Hilscher 2 Port PCI Express 5-Pin Network Card, 0.5Mbps

This PC card provides fieldbus connectivity for industrial control systems, installing into a host via a PCI Express slot and offering a compact, card-mounted Interface for networked devices. It is intended for use in automation and electronics environments where a low-speed serial fieldbus link and multiple connections are required. Certifications cover regional regulatory and safety requirements, aligning the product with common industrial deployment standards.

• Two physical ports enable simultaneous link connections for devices
• 5-pin Interface simplifies cabling with standardised connector types
• 0.5Mbps network speed supports deterministic low-bandwidth fieldbus traffic
• PCI Express bus integrates directly into modern control PCs
• Compliant with UKCA, RoHS, CE and UL reduces installation constraints

• Suitable for connecting sensors and actuators on slow fieldbus networks
• Ideal for integrating legacy devices into modern PC-based controllers
• Used with control software requiring two separate network endpoints
• Can be used for test rigs where low-latency deterministic links are needed

It uses a 5-pin connector arrangement designed for common fieldbus cabling, allowing straightforward termination of signal and earth lines.

The card provides two distinct ports, permitting connection to two separate fieldbus segments or device chains at the same time.

It requires a PCI Express slot on the host system to provide the necessary bus connectivity and data exchange.

The device operates at 0.5Mbps, making it suitable for deterministic control tasks where bandwidth demands are modest but timing predictability is important.