Industrial Automation

GX-ILM08C

GX-series IO-Link Master Unit

GX-ILM08C

IO-Link makes sensor level information visible and solves the three major issues at manufacturing sites! The unit for M12 Smartclick connector can be used in watery, and dusty environments.

last update: October 2, 2023

IO-Link Master Unit

Product Name	Specification			Model	Standards
Product Name	Environmental resistance	Number of IO-Link ports	I/O connection terminals	Model	Standards
GX-series IO-Link Master Unit	IP67	8	M12 connector (A-cording, female)	GX-ILM08C	UC, CE, RCM, KC

Recommended EtherCAT Communications Cables

Use Straight STP (shielded twisted-pair) cable of category 5 or higher with double shielding (braiding and aluminum foil tape) for EtherCAT.

Item	Appearance	Recommended manufacturer	Cable length (m)	Model
Cable with Connectors on Both Ends Shield Strengthening cable *1 Wire Gauge and Number of Pairs: AWG22, 2-pair Cable Cable color: Black	Smartclick (M12 Straight/ M12 straight)	OMRON	0.5	XS5W-T421-BM2-SS
			1	XS5W-T421-CM2-SS
			2	XS5W-T421-DM2-SS
			3	XS5W-T421-EM2-SS
			5	XS5W-T421-GM2-SS
			10	XS5W-T421-JM2-SS
Cable with Connectors on Both Ends Rugged type Shield Strengthening cable *1 Wire Gauge and Number of Pairs: AWG22, 2-pair Cable Cable color: Black	Smartclick (M12 Straight/ RJ45 straight)	OMRON	0.5	XS5W-T421-BMC-SS
			1	XS5W-T421-CMC-SS
			2	XS5W-T421-DMC-SS
			3	XS5W-T421-EMC-SS
			5	XS5W-T421-GMC-SS
			10	XS5W-T421-JMC-SS
Cable with Connectors on Both Ends (RJ45/RJ45) Rugged standard RJ45 plugs *2 Wire gauge and number of pairs: AWG22, 2-pair cable Cable color: Yellow		3M Japan Limited	0.25	3RHS4-1100-0.25M
			0.5	3RHS4-1100-0.5M
			1	3RHS4-1100-1M
			2	3RHS4-1100-2M
			5	3RHS4-1100-5M
			10	3RHS4-1100-10M

*1 For details, Contact your OMRON representative.
*2 Cables are available from 0.25 m to 100 m. Ask the manufacturer for details.

Power Supply Cables

Item	Appearance	Recommended manufacturer	Cable length (m)	Model
Connector connected to cable, socket on one cable end Fire-retardant, Robot cable	Smartclick (M12 Straight)	OMRON	1	XS5F-D421-C80-F
			2	XS5F-D421-D80-F
			3	XS5F-D421-E80-F
			5	XS5F-D421-G80-F
			10	XS5F-D421-J80-F
Connectors connected to cable, socket and plug on cable ends Fire-retardant, Robot cable	Smartclick (M12 Straight/M12 straight)	OMRON	1	XS5W-D421-C81-F
			2	XS5W-D421-D81-F
			3	XS5W-D421-E81-F
			5	XS5W-D421-G81-F
			10	XS5W-D421-J81-F

Note: Refer to the Round Water-resistant Connectors in the category of Sensor I/O Connector/Sensor Controller on your
local OMRON website for details.

Sensor I/O Connectors

Order a cable with a connector on both ends to connect a sensor of connector type.

Item	Appearance	Recommended manufacturer	Cable length (m)	Model
Connectors connected to cable, M8 socket and M12 plug on cable ends Fire-retardant, Robot cable	M8 screw- M12 Smartclick (M8 Straight/M12 straight)	OMRON	0.2	XS3W-M42C-4C2-A
Connectors connected to cable, socket and plug on cable ends Fire-retardant, Robot cable	Smartclick (M12 Straight/M12 straight)	OMRON	1	XS5W-D421-C81-F
			2	XS5W-D421-D81-F
			3	XS5W-D421-E81-F
			5	XS5W-D421-G81-F
			10	XS5W-D421-J81-F

Note: Refer to the Ordering Information in the catalog of the sensor to connect or the Sensor I/O Connectors/Sensor
Controllers on your local OMRON website for details.

Power Supply T-Joint Connector

This connector is used when branching a GX-type Unit power supply.

Item	Appearance	Specification	Connector type	Model
XS5R Plug/Socket T-Joint Connector		M12	Smartclick connector	XS5R-D427-5

Waterproof Cover for Connectors

This is a waterproof cover for unused M12 GX connectors (female).
When you use this waterproof cover, you can maintain the IP67 protective structure.
The following two types of covers are available. Either one can be mounted on an EtherCAT communications connector or I/O connector.

Item	Appearance	Specification	Connector type	Materials	Model
M12 Threaded Waterproof Cover *1		M12	Screw-type connector	Brass/ nickel plated	XS2Z-22
Smartclick Waterproof Cover *2		M12	Smartclick connector	PBT	XS5Z-11

*1 When mounting the M12 Threaded Waterproof Cover on a connector, always tighten it to a torque of 0.39 to 0.49 N・m.
*2 When mounting a Smartclick Waterproof Cover on a connector, torque management is not required.

Tool for M12 Threaded Connectors

The tool for tightening M12 Threaded Connectors is used when tightening to a specified torque.

Item	Appearance	Model
Torque Wrench		XY2F-0004

Software

Automation Software Sysmac Studio

Please purchase a DVD and required number of licenses the first time you purchase the Sysmac Studio. DVDs and licenses are available individually. Each model of licenses does not include any DVD.

Product name	Specification			Model	Stand- ards
Product name		Number of licenses	Media	Model	Stand- ards
Sysmac Studio Standard Edition Ver.1.[][]	The Sysmac Studio is the software that provides an integrated environment for setting, programming, debugging and maintenance of machine automation controllers including the NJ/NX-series CPU Units, NY-series Industrial PC, EtherCAT Slave, and the HMI. The Sysmac Studio Standard Edition DVD includes CX-ConfiguratorFDT to set up IO-Link Master Units and IO-Link devices.	--- (Media only)	DVD	SYSMAC-SE200D	---
Sysmac Studio Standard Edition Ver.1.[][]		1 license *	---	SYSMAC-SE201L	---

Note: For details, refer to the Sysmac Studio Ver.1.[][] datasheet, visit your local OMRON website.
* Multi licenses are available for the Sysmac Studio (3, 10, 30, or 50 licenses).

last update: October 2, 2023

Product Category

Automation Systems
- Networks
  - EtherCAT
    - EtherCAT Remote I/O Terminals

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