DMA PCI Express communication card CIFX 90E-2DPDNETF

dual-output

General description
The cifX family of PC cards is a unified standard supporting 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 or DMA. All PC cards share the same driver and tool set thanks to the common Hilscher platform strategy. Hilscher netX technology enables multiple Real-Time Ethernet protocols on one hardware platform; the communication protocol can be changed by loading different firmware.

Highlights

• PROFIBUS DP and DeviceNet interfaces in a single Mini PCI Express slot (configurable as Master or Slave)
• Uniform user interface and common drivers across protocols and card formats
• Easy integration with a broad selection of drivers
• Data access via Dual-Port-Memory or DMA (direct memory access)
• Includes a separate network interface cable (15 cm or 30 cm)
• Extended operating temperature range up to 70 °C

Supported protocols

• DeviceNet Master
• PROFIBUS DP Master
• PROFIBUS DP Slave
• DeviceNet Slave

Variants and references (summary)
Name | Product code | Short description
CIFX 90E-2DP\DN\ET\F | 1293.484 | 2-channel Mini PCI Express PC card – PROFIBUS DP/DeviceNet
NXLIC-MASTER 2 LIZENZEN | 8212.000 | Two Master licenses
CIFX 90E-2DP\DN\ET\F/30 | 1293.484/30 | 2-channel Mini PCI Express PC card – PROFIBUS DP/DeviceNet with extended temperature range, includes 30 cm cable

Extended description
Multiple hardware options are available: cables in various lengths, M12 connectors, additional NVRAM, extended temperature range, 2-channel cards, or separate network interfaces. A wide range of device drivers and a free C-Toolkit are provided. The cifX portfolio is continuously expanded with new standards, protocols and formats (e.g. M.2, mini PCIe half size, CC-Link IE Field) to meet evolving market requirements.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Form factor: Mini PCI Express, 2-channel PC card
• Interfaces: PROFIBUS DP and DeviceNet (configurable as Master or Slave)
• Host access: Dual-Port-Memory or DMA (direct memory access)
• Driver support: uniform user interface and broad driver selection
• Hardware options: separate network interface with 15 cm or 30 cm cable; optional NVRAM
• Operating temperature: extended range up to 70 °C
• netX firmware: multiprotocol support by loading different firmware on the same hardware platform