DMA PCI Express communication card CIFX 50E-RE

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Overview
The CIFX 50E-RE is a PCI Express Real-Time Ethernet PC card designed for deterministic PC-based automation communication. The onboard netX 100 controller executes protocol stacks autonomously and exchanges process data with the host via Dual-Port Memory (DPM) or Direct Memory Access (DMA). The card supports Master or Slave roles and enables multi-protocol operation by loading different firmware images.

Highlights

• Universal Real-Time Ethernet PCIe card (configurable as Master or Slave)
• Consistent user interface across protocols and card formats
• Wide driver support for easy integration into PC control systems
• Data access via Dual-Port-Memory (DPM) or DMA
• Unique slot number set by rotary switch for system identification

Protocols supported (selection)

• 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 (summary)
Product name: CIFX 50E-RE
Part number: 1251.100
Brief description: PC card cifX PCI Express Real-Time Ethernet (Master or Slave)
Function: Communication interface with PCI Express and Ethernet interface
Communication controller: netX 100
Integrated memory: 8 MB SDRAM, 4 MB serial Flash EPROM
System interface: PCI Express x1 (One Lane Port)
Transmission rate: 2 GBit/s
Data access: DPM or DMA (from HW rev.4)
Data width: 32 bit
Ethernet interface: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, isolated; 2 x RJ45
Isolation: 1000 V DC (1 min) tested
Power supply: +3.3 V DC ±5 %, typ. 800 mA via PCIe bus
LEDs: SYS, COM0/COM1, RJ45 link/activity LEDs
Operating element: Rotary switch for slot number (card ID)
Operating temp.: 0 °C … +55 °C (with 0.5 m/s airflow); Storage: -40 °C … +85 °C; Humidity: 10 %–95 % RH (no condensation); Altitude: 0–2000 m
Dimensions & mounting: 120 x 86 x 18.5 mm (from HW rev.5); fits PCIe x1 slot (3.3 V)
Certifications: RoHS, CE, UKCA, EN 55011, EN 61000-4-x, EN 61000-6-2, UL 508 (UL File Nr. E221530)
Configuration tools: SYCON.net (Master/Slave), netX Configuration Tool (Slave)

Technical specifications

• Product name: CIFX 50E-RE
• Part number: 1251.100
• Model: CIFX 50E-RE
• Controller: netX 100
• RAM: 8 MB SDRAM
• Flash: 4 MB serial Flash EPROM
• Bus type: PCI Express x1 (3.3 V)
• Transmission rate: 2 GBit/s
• Data access: Dual-Port-Memory (DPM) or DMA (from HW rev.4)
• Data width: 32 bit
• Ethernet interface: 10/100BASE-TX, isolated; 2 x RJ45
• Isolation voltage: 1000 V DC (1 min)
• Supply voltage/current: +3.3 V DC ±5 %, typ. 800 mA
• Status indicators: SYS, COM0, COM1 LEDs + RJ45 link/activity LEDs
• Slot assignment: Rotary switch for card ID
• Operating temp: 0 °C to +55 °C (with 0.5 m/s airflow)
• Storage temp: -40 °C to +85 °C
• Humidity: 10 %–95 % RH (no condensation)
• Altitude: 0–2000 m
• Dimensions: 120 x 86 x 18.5 mm (from HW rev.5)
• Mounting: PCI Express x1 slot (3.3 V)
• Standards / EMC: CE, UKCA, EN 55011, EN 61000-4-x series, EN 61000-6-2
• UL: UL 508 certified, UL-File Nr. E221530
• Configuration tools: SYCON.net, netX Configuration Tool