PCI Express communication card with I/O processor CIFX 90E-DP\NHS\F

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

Highlights

• Universal PROFIBUS DP PC card (Master or Slave)
• Uniform user interface for all protocols and card formats
• Easy integration with a wide choice of drivers
• Data access via Dual-Port-Memory or DMA
• Includes separate network interface (15 cm or 30 cm cable)
• No heatsink (low-profile)

Supported protocols

• PROFIBUS DP Master
• PROFIBUS DP Slave

Product references
Product name | Product code | Short description
CIFX 90E-DP\NHS\F | 1291.418 | Mini PCI Express PC card without heatsink - PROFIBUS DP
NXLIC-MASTER | 8211.000 | Master license
CIFX 90E-DP\NHS\F/30 | 1291.418/30 | Mini PCI Express PC card without heatsink including 30 cm cable

Features / technical specifications

• Form factor: Mini PCI Express (mini PCIe)
• No heatsink (low-profile)
• PROFIBUS DP support (Master and Slave)
• Host access: Dual-Port-Memory or DMA (Direct Memory Access)
• Separate network interface provided via cable (options: 15 cm or 30 cm)
• Available hardware options: cables of different lengths, M12 connectors, additional NVRAM, extended temperature range, 2-channel cards
• Driver compatibility: same driver and tools for all protocols/formats of the cifX platform
• Protocol change by loading different firmware (netX technology)
• Technical documentation and datasheet available for the cifX family