PCI communication card CIFX 50-2DN

isolated2-channel

Overview
The cifX PC card family provides a unified standard supporting Real-Time Ethernet and Fieldbus systems for PC-based automation. The protocol stack runs independently on the card and process data is exchanged with the host via Dual-Port Memory (DPM) or DMA. All cifX cards use the same driver and tooling regardless of protocol or card format. The netX technology enables multiple Real-Time Ethernet protocols on a single hardware platform by loading different firmware.

Highlights

• Two DeviceNet interfaces (Master or Slave) in a single PCI slot
• Uniform user interface across protocols and card formats
• Easy integration with a wide range of drivers
• Data access via Dual-Port Memory (DPM) or Direct Memory Access (DMA)
• Unique slot number set via rotary selector
• Designed for extended operating temperature up to +70 °C

Detailed description
Flexible hardware options such as varying cable lengths, M12 connectors, additional NVRAM, extended temperature range, 2-channel card variants or separate network interfaces provide suitable solutions for different applications. A comprehensive set of device drivers and a free C-Toolkit are available for development and integration.

Supported protocols

• DeviceNet Master
• DeviceNet Slave

Technical data (excerpt)
Product name: CIFX 50-2DN
Reference: 1252.510
Short description: cifX PCI card 2-channel DeviceNet Master or Slave
Function: Communication interface with PCI and 2 DeviceNet interfaces
Communication controller (type): netX 100
RAM: 8 MB SDRAM
Flash memory: 4 MB serial Flash EPROM
System interface: PCI bus, 33 MHz, 32-bit data width
Data access: DPM or DMA (Direct Memory Access)
Communication interfaces (1 and 2): DeviceNet, ISO-11898 compliant, with optical isolation; isolation voltage 1000 V DC (1 min test); 5-pin male COMBICON connector
Power supply: +3.3 V DC ±5%, typical current 700 mA (at 3.3 V)
Indicators: Status LEDs (SYS; MNS 0; MNS 1 - dual LEDs)
Operating element: Rotary selector for device address (slot number)
Environmental conditions: Operating temperature -20 °C … +70 °C (with 0.5 m/s airflow); storage temperature -40 °C … +85 °C; relative humidity 10% … 95% (non-condensing); altitude 0 … 2000 m
Dimensions: 120 mm x 94.5 mm x 18.5 mm
Mounting/installation: PCI slot (3.3 V)
Compliance: RoHS; CE and UKCA marking; EMC and immunity certifications per EN standards (see documentation); UL certification (UL 508) - UL file no. E221530
Configuration/Software: SYCON.net