Description
Eckelmann EPPBDP003 is a PCI-bus-compatible Profibus carrier board designed to handle decentralized industrial network communications. It establishes fieldbus connectivity between automated industrial PCs and remote I/O systems, machinery segments, or plant infrastructure. Bottom line — it translates computer bus commands into reliable fieldbus signals.
Commercial Inventory Status
- Condition: New Original (Factory Sealed) / Refurbished (tested) available
- Availability: Limited Stock Inquire for Current Counts
- Lead Time: Ready for global air dispatch within 2 to 5 business days
- Warranty: 12-Month Supplier Warranty
Pricing Reference: The listed price serves as a general market reference point. Actual procurement costs fluctuate based on international component availability and supply chain factors. We encourage procurement managers to request a formal quote for volume-based pricing or contract negotiations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Manufacturer | Eckelmann AG (Often configured for SMS Group / Unify systems) |
| Model Reference | EPPBDP003 (Part Number: 10138927) |
| Interface Type | PCI Standard Bus Slot |
| Protocol Supported | Profibus DP (Master/Slave capability) |
| Hardware Form | Internal Carrier Board |
| Driver Support | Windows NT/2000/XP/7 and real-time embedded environments |
Field Deployment & Global Logistics Insights
On a recent project involving heavy steel mill control upgrades, adapting legacy PCI architecture to modern software environments required careful attention to baseboard interrupts. Well, technically this carrier board provides plug-and-play installation, but only if your system BIOS is configured to allocate legacy I/O addresses properly—though your mileage may vary depending on the vintage of your industrial PC. Check the third mounting standoff from the left to ensure the grounding leaf spring makes positive chassis contact to minimize fieldbus data corruption.
Transporting specialized industrial communication boards across borders requires careful attention to regional electronics compliance. Because the EPPBDP003 is an embedded control card designed for heavy machinery automation, your customs broker must verify correct Harmonized System (HS) classifications to prevent clearance delays. We ship under Incoterms 2020 definitions, typically using FCA or CPT options, allowing procurement teams to manage import duties predictably. Global trade done right creates competitive advantage.
Procurement FAQ
Is the EPPBDP003 cross-compatible across all SMS Group systems?
This board operates as a generic PCI Profibus carrier under part number 10138927; however, verify with your OEM system documentation regarding the specific driver firmware version active in your current runtime environment.
Do these units ship with physical configuration software or drivers?
Standard shipments consist of the raw hardware module. If your system deployment requires specific configuration utilities, please declare this requirement during your quotation request phase.
How are international shipments packaged against static damage?
All boards are sealed inside ESD protective anti-static shielding bags before being packed into rigid, shock-absorbent export boxes.
