SST-DN4-PCU Network Interface Card

SST PCI DeviceNet Network Interface Card, 1-Channel, Universal Voltage (Standard Order No. 1121130007).

Ideal for real-time control and data-acquisition applications, Molex's fourth generation SST DN4 high-performance DeviceNet* network interface cards (NICs) use an enhanced FPGA design to extend NIC reliability and performance

The DN4 family of DeviceNet* network interface cards (NICs) was developed to provide industrial OEMs and end-users with a more reliable and cost-effective solution for industrial communication. Ideal for use in real-time control and data-acquisition applications, Molex's NICs are the result of 15 years of DeviceNet product expertise.

They use an enhanced FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) design with a lower component count, resulting in an extended product lifecycle and higher reliability. DN4 cards are available in a variety of product formats. Standard PCI (3.3/5 V) and PC/104 bus' are supported. Both single- and dual-channel cards are offered for system flexibility.

Features & Benefits

• Scans DeviceNet* in 3 to 5 milliseconds for a high-performance card with real-time control
• Provides simultaneous execution of Group 2 Client (Master) and Server (Slave) operations that can implement control schemes where all capabilities may be required (ie robotic control cells)
• Supports poll, strobe, change-of-state (COS) and cyclic input/output messaging providing flexibility for any DeviceNet control scheme
• QuickConnect capability in Client (Master) mode ensures devices may be accessed faster on power-up (in less than 500 milliseconds)
• Used in Controller Area Network (CAN) networks (2A and 2B, up to 1Mb per second), and DeviceNet networks (at 125, 250 or 500 kB per second); multiple network support ensures reduced inventory for OEMs and Distributors
• DN4 cards support multiple PC card bus' (PCI, PC/104) and channels (1, 2 channel) allows for application flexibility
• Common Industrial Protocol (CIP*) Safety Server (Slave) implementation is supported with less effort (time) for an OEM to implement the Molex CIP Safety Stack
• Multi-Slave (Server) versions of the PCI bus card are available (1 channel only); supports control system simulation to reduce design and field commissioning time
• DN4 card design is a form-fit-function replacement for existing DN3 cards providing backwards compatibility with DN3 cards for legacy system connections
• Conformance tested to ODVA standards (Volume 3, v.1.8) to meet industry standard requirements