PCI Express communication interface card CIFX M224290BM-REF

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Product overview
The CIFX M224290BM-RE\F is a PCI Express M.2 communication card for PC-based automation. It implements Real-Time Ethernet protocols on-board using netX 90 hardware, providing a slave device interface in M.2 2242 Key B+M format. The protocol stack runs autonomously on the card; process data is exchanged with the host via dual-port memory or DMA for deterministic communication.

Key features

• Multiprotocol support for all major Real-Time Ethernet systems
• Unified driver and tooling across protocols and card formats
• Detached network interface included (15 cm or 20 cm cable)
• Easy integration with a wide range of drivers
• Compact M.2 2242 form factor for space-constrained systems
• Extended operating range up to 70 °C with 0.5 m/s airflow

Supported protocols

• OPC UA Server
• MQTT Client
• Sercos Slave
• PROFINET IO-Device
• POWERLINK Controlled Node
• Open Modbus/TCP Server
• Open Modbus/TCP Client
• EtherNet/IP Adapter
• EtherCAT Slave

Technical specifications

• Model: CIFX M224290BM-RE\F
• Part number: 1445.101
• Form factor: M.2 2242 Key B+M (M.2-type 2242-D3, Dual key B-M)
• Host interface: PCI Express M.2, one-lane
• Communication controller: netX 90
• Dual-port memory: 64 KByte, 32-bit data width
• RAM: 8 MByte SDRAM; FLASH: 8 MByte + 1 MByte
• Ethernet interface: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX isolated (connector via cable to detached network interface)
• Supply voltage: +3.3 V DC ±5 %, typical current 330 mA
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 42 x 22 x 7 mm

Operating conditions & compliance

• Operating temperature: -20 °C … +60 °C (up to +70 °C with 0.5 m/s airflow)
• Storage temperature: -40 °C … +85 °C
• Humidity: 10 % … 95 % RH, non-condensing
• Use environment: Pollution degree 2
• Altitude: 0 m … 2000 m
• Standards & marks: RoHS, CE, UKCA; EMC emission DIN EN 61000-6-3; immunity DIN EN 61000-6-2

Software & configuration

• Configuration software: Communication Studio
• Firmware and configuration download: Device Explorer
• Uniform user interface across protocols and card formats