Ethernet communication module NIC 52-RE

ProfiNetUARTCC-Link

Product
NIC 52-RE — DIL-32 communication IC, Real-Time-Ethernet slave for simple field devices without a dedicated host processor.

Highlights

• Compact Real-Time-Ethernet slave module based on netX 52
• Host connection with Modbus RTU via SPI or UART
• Reduced height and improved performance under high network load
• Direct I/O data connection via external shift register
• Single hardware design for multiple networks through uniform interfaces

Description
The NIC 52-RE is a slave solution for field devices with low data throughput, such as barcode readers, identification systems, valve manifolds, or I/O blocks. As a compact DIL-32 single-chip module based on the Hilscher netX 52 network controller, it integrates a full fieldbus/Real-Time Ethernet interface with a 2-port switch and hub. Firmware can be changed to support different communication systems. Payload data is exchanged with the application via simple read/write commands over serial host interfaces (SPI or UART) using Modbus RTU when required. Conventional external shift registers can be used as digital I/O via a synchronous serial interface, allowing simple devices to operate without a host processor. The netX-based design includes a 10-year delivery guarantee.

Supported protocols

• Modbus RTU Slave
• Modbus RTU Master
• CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave
• Sercos Slave
• PROFINET IO-Device
• POWERLINK Controlled Node
• Open Modbus/TCP Server
• Open Modbus/TCP Client
• EtherNet/IP Adapter
• EtherCAT Slave

Order information
Product name | Part number | Brief description
NIC 52-RE | 1544.100/ECS | DIL-32 communication IC - Real-Time-Ethernet slave

Technical specifications

• Form factor: DIL-32 single-chip communication IC
• Based on Hilscher netX 52 network controller
• Integrated: full fieldbus/Real-Time Ethernet interface with 2-port switch and hub
• Host interfaces: SPI and UART (Modbus RTU capable)
• Serial protocol: Modbus RTU (Master and Slave)
• Direct I/O: external shift register via synchronous serial interface
• Firmware-swappable: supports multiple communication systems via firmware
• Intended use: slave solution for low-data-throughput field devices
• Part number: 1544.100/ECS
• Product lifecycle: Active
• Delivery guarantee: 10 years (netX-based components)