Hilscher releases new netX-90-based PC card in M.2 format with B+M Key
Hattersheim, 21. Aug. 2024 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has released a new multiprotocol cifX PC card in M.2 form factor with B+M key. The card is versatile and can be used as a slave in almost any industrial network, including:
- PROFINET I/O IRT Device
- EtherCAT Slave
- EtherNet/IP Adapter
- PROFIBUS DP Slave
- DeviceNet Slave
- CANopen Slave
- CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave
- Modbus/TCP Client/Server
- Powerlink Controlled Node
- Sercos Slave
- MQTT Client
- OPC UA Server
The new cifX card is the latest addition to Hilscher’s range of mini PC cards. From mini PCIe to half-size mini PCIe and now M.2 - the new space and power saving mini PC cards from Hilscher are now available with both A+E and B+M keying.
Your benefits with cifX
Reduced development risk
No own hardware design necessary due to a standardized physical interface, which is usable for other Use-Cases in other projects. This means fast and easy testing without an investment and R&D for designs. Device Drivers for host connection, loadable firmware, configuration software, product support, detailed documentation and explanations are included.
Drivers for all relevant operating systems
- Most of the market demands can be realized through our cifX device drivers
- Special solutions or customer specific OS can be realized through the C-Toolkit
Fast time to market and a futureproof investment
As technology leader, Hilscher will always release latest trends for the cifX PC cards with the same application interface, drivers and tools.
The new cifX M.2 variants with B+M key
CIFX M224290BM-RE\F
Communication for PC-based automation
Christof Hunger, Head of Product Management Communication Products at Hilscher, about cifX:
netX: Hilscher’s platform promise
As with all our cifX cards, the new M.2 card with B+M key is based on Hilscher’s netX technology. The netX technology consists of master and slave network controllers developed by Hilscher. Today, there are already more than 22 million netX nodes in production plants and machines worldwide.
With its netX technology Hilscher is committed to its platform promise for industrial communication:
One technology—standardized interfaces, drivers and tools—all form factors and protocols
When you use Hilscher products you will always get the same familiar operating environment thanks to Hilscher’s netX technology, which you can flexibly use for nearly every industrial communication application. From a gateway for out-of-the-box protocol conversion to a highly integrated master controller right on your machine. Rely on technology from the industry leader and get all your solutions from a single source.
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cifX PC cards are the easiest and fastest way to integrate PC-based devices into an automated environment. Based on our netX communication controllers, you get access to all protocols – in any form factor for any application.
From turn-key products to highly integrated solutions and complementary software, Hilscher is your partner for industrial communication. Get an overview of how we can help you take the networking of your machines to a whole new level!
