Four different embedded modules from Hilscher on a colorful background. The devices are slightly mirrored on the bottom.

    Unmatched Flexibility for all Industrial Networks in a compact module design

    Hilscher's Embedded Modules provide seamless connectivity to all major industrial network technologies with the netX communication controllers.

    • Fast time-to-market with qualified and pre-certified modules
    • Tailored solution for all industrial Ethernet and fieldbus protocols
    • Fast integration of a network interface into an automation device
    • Reduced development expenditures with low initial and recurring costs
    • One-stop shop with hardware, firmware, configuration tools and support as part of the Hilscher platform strategy
    • Modules for controller and device applications available

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    One Module – All protocols

    Available protocol technologies:

    • CANopen
    • DeviceNet
    • MQTT
    • POWERLINK
    • Sercos
    • CC-Link
    • EtherCAT
    • OPC UA
    • PROFIBUS
    • VARAN
    • CC-Link IE Field Basic
    • EtherNet/IP
    • OpenModbus/TCP 
    • PROFINET
    		 

     

    All netX 90-based Embedded Modules from Hilscher are Security- and IIoT-ready

    Security-ready
    • CryptoCore hardware accelerator for hash, symmetric & asymmetric encryption
    • Secure Boot option
    • Security Configuration with key generation and software signing
    • Secure Communication with certifi cate & key and user management
    Industrial IoT-ready
    • PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP combined with OPC UA / MQTT
    • OPC UA Server (Base Specification Version 1.04) and MQTT publisher (Version 3.1.1)
    • IoT configuration plug-in for standard Communication Studio
    Controller capabilities for netX 100-based Embedded Modules

    netX 100-based Embedded Modules such as comX and netJACK are capable of controller as well as device functionalities.

    • The controller functionality can be activated with a dedicated licence.

    Network interfaces for every application

    netRAPID
    • Ready-to-solder netX 90 Design
    • SPI interface to the host
    • Multi protocol design with pins for Industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus
    • Integrated Cortex-M4 processor for application tasks
    netIC
    • Pluggable communication IC in the DIL_32 standard format
    • Well-known Modbus RTU protocol as application interface
    • Graphical confi guration tool for fast commissioning
    comX
    • Pluggable communication module with robust screw connection
    • SPM or 8-/16-bit host interface
    • Variant with (CA) or without (CN) network connector
    netJACK
    • IP40 closed module
    • Based on Hilscher netX 100 SoC
    • Exchange Module with PCI Express to the host
    • USB diagnostic interface
    • Whole range of Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus protocols with exactly one baseboard design

    Configuration Tool: Communication Studio

    • One configuration and diagnosis tool chain for all networks
       
    • Offline configuration: Selecting and configuring a driver, device assignment
       
    • Configuring the fieldbus
       
    • Online commissioning: Connecting the device, Downloading the configuration, Diagnosis

     

    About Hilscher device drivers

    • Standard user interface (cifX API) for all device drivers
       
    • Contains all functions for initialization, parametrization, exchange of I/O data and acquisition of status information
       
    • Device drivers for all relevant operating systems: Windows, Linux, VxWorks, INtime, IntervalZero, QNX and WinAC
       
    • C-toolkit for own driver development

    All in one package: The Hilscher platform promise 


    Bundle of hardware, firmware, license, device driver / toolkit, configuration tool and support.
     

    • Seamless, scalable and future-proof industrial communication from one reliable partner

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    Are you interested in integrating Hilscher embedded modules into your automation devices? Do you have questions about supported industrial network technologies or special protocol requirements? Do you need support for your development project?
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