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The cifX PC card family offers the user a unified standard supporting all Real-Time Ethernet and fieldbus systems for PC-based automation.
The entire protocol stack is processed on the PC card. The process data exchange with the host is executed via Dual-Port-Memory or DMA (Direct Memory Access). Thanks to the uniform Hilscher platform strategy, all PC cards use the same drivers and tools, irrespective of protocol and card format. Communication protocols can be changed easily by loading the appropriate firmware. A rotary switch allows a simple and reliable slot assignment of the PCI and PCI Express card types. Moreover, special types are available, e.g. with integrated NVRAM, 2-channel cards or detached network interface.
A complete software package is always included within the scope of delivery. This package consists of an FDT-based configuration tool (IEC standard) for all products and networks, loadable firmware, documentation, and a driver tool kit.
Due to the Hilscher network controller netX, a 10-years delivery guarantee is granted.
| Product | Product name | CIFX 90E-RE\MR\ET\F |
| Part number | 1291.106 | |
| Brief description | PC Card cifX Mini PCI Express for Real-Time Ethernet Master or Slave - with cable connector Ethernet for Ethernet assembly interface (AIFX-RE) | |
| Function | Communication Interface with Mini PCI Express and Ethernet interface | |
| Communication controller | Type | netX 100 |
| Integrated Memory | RAM | 8 MB SDRAM |
| FLASH | 4 MB serial Flash EPROM | |
| MRAM | 128 Kbyte (= 64 K Words) | |
| Power supply | Supply voltage | +3.3 V DC ±5 % |
| Maximum current (typically) | 800 mA (at 3,3 V) | |
| Connector | via Mini PCI Express Bus | |
| System interface | Bus type | Mini PCI Express, One Lane Port |
| Data access | DPM or DMA (Direct Memory Access) | |
| Dual-port memory size | 64 KByte | |
| Data width | 32-Bit | |
| Transmission rate | 33 MHz | |
| Communication interface | Communication standard | Ethernet |
| Interface type | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, isolated | |
| Auto negotiation | depending on loaded firmware | |
| Auto cross over | depending on loaded firmware | |
| Connector | Cable Connector Ethernet X4 (JST BM20B-SRDS-G-TFC, pitch 1,0 mm) to connect an Ethernet Assembly Interface AIFX-RE | |
| Displays | LED display | SYS, System status LED |
| Permitted ambient conditions | Operating temperature range | 0 °C ... +70 °C (Air flow during measurment: 0,5 m/s) |
| Storage temperature range | 0 °C ... +70 °C | |
| Humidity | 10 % … 95 % relative humidity, no condensation permitted | |
| Device | Dimensions (L x W x H) | 51 x 30,2 +/- 0,1 x 12,5 mm |
| Mounting/Installation | PCI Express Mini System Connector (3,3 V), X1/X2 = One-Lane | |
| Configuration | Configuration software for master and Slave | SYCON.net |
| Configuration software Slave | netX Configuration Tool | |
| Conformity | RoHS | Yes |
| Conformance with EMC directives | CE sign | Yes |
| Emission | EN 55011:2009 + A1:2010, CISPR 11:2009, Class A (Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement) | |
| Immunity | EN 61000-4-2:2009 (Electrostatic discharge test) | |
| EN 61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008 + A2:2010 (Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field test) | ||
| EN 61000-4-4:2004 + A1:2010 (Burst Electrical fast transients/burst test) | ||
| EN 61000-4-5:2006 (Surge test) | ||
| EN 61000-4-6:2009 (to conducted disturbances, induced by radio- frequency fields) | ||
| EN 61000-4-8:2010 (power frequency magnetic field test) | ||
| EN 61000-6-2:2005 + B1:2011 (for industrial environments) |
| Product name | Part number | Brief description |
|---|---|---|
| CIFX 90E-RE\MR\ET\F | 1291.106 | PC card with NVRAM and ext. Temperature Mini PCI Express - PROFINET IO-Device |
| Product name | Part number | Brief description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NXDRV-TKIT | 6211.000 | CIFX/netX device driver C toolkit source code | Show product |
| NXDRV-WIN | 6211.010 | CIFX/netX Device Driver for Windows | Show product |
| NXDRV-CE | 6211.020 | CIFX/netX Device Driver for Windows CE | Show product |
| NXDRV-LINUX | 6211.030 | CIFX/netX Device Driver for Linux | Show product |
| NXDRV-VXWORKS | 6211.040 | CIFX/netX Device Driver for VxWorks | Show product |
| NXDRV-QNX | 6211.060 | CIFX/netX Device Driver for QNX | Show product |
| NXDRV-INTIME | 6211.050 | CIFX/netX Device Driver for INtime | Show product |
| NXDRV-RTX | 6211.070 | CIFX/netX Device Driver for RTX | Show product |
Mini PCI Express is the successor of the Mini PCI card and provides an increased data throughput. The cards have a detached network interface and are equipped with one lane. They are used in particular in embedded designs or compact box PCs, which focus on minimal size.