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Molex Woodhead SST-PB3-PCU-2-B Profibus Interface Card
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Molex Woodhead SST-PB3-PCU-2-B Profibus Interface Card

Original price was: $23,000.00.Current price is: $21,888.00.

Parameter Value / Specification
Model Number SST-PB3-PCU-2-B
Product Family SST Profibus Communications Modules
Manufacturer Molex / Woodhead
Bus Interface Universal PCI (Supports 3.3 V and 5 V PCI slots, 32-bit, 33/66 MHz)
Protocol Support Profibus DP-V0 Master/Slave, DP-V1 Master/Slave, FMS
Processor Type High-performance onboard RISC co-processor
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Description

Will your industrial HMI or PC-based control system maintain deterministic data cyclic rates when supervising over fifty remote Profibus DP field nodes? When relying on standard industrial PCs for direct factory-floor automation, real-time bus processing cannot be left to the computer’s primary operating system CPU. The Molex Woodhead SST-PB3-PCU-2-B Profibus interface card offloads high-speed protocol execution, acting as a dedicated communication co-processor that plugs directly into a standard Universal PCI slot to link PC architectures with Profibus decentralized networks.

[Available Stock: 2 Units]
[Condition: New Original (Factory Sealed)]
[Lead Time: Ships within 24 hours via DHL / FedEx Priority]
[Warranty: 12-Month Supplier Warranty]
[Pricing Note: Listed price is a market reference. Final contract pricing varies based on global logistics costs, import duties, and regional availability. Contact our procurement team for a firm commercial quote.]

 

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter Value / Specification
Model Number SST-PB3-PCU-2-B
Product Family SST Profibus Communications Modules
Manufacturer Molex / Woodhead
Bus Interface Universal PCI (Supports 3.3 V and 5 V PCI slots, 32-bit, 33/66 MHz)
Protocol Support Profibus DP-V0 Master/Slave, DP-V1 Master/Slave, FMS
Processor Type High-performance onboard RISC co-processor
Memory 512 KB of shared dual-port RAM
Physical Interface 1x Female DB9 (9-pin D-Sub connector)
Supported Baud Rates 9.6 Kbps up to 12 Mbps (Autobaud capable)
Isolation Protection 500 V galvanic isolation between network and host PC bus
Operating Temperature 0 to +60 °C

 

Real-World Field Notes on the SST-PB3-PCU-2-B Card

In field deployments of PC-based visualization and SCADA platforms, the hardware layout of the SST-PB3-PCU-2-B offers excellent backwards compatibility. Because it features a Universal PCI bracket layout with keyway cuts for both 3.3 V and 5 V logic, you can slot this card into a legacy industrial tower or a modern server backplane without blowing the bus controller chip.

Well, technically the card handles Master and Slave configurations simultaneously, but only if you initialize the dual-port memory spaces precisely within your allocation utility. On a recent retrofitting project for an automated paint shop, we observed that using the SST console configuration software simplifies network node mapping significantly; if you experience a bus freeze, check the onboard diagnostic registers via your Windows or Linux drivers—don’t guess blindly when the software can point you to the specific station dropping its token. The DB9 serial connection pinout matches standard Profibus standards, though your signal lines will degrade rapidly at 12 Mbps if your cable isn’t terminated with a powered 220\ \Omega end-of-line configuration on both physical ends of the network segment.

 

Global Logistics, Customs, and Import Compliance

Shipping specialized communication cards across international trade lanes requires strict adherence to electronic trade guidelines. Because the SST-PB3-PCU-2-B handles high-speed token passing algorithms and encryption-adjacent diagnostic streams within industrial setups, global customs agents frequently audit incoming manifests to verify the hardware matches localized industrial replacement regulations rather than consumer computing devices.

Our logistics personnel execute precise handling routines, wrapping the card in heavy-duty anti-static shielding bags to prevent electrostatic discharge from rendering the logic chips inoperable during air freight transit. We process all international shipments under standard Incoterms 2020 frameworks (typically FCA or DAP for rapid delivery).

Logistics Tip: For seamless customs clearance at major industrial hubs like Rotterdam, Shanghai, or Chicago, ensure that the international shipping documentation explicitly states Harmonized System (HS) code 8517.62.00 for electronic data transmission interfaces.

 

Procurement FAQ

  • Does this interface card arrive with software driver CDs included? Factory sealed packages usually contain the interface card and standard installation booklets. The latest hardware configuration utilities and drivers for Windows 10/11 or real-time operating systems (RTOS) should be obtained directly from the Molex documentation repository.
  • Can this card directly replace an older SST-PB3-PCU-1 card? Yes, the “-2” variant generally updates the internal component layout and memory chip efficiency while maintaining structural compatibility with the older model’s configurations and register mappings.
  • Is an external power supply required to drive the card? No. The SST-PB3-PCU-2-B draws all required operational power (typically under 5 W) directly from the host computer’s PCI bus expansion slot.

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