OverviewThe cifX PC card family provides a unified standard for Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus on PC-based automation. The protocol stack runs autonomously on the card and exchanges process data with the host via dual-port memory (DPM) or DMA. The netX hardware platform allows protocol changes by loading different firmware and enables a common driver and toolset across protocols and card formats. Multiple hardware options (cable lengths, M12 connectors, additional NVRAM, extended temperature versions, 2-channel cards, detached network interfaces) enable tailored system integration.
Highlights- CompactPCI communication card for Real-Time Ethernet (Master or Slave)
- Unified configuration tools (SYCON.net / netX Configuration Tool)
- Data access via dual-port memory or direct memory access (DMA)
- Flexible hardware variants and extended operating temperature up to +70 °C
- Wide driver support and free C-Toolkit for integration
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 80-RE
- Part number: 1280.100
- Description: CompactPCI cifX PC card for Real-Time Ethernet Master or Slave
- Function: Communication interface with CompactPCI and Ethernet
- Communication controller: netX 100
- RAM: 8 MB SDRAM
- FLASH: 4 MB serial Flash EPROM
- Supply voltage: +3.3 V DC ±5 %
- Typical current: 650 mA (at 3.3 V)
- Power/system connector: via CompactPCI bus
- Bus type: CompactPCI (3.3 V)
- Data access: DPM or DMA
- Dual-port memory size: 64 KB
- Data width: 32 bit
- Bus clock: 33 MHz
- Communication standard: Ethernet
- Interface: 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX, isolated
- Ethernet connectors: 2 x RJ45
- Isolation voltage: 1000 V DC (1 min)
- Diagnostic interface: USB Mini-B (5-pin)
- LEDs: SYS, COM0, COM1; RJ45 channel LEDs (link/activity)
- Operating temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C (with 0.5 m/s airflow)
- Storage temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Humidity: 10 % to 95 % RH, no condensation
- Pollution degree: 2 (environment)
- Altitude: 0 m to 2000 m
- Dimensions (L×W×H): 162.5 mm × 100 mm × 20 mm
- Mounting: CompactPCI slot (3.3 V)
- Configuration software: SYCON.net (master & slave), netX Configuration Tool (slave)
- RoHS: Yes
- UL: Certified to UL 508 (UL-File-Nr. E221530)
- EMC / Conformity: CE, UKCA
- Emission: EN 55011 / EN BS 55011
- Immunity: EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-6-2 (industrial)