The Balluff BNI008M (BNI EIP-508-105-R015) is an industrial EtherNet/IP IO‑Link master engineered for demanding environments, offering 8 Type‑A IO‑Link ports, a rugged IP67 plastic housing, and reliable performance for smart factory connectivity. It supports modern IIoT integration via REST API and MQTT, includes dual M12 D‑coded Ethernet connectors with 7/8″ power in/out, and provides a multi‑line LCD for quick commissioning and on‑machine diagnostics. With 16 PNP digital inputs and 16 PNP outputs, 18–30.2 VDC operation at 2 A per port (up to 9 A total), this compact master streamlines sensor/actuator integration and boosts uptime across automated packaging, welding cells, and assembly lines.