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Hilscher CIF80-PB - miniPCIe PROFIBUS DP Master/Slave Communication Interface
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Hilscher CIF80-PB – miniPCIe PROFIBUS DP Master/Slave Communication Interface

Original price was: $3,332.00.Current price is: $3,200.00.

  • Brand: Hilscher
  • Model: CIF80-PB
  • Warranty: One Year
  • Condition: 100% New & Original
  • Interface Type: miniPCI Express (miniPCIe)
  • Protocol Supported: PROFIBUS DP (Decentralized Peripherals)
  • Operation Mode: Configurable as DP Master (Class 1) or DP Slave
  • Transmission Speed: Auto-bauding from 9.6 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
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Description

1. Product Title

Hilscher CIF80-PB – miniPCIe PROFIBUS DP Master/Slave Communication Interface

2. Product Overview

The Hilscher CIF80-PB is a high-performance communication interface card designed to integrate industrial PCs, embedded systems, and automation controllers into PROFIBUS DP networks. Utilizing the compact miniPCI Express (miniPCIe) form factor, this module enables seamless connectivity for a wide range of host systems, acting as either a PROFIBUS DP Master or Slave depending on the configuration. The CIF80-PB solves critical integration challenges by offloading real-time protocol processing from the host CPU to its dedicated communication processor, ensuring deterministic data exchange and low latency. This capability is essential for applications requiring precise synchronization, such as motion control, robotics, and complex process automation, where reliable communication between PLCs, drives, and I/O peripherals is paramount for operational efficiency and safety.

3. Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Hilscher
  • Model: CIF80-PB
  • Warranty: One Year
  • Condition: 100% New & Original
  • Interface Type: miniPCI Express (miniPCIe)
  • Protocol Supported: PROFIBUS DP (Decentralized Peripherals)
  • Operation Mode: Configurable as DP Master (Class 1) or DP Slave
  • Transmission Speed: Auto-bauding from 9.6 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s
  • Connector: External DB9 female connector (via bracket or cable assembly)
  • Galvanic Isolation: Yes, typically 500V AC or 1.5kV DC (channel to host)
  • Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F)
  • Power Consumption: Low power design, powered via miniPCIe slot (3.3V)
  • Driver Support: Windows (10/11, Server), Linux, Real-time OS (RTX, INtime), VxWorks
  • Software Stack: Includes netX PROFINET/PROFIBUS firmware and configuration tools (sycon.netX or similar)
  • Dimensions: Standard miniPCIe form factor (30mm x 50.95mm)

4. Key Features & Benefits

  • Dedicated Protocol Processing: The CIF80-PB features an onboard netX communication controller that handles the entire PROFIBUS protocol stack independently. This offloads the host CPU, ensuring deterministic real-time performance even under heavy system loads.
  • Flexible Master/Slave Configuration: Users can easily configure the module to operate as a DP Master (controlling field devices) or a DP Slave (integrating the host PC into an existing PLC network), providing versatility for diverse system architectures without hardware changes.
  • Compact miniPCIe Integration: Its small form factor allows for integration into space-constrained embedded systems, industrial panel PCs, and compact controllers where traditional PCI or PCIe cards cannot fit, enabling modernization of legacy machinery with compact IPCs.
  • Robust Industrial Connectivity: Equipped with galvanic isolation and support for the full range of PROFIBUS baud rates (up to 12 Mbit/s), the CIF80-PB ensures reliable data transmission in electrically noisy industrial environments, minimizing communication errors and downtime.

5. Application Scenarios

  • PC-Based Motion Control Systems: Deployed in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and packaging machines to synchronize servo drives and stepper motors via PROFIBUS DP, ensuring high-speed, precise coordination of multiple axes.
  • Embedded Gateway Solutions: Used in IoT gateways and edge computing devices to collect data from legacy PROFIBUS field instruments (sensors, valves) and bridge it to higher-level IT systems (MES, Cloud) via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
  • Robotics and Assembly Lines: Integrated into robot controllers to communicate with peripheral grippers, vision systems, and safety I/O blocks, facilitating real-time status monitoring and command execution within automated assembly cells.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Q: What is the primary function of the CIF80-PB?
    • A: The CIF80-PB functions as a bridge between a host computer (via miniPCIe) and a PROFIBUS DP network, handling all real-time communication protocols to enable data exchange with field devices like PLCs, drives, and I/O modules.
  • Q: Can the CIF80-PB operate as both a Master and a Slave?
    • A: Yes, the CIF80-PB is highly flexible and can be configured via software to operate either as a PROFIBUS DP Master (controlling the network) or as a DP Slave (acting as a device on the network), depending on the specific application requirements.
  • Q: Which operating systems are supported by the CIF80-PB?
    • A: Hilscher provides drivers for a wide range of operating systems, including standard Windows versions, various Linux distributions, and real-time operating systems (RTOS) like RTX, INtime, and VxWorks, ensuring compatibility with most industrial PC environments.

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