Fiber optic communication module NIC 50-REFO/PNS

ProfiNetUART2 port

Overview
Slave solution for field devices with low data throughput. Designed for simple field devices such as barcode readers, identification systems, valve manifolds, or I/O blocks, the module provides a compact serial host interface (UART or SPI) to connect these devices to fieldbus or Real-Time Ethernet networks.

Product details
NetIC is a complete single-chip module in a compact DIL-32 form factor. Based on netX network controller technology, it integrates all necessary components for fieldbus and Real-Time Ethernet interfaces, including a 2-port switch and hub. A firmware-selectable design allows one netIC to support multiple communication systems. Payload exchange with the application is performed via simple read/write commands over the serial host interfaces. The widely used Modbus RTU protocol is available as a serial protocol implementation.

Highlights

• Compact DIL-32 communication module for cost-efficient field devices
• Host connection with Modbus RTU via SPI or UART
• Supports connection to fiber optic cable according to AIDA
• PROFINET IO-Device interface with extended diagnostics
• One design for multiple networks through uniform interfaces
• Firmware update via integrated web server

Supported protocols

• Modbus RTU Slave
• Modbus RTU Master
• PROFINET IO-Device

Order information (table)
Product name | Part number | Brief description
NIC 50-REFO/PNS | 1541.110/PNS | DIL-32 communication IC for fiber optic cable - PROFINET IO-Device

Technical specifications

• Form factor: DIL-32 communication IC (compact single-chip module)
• Host interfaces: UART and SPI (serial interfaces for low-data-throughput devices)
• Network controller: Based on netX technology
• Integrated components: 2-port switch and hub
• Fiber optic: Supports connection to fiber optic cable according to AIDA
• Protocol support: Modbus RTU (master & slave), PROFINET IO-Device (firmware-selectable)
• Diagnostics: PROFINET IO-Device interface with extended diagnosis
• Firmware update: Via integrated web server
• Use cases: Designed for simple slave devices (barcode readers, ID systems, valve manifolds, I/O blocks) with low data throughput; can operate without a dedicated host processor for very simple applications
• Delivery guarantee: 10-year delivery guarantee (via netX technology)