Communication module SPI - Real-Time Ethernet Slave

Flexible communication module for automation

COMX 90CA-RE
Communication module SPI - Real-Time Ethernet Slave

Flexible communication module for automation
  • One hardware design for all Industrial Ethernet and IIoT networks
  • CRA-compliant replacement for COMX 51CA-RE with SPI host interface, no redesign required
  • Fast time-to-market with a complete slave interface and "onboard" network connector
  • IIoT-ready for additional use cases such as condition monitoring or predictive maintenance
  • Energy-efficient design with 65% lower power loss
  • Harmonized hardware, firmware, and tools for cyber-secure industrial communication
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The comX 90 communication module has been designed for integration into field devices to provide network connectivity, for example, to drives or robots. All communication tasks are executed autonomously within the module – independently of the processor of the target device.

Process data is exchanged via an SPI interface. The embedded module combines integrated hardware and software components to meet the requirements of IEC 62443, thereby significantly enhancing cybersecurity at the field level.

comX supports all leading Real-Time Ethernet protocols in slave mode and meets all network-specific requirement within a single module. To support a line topology, the module has two Ethernet ports. To switch protocols quickly and reliably, simply load the corresponding firmware.

The integrated Hilscher netX SoC ensures a 10-year delivery guarantee.

COMX 90CA-RE supports the following protocols:
  • CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave
  • OPC UA Server
  • MQTT Client
  • Sercos Slave
  • PROFINET IO-Device
  • POWERLINK Controlled Node
  • Open Modbus/TCP Server
  • Open Modbus/TCP Client
  • EtherNet/IP Adapter
  • EtherCAT Slave

Technical Data

COMX 90CA-RE

Parameter

Value

Product

Part number

1591.100

Brief description

Communication Module Real-Time Ethernet

Communication controller

netX

netX 90

Integrated Memory

RAM

8 MByte

FLASH

8 MByte serial Flash

Power supply

Supply voltage

+3.3 V DC ± 5 %

Typical/maximum current

201 mA (at 3.3 V) / 206 mA (at 3.0 V)

Typical power consumption

680 mW

Power connector

Via system bus connector X1

System interface

Type

Serial dual-port memory interface

Connector

50-pin SMT connector, socket

Pin distance

1.27 mm

Dual-port memory size

32 KByte

Serial dual-port memory interface

SPI Slave, mode 3

Baud rate

max. 50 MHz

Communication interface

Communication standard

Ethernet

Interface type

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, potential-free

Auto negotiation

supported

Auto cross over

supported

Connector

2 * RJ45 socket

Diagnostic interface

Type

UART

Connector

Signal at host interface. Available only if integrated in host system.

Display

LED display

SYS System Status, green: RUN, yellow: RDY

COM0, COM1 Communication status, both green/red

ACT0, ACT1, Ethernet activity status, yellow

LINK0, LINK1, Ethernet link status, green

Environment

Ambient temperature range for operation

-20 °C ... +75 °C (Air flow during measurement: 0,5 m/s)

Ambient temperature range for storage

-40 °C … +85 °C

Humidity range

10 % … 95 % relative humidity (non-condensing)

Altitude

0 m … 2000 m

Device

Dimensions (L x W x H)

70.1 mm x 32.6 mm x 21.2 mm

Weight

31 g

Mounting

using screwable metal bolts, according to comX Design Guide

Configuration

Configuration software

Communication Studio

API

By application

Conformity

RoHS

yes

Conformance with EMC directives

CE sign

yes

UKCA sign

yes

Emission

EN 61000-6-4 / BS EN 61000-6-4

Immunity

EN 61000-6-2 / BS EN 61000-6-2

Order Information

Product name

Part number

Brief description

COMX 90CA-RE

1591.100

Communication module SPI - Real-Time Ethernet Slave

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