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Power over Ethernet (PoE) interface
2 x RJ45 | PL-IB 300/PCI IXXAT Automation

The POWERLINK interface board enables the connection of PC host systems to POWERLINK systems via the PCI bus. The POWERLINK functionality runs completely on the FPGA of the interface board. The POWERLINK interface board can work as a managing node (MN) and controlled node (CN) and has extremely fast response times (< 2µs). The synchronization message (SoC) is transmitted in MN mode with a jitter below 50 ns.
The interface provides process data to the host via the PCI bus. The board is able to process large quantities of data from systems with up to 240 CNs. It also supports cycle times down to 200 µs. The board is delivered including a driver for Windows and an API. Adaptation to other operating systems (e.g. RTX or VxWorks) is possible and can be performed by IXXAT.

Technical specifications / features

FPGA-based Ethernet controller with POWERLINK acceleration
Two port hub with two RJ45 connectors
Direct synchronization of several cards via separate SYNC line
Response times as MN/CN less than 2 µs
PCI in accordance with specification 2.2 (32 bit / 33 MHz, 5 / 3.3 Volt)
Temperature range 0 to +70 °C. Extended temperature range (-40 to +70 °C) on request