COMX 51CN-RE
Communication module SPI - Real-Time Ethernet Slave

Flexible communication module for automation
  • Universal Real-Time-Ethernet Slave interface with network connection to the mainboard

  • Allows a flexible positioning of the network connector

  • One hardware for all Real-Time-Ethernet Slave protocols

  • Firmware update via integrated web server

  • Host connection via dual-port memory or SPI

The module for all communication tasks

The comX communication module is designed to be integrated into automation devices to provide drives, robot controllers, PLCs, etc. with a network interface. Communication tasks are all executed autonomously in the module - irrespective of the processor of the target device.

Process data is exchanged via a Dual-Port-Memory per access by an 8-/16-bit bus interface or a fast 50 MHz SPI interface.

comX supports all leading Real-Time Ethernet protocols as Master or Slave and meets all network-specific requirements in just one single module. To support a line topology, the module is equipped with two Ethernet ports. The communication protocol can be changed simply and reliably by loading the appropriate firmware and a software license for masters.

Due to the Hilscher network controller netX, a 10-year delivery guarantee is granted.

COMX 51CN-RE supports the following protocols:
  • EtherCAT Slave
  • EtherNet/IP Adapter
  • Open Modbus/TCP Client
  • Open Modbus/TCP Server
  • POWERLINK Controlled Node
  • PROFINET IO-Device
  • Sercos Slave
  • CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave
  • VARAN Client

Technical Data

COMX 51CN-RE

Parameter

Value

Product

Part number

1572.100

Brief description

Communication Module Real-Time Ethernet

Communication controller

netX

netX 51

Integrated Memory

RAM

8 MB SDRAM

FLASH

4 MB serial Flash

Power supply

Supply voltage

+3.3 V DC ± 5 %

Typical/maximum current

approx. 550 mA/570 mA (at 3.3 V)

Typical power consumption

1.9 W

Power connector

via system bus connector X1

System interface

Type

Parallel or serial dual-port memory interface

Connector

50-pin SMT connector, socket

Pin distance

1.27 mm

Dual-port memory size

16 KByte

Data width

8/16 bit

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

30-pin SMT connector, socket, grid distance 1.27 mm, matching with plug type SAMTEC TFM-115-02-S-D–A

Diagnostic interface

Type

UART or USB

Connector

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

Display

LED display

Signals at X2 for SYS System Status, green: RUN, yellow: RDY

Signals at X2 for COM0, COM1 Communication status, both green/red

Signals at X2 for ACT0, ACT1, Ethernet activity status, yellow

Signals at X2 for LINK0, LINK1, Ethernet link status, green

Environment

Ambient temperature range for operation

-20 °C … +70 °C (Air flow during measurment: 0,5 m/s)

Ambient temperature range for storage

-40 °C … +85 °C

Humidity range

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

Device

Dimensions (L x W x H)

70.1 mm x 31.5 mm x 16.0 mm

Weight

approx. 22 g

Mounting

using screwable metal bolts, according to comX Design Guide

Configuration

Configuration software

SYCON.net

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

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to EN 61000-4-2 / BS EN 61000-4-2 (Contact discharge method)

EN 61000-4-2 / BS EN 61000-4-2: ± 6 kV, Criterion B

Fast transient interferences (Burst) according to EN 61000-4-4 / BS EN 61000-4-4

EN 61000-4-4 / BS EN 61000-4-4: ± 2.2 kV (fr = 5 KHz), Criterion B (Communication lines shielded)

Surge voltage according to EN 61000-4-5 / BS EN 61000-4-5 (Communication and data lines)

EN 61000-4-5 / BS EN 61000-4-5: 1 kV, Criterion A (Communication lines shielded)

Order Information

Product name

Part number

Brief description

COMX 51CN-RE/PNS V3

1572.100/PNS V3

Communication module SPI - Real-Time Ethernet Slave

Accessory

comX Evaluation Board

Development platform for all comX types

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