OverviewThe cifX PC card family provides a unified standard for PC-based automation, supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and fieldbus systems. The protocol stack runs autonomously on the card and exchanges process data with the host via Dual-Port-Memory (DPM) or DMA. Hilscher netX technology enables multiple Real-Time Ethernet protocols on a single hardware platform; protocol changes are performed by loading different firmware. Hardware options include M12 connectors, additional NVRAM, extended temperature range, 2-channel variants and remote network interfaces. A broad range of device drivers and a free C-Toolkit are available for integration.
Key features- Universal Real-Time Ethernet PC card (Master or Slave)
- Uniform user interface across protocols and card formats
- Extensive driver support for easy integration
- Data access via Dual-Port-Memory (DPM) or DMA
- Unique slot number set by rotary switch
- Operational up to +65 °C (extended temperature option)
Supported protocols- Sercos Master
- PROFINET IO-Controller
- EtherNet/IP Scanner
- EtherCAT Master
- CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave
- VARAN Client
- Sercos Slave
- PROFINET IO-Device
- POWERLINK Controlled Node
- Open Modbus/TCP Server
- Open Modbus/TCP Client
- EtherNet/IP Adapter
- EtherCAT Slave
Technical specifications- Product name: CIFX 70E-RE
- Part number: 1259.100
- Description: cifX low-profile PCI Express PC card, Real-Time Ethernet Master or Slave
- Function: Communication interface with PCI Express and Ethernet
- Communication controller: netX 100
- Integrated RAM: 8 MB SDRAM
- Integrated FLASH: 4 MB serial Flash EPROM
- Supply voltage: +3.3 V DC ±5%
- Typical current: 800 mA (at 3.3 V)
- Connector: via PCI Express bus
- Bus type: PCI Express x1 (One Lane)
- Data access: DPM or DMA
- Dual-port memory size: 64 KB
- Data width: 32 bit
- Transmission rate: 2 GBit/s
- Ethernet standard: 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (isolated)
- Ethernet connectors: 2 x RJ45
- Isolation voltage: 1000 V DC (tested 1 minute)
- LEDs: SYS, COM0, COM1, RJ45 ch0/ch1 Link/Activity (yellow/green)
- Operating element: Rotary switch for slot number (card ID)
- Operating temperature: 0 °C to +65 °C (air flow 0.5 m/s during measurement)
- Storage temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Humidity: 10 % – 95 % RH, no condensation
- Altitude: 0 m – 2000 m
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 119 mm x 69 mm x 18.5 mm
- Configuration software: SYCON.net (master/slave), netX Configuration Tool (slave)
- RoHS: Yes
- UL: Certified to UL 508 (UL-File-Nr. E221530)
- Conformance: CE, UKCA
- EMC / Standards: EN 55011; Immunity: EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8; EN 61000-6-2