm function

IO-Link

Clever use of IO-Link technology; compatible with existing IO-Link sensors from all manufacturers

Cost saving

Operating costs become more transparent without logging production and machine key figures.

Wide range of possible applications

Whether retrofit or new business model, temperature, fill level, pressure monitoring, etc. Or predictive maintenance - the io-key® is the universal solution.

io-key® and cloud functions

Plants and processes can also be monitored remotely in real-time with the io-key®. In addition, the IIoT gateway offers further functions that make rapid response possible.

Edge switching function

With the io-key® edge switching function, you can switch up to two digital outputs in real-time directly on the device, independently of the cloud. For this purpose, a configuration is stored directly on your device.

Edge alarm function

The edge alarm function enables you to set up automatic alarms and subsequent further actions (e.g., sending an e-mail, sending an SMS, analytics rule, SAP action, ...).

Ready-To-Go with autosen.cloud or cloud integration with apollo

Start your project flexibly with the io-key®!

Start your project flexibly with the io-key®! Start out-of-the-box with the io-key® complete package, including gateway, sensor data flat rate, and powerful IIoT cloud, the autosen.cloud. Or integrate the io-key® into your existing cloud solution such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with apollo. There are no limits to your ideas - start today!

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io-key® with integrated sim card & powerful cloud solution

Complete package of a gateway, sim card & cloud solution - all-inclusive!
Integration time = 1 minute: sensors are automatically recognised
Transparent, all-inclusive cost model with monthly billing

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io-key® & apollo: plug & play into any cloud!

Integrate the io-key® into any cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure & Co.

Minimal integration effort due to container architecture without vendor lock
Clean & structured data from over 20,000 sensors in the cloud
Significant cost reduction through self-management of io-key® (up to 75%).

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Advantages of the io-key®?

io-key® & IO-Link: A universe of new possibilities

Using the standardised IO-Link protocol, the io-key® recognises connected sensors automatically and independently of the manufacturer or device type. The initial setup is automated and takes place in the shortest possible time. In a flash, sensor data from machines, plants, and applications can be used permanently and - depending on the transmission interval - in real-time in the cloud for IIoT applications. The automatically generated dashboard provides a quick overview of your data and can be easily set up and expanded according to your wishes.

Monitoring of decentralised plants and processes

Wouldn't it be handy to monitor applications and plants remotely? Until now, remote monitoring of remote plants and applications was very time-consuming and associated with high costs and a great need for expertise. With the io-key®, anyone can bring sensor data into the cloud in a flash, design clear dashboards or set up alarms for setpoint deviations or limit values without interfering with the infrastructure, without prior knowledge and with minimal effort.

Save time and money

Und zwar bei der Inbetriebnahme sowie auch dauerhaft, indem Grenz- und Sollwerte automatisch überwacht werden, Alarmierung bei Abweichungen automatisch erfolgt und durch schnelle Erkennung von Problemen oder kritischen Maschinenzuständen größere Probleme, Produktionsausfälle und hohe Folgekosten vermieden werden können.

Retrofit of existing plants

By using IO-Link technology, existing IO-Link sensors from all manufacturers can simply continue to be used. No intervention in the infrastructure is required.

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The initial setup is automated and takes only a short time. After just 60 seconds, sensor data from machines, systems, and applications can be used permanently and - depending on the transmission interval - in real-time in the cloud for IIoT applications. Using the standardised IO-Link protocol, the io-key® automatically recognises connected sensors, regardless of the manufacturer or device type.

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How does io-key® work?

Follow the route of data to the cloud - and learn how we established actual plug & play in the industry.

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Edge switching function

In addition to remote monitoring, our powerful IIoT gateway can also assume switching tasks - even independently of the network connection.

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Edge alarm function

With the alarm function, you are always informed when processes or conditions change. In case of an emergency, you will be notified immediately about the change in value.

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions about the io-key®

Discover our FAQ with the answers to the most frequently asked questions about io-key®!

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