PCI Express communication card CIFX 50E-REET

Description
The cifX PC card family is the unified standard supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and fieldbus systems for PC-based automation. The protocol stack runs autonomously on the PC card and process data are exchanged with the host via Dual-Port Memory (DPM) or Direct Memory Access (DMA). All Hilscher platform PC cards use the same driver and tooling regardless of protocol or card format. netX technology enables implementation of all Real-Time Ethernet protocols on a single hardware platform; the communication protocol can be changed by loading different firmware.

Key points

• Universal Real-Time Ethernet PC card (Master or Slave)
• Uniform user interface for all protocols and card formats
• Easy integration with a wide range of device drivers
• Data access via Dual-Port Memory (DPM) or Direct Memory Access (DMA)
• Unique slot number set by rotary address selector
• Designed for extended operating temperature up to +70 °C (with 0.5 m/s airflow)

Hardware options and support
Numerous hardware options: cables of various lengths, M12 connectors, additional NVRAM, extended temperature range, 2-channel cards, separate network interfaces. Wide range of device drivers and free C-Toolkit available 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

Features / Technical specifications

• Product name: CIFX 50E-RE\ET
• Product reference: 1251.105
• Short description: cifX PCI Express Real-Time Ethernet PC card (Master or Slave)
• Function: Communication interface with PCI Express and Ethernet interface
• Communication controller: netX 100
• On-board memory: 8 MB SDRAM
• Flash memory: 4 MB serial Flash EPROM
• System interface: PCI Express, single-lane (x1) port
• Transmission speed: 2 Gbit/s
• Data access: DPM or DMA (from hardware revision 4)
• Data width: 32 bit
• Communication interface: Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, isolated
• Ethernet isolation voltage: 1000 V DC (1 min test)
• Connectors: 2 RJ45 sockets
• Power supply: +3.3 V DC ±5%
• Typical current: 800 mA (at 3.3 V)
• Display/LEDs: SYS (system status); COM0/COM1 (communication status); yellow/green LEDs on RJ45Ch0 and RJ45Ch1 for link and activity
• Operating element: Rotary device address selector (slot number)
• Operating temperature: 0 °C … +70 °C (with 0.5 m/s airflow)
• Storage temperature: -40 °C … +85 °C
• Humidity: 10% … 95% relative humidity, no condensation
• Environment (UL): Pollution degree 2 for UL-compliant use
• Operating altitude: 0 m … 2000 m
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 120 mm x 86 mm x 18.5 mm (from hardware revision 5)
• Mounting/installation: PCI Express x1 slot (3.3 V)
• Compliance and certifications: RoHS: Yes; CE mark: Yes; UKCA mark: Yes; EMC standards: EN 55011 / EN BS 55011; Immunity: EN 61000-4-2, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5, -4-6, -4-8; EN 61000-6-2 (industrial environments)
• UL certification: UL 508 (UL file no. E221530)
• Configuration software: SYCON.net (configuration software for master and slave); netX configuration tool (slave configuration tool)