PC/104 communication interface card CIFX M3042100BM-REF

EthernetEtherNet/IPModbus TCP

Overview
The CIFX M3042100BM-RE\F is an M.2 Real-Time Ethernet PC card designed for PC-based automation. The protocol stack runs autonomously on the card (netX technology) and exchanges process data with the host via Dual-Port-Memory or DMA, enabling deterministic communication without host CPU protocol processing.

Key features

• Universal Real-Time Ethernet PC card (Master or Slave depending on protocol/license)
• Uniform Hilscher driver and tools across protocols and card formats
• Easy integration via a wide range of device drivers and a free C-Toolkit
• Host data access through Dual-Port-Memory or Direct Memory Access (DMA)
• Includes a detached network interface (15 cm or 20 cm); optional M12 connector variants
• Extended operating temperature up to 65 °C without heat sink
• Hardware options: different cable lengths, M12, additional NVRAM, 2-channel variants

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

Ordering information
Product name | Part number | Brief description
CIFX M3042100BM-RE\F | 1456.101 | PC card M.2 3042 Key B+M - Real-Time Ethernet
CIFX M3042100BM-RE\F/20 | 1456.101/20 | PC card M.2 3042 Key B+M incl. 20cm cable
CIFX M3042100BM-RE\F\M12 | 1456.121 | PC card M.2 3042 Key B+M - Real-Time Ethernet with M12 connectors
CIFX M3042100BM-RE\F\M12/20 | 1456.121/20 | PC card M.2 3042 Key B+M with M12 connectors
NXLIC-MASTER | 8211.000 | Master license

Technical specifications

• Form factor: M.2 3042 Key B+M
• Function: Real-Time Ethernet communication for PC-based automation (configurable as Master or Slave per protocol/license)
• Protocol processing: protocol stack executed autonomously on the card (netX technology, firmware-selectable)
• Host interface: Dual-Port-Memory or DMA (Direct Memory Access)
• Detached network interface available (15 cm or 20 cm); optional M12 connector variants
• Extended operating temperature up to 65 °C without heat sink
• Available hardware options: different cable lengths, M12 connectors, additional NVRAM, 2-channel cards
• Software: uniform Hilscher driver and tools across protocols and card formats; C-Toolkit available
• Relevant part numbers: 1456.101 (standard), 1456.101/20, 1456.121, 1456.121/20; master license 8211.000