Modbus TCP communication module COMX 100CN-RE

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Product overview
The comX communication module is designed for integration into automation devices to provide drives, robot controllers, PLCs and similar hosts with a Real‑Time Ethernet interface. Communication tasks are processed autonomously on the module (netX 100), independent of the host CPU. Process data is exchanged via a Dual‑Port‑Memory accessible through an 8/16‑bit parallel bus or a fast 50 MHz SPI. Two Ethernet ports support line topology. Protocol functionality can be changed by loading firmware and, for master operation, applying the appropriate license. A 10‑year delivery guarantee is provided via the Hilscher netX network controller.

Key features

• Universal Real‑Time Ethernet interface (Master or Slave) with network connection to the mainboard
• Flexible positioning of the network connector and two Ethernet ports for line topology
• Same hardware supports master or slave operation (firmware/license dependent)
• Preloaded firmware allows immediate use
• Host connection via Dual‑Port‑Memory (DPM) with 8/16‑bit access

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 data (excerpt)
Part number: 1531.101
Brief description: Communication Module Real‑Time Ethernet
Communication controller: netX / netX 100
Integrated memory: RAM 8 MB SDRAM; FLASH 4 MB serial Flash
Supply voltage: +3.3 V DC ±5%
Typical/maximum current: approx. 700 mA / 750 mA (at 3.3 V)
Typical power consumption: approx. 2.5 W
Power connector: via system bus connector X1
System interface: Parallel Dual‑Port‑Memory interface
System connector: 50‑pin SMT connector, socket (1.27 mm pitch)
Dual‑Port‑Memory size: 16 KByte
Data width: 8/16 bit
Communication interface: Ethernet (10BASE‑T / 100BASE‑TX, potential‑free), auto negotiation and auto crossover supported
Ethernet connector (module side): 30‑pin SMT socket (1.27 mm pitch), matching plug type SAMTEC TFM‑115‑02‑S‑D–A
Diagnostic interface: UART or USB (signal at host interface; available if integrated in host)
LED indicators: SYS (RUN green, RDY yellow), COM0/COM1 (status green/red), TX/RX0, TX/RX1 (Ethernet activity, yellow), LINK0/LINK1 (link green)
Ambient temperature (operation): -20 °C … +70 °C (air flow during measurement: 0.5 m/s)
Ambient temperature (storage): -40 °C … +85 °C
Humidity: 10 % … 95 % RH (non‑condensing)
Dimensions (L x W x H): 70 mm x 30 mm x 21.5 mm
Weight: approx. 35–40 g
Mounting: screwable metal bolts, according to comX Design Guide
Configuration software: SYCON.net
Conformity: RoHS, CE, UKCA
EMC / emission: EN 61000‑6‑4 / BS EN 61000‑6‑4
EMC / immunity: EN 61000‑6‑2 / BS EN 61000‑6‑2
ESD: EN 61000‑4‑2: ±4 kV (contact), Criterion B
Burst: EN 61000‑4‑4: ±2 kV (shielded communication lines), Criterion B
Surge: EN 61000‑4‑5: 1 kV (shielded communication lines), Criterion A

Specifications

• Product: COMX 100CN-RE (Part number 1531.101)
• Controller: netX 100
• RAM: 8 MB SDRAM
• Flash: 4 MB serial Flash
• Dual‑Port Memory (host): 16 KByte, 8/16 bit
• Host interface connector: 50‑pin SMT (1.27 mm pitch)
• Ethernet: 2x 10/100BASE‑TX ports (potential‑free), auto negotiation and auto crossover
• Ethernet connector (module): 30‑pin SMT socket (1.27 mm pitch), matching plug SAMTEC TFM‑115‑02‑S‑D–A
• Diagnostics: UART or USB (via host signals if integrated)
• LEDs: SYS, COM0, COM1, TX/RX0, TX/RX1, LINK0, LINK1
• Power: +3.3 V DC ±5% (via X1); typical consumption ~2.5 W
• Operating temp: -20 °C … +70 °C
• Storage temp: -40 °C … +85 °C
• Humidity: 10 % … 95 % RH (non‑condensing)
• Dimensions: 70 x 30 x 21.5 mm; Weight: ~35–40 g
• Mounting: screwable metal bolts (comX Design Guide)
• Configuration software: SYCON.net
• Standards & conformity: RoHS, CE, UKCA; EMC/ESD standards as listed above