IO-Link Masters for control cabinets are a range of industrial automation products designed to facilitate smart sensor and actuator connectivity. These devices are typically manufactured by leading industrial automation companies, such as Siemens (Germany), Balluff (Germany), and Pepperl+Fuchs (Germany), among others. IO-Link Masters serve as a communication interface between IO-Link-enabled devices and higher-level control systems, such as PLCs, within control cabinets. They are widely used in manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, and other industries requiring precise and efficient automation. Key products include modular IO-Link Masters, embedded masters, and gateways that support various fieldbus protocols like PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and EtherCAT.