netIC

netIC

netIC

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed information about the netIC DIL-32 Communication-IC with Modbus Host Interface, designed for simple field devices requiring connection to Fieldbus or Real-Time Ethernet systems. It highlights the compact design, cost-efficiency, and versatility of the netIC module.
Specifications: The netIC module is a single-chip solution based on the netX network controller, featuring a 32-pin Dual-In-Line (DIL) format. It supports various Real-Time Ethernet protocols and Fieldbus systems through loadable firmware. The module operates at temperatures between -20°C and +70°C, with an operating voltage of +3.3 V and typical current consumption of 400 mA. Dimensions are 42 x 21 x 14.2 mm without pins and 42 x 21 x 17.2 mm with pins.
Communication Interfaces: The netIC supports Modbus RTU protocol via SPI or UART interfaces, allowing it to function as either a Modbus RTU Slave or Master. It includes two Ethernet 100 BASE-TX ports and supports CANopen, DeviceNet, and PROFIBUS protocols. The SSIO interface allows for up to 256 x 8-bit shift register inputs and outputs.
Features: The netIC module includes an integrated web server and FTP server for easy firmware updates and IP configuration. It supports direct I/O data transfer via conventional shift registers, eliminating the need for a host processor in simple field devices. A graphical configuration tool simplifies the setup and commissioning process.
Product Variants: The document mentions different netIC variants, including NIC 50-COS, NIC 52-RE, NIC 50-DNS, and NIC 50-DPS, each tailored for specific applications. The NIC 52-RE variant offers enhanced performance for Real-Time Ethernet applications, supporting higher network loads and PROFINET 2.3 certification.
Platform Strategy: Hilscher's platform strategy ensures consistent interfaces and tools across all communication solutions, facilitating easy hardware optimization without significant software changes.
Technical Data: The netIC module is certified with CE, RoHS, and UKCA marks. It features diagnostic capabilities via UART with a maximum speed of 5 MBit/s and includes system and communication LEDs for status indication.
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DIL-32 Communication-IC with Modbus Host Interface → Compact communication module for cost-efficient field devices → Fieldbus and Real-Time Ethernet as Slave → Modbus RTU protocol via SPI or UART to the host → One hardware for all Real-Time Ethernet protocols Real-Time Ethernet → Firmware update via integrated Webserver → One design for all networks due to consistent interfaces Fieldbus Slave solution for simple field devices Simple field devices such as barcode readers, identification systems, valve islands or I/O blocks will require a connection to Fieldbus or Real-Time Ethernet systems. Since these devices do not have a high data throughput, the netIC uses a serial connection such as UART and SPI as host interface. The netIC is a complete ‘Single Chip Module’ in the compact dimensions of a Dual-In-Line (DIL) 32 pin plugin module. It is based on the network controller netX and contains all components of a Fieldbus or Real-Time Ethernet interface with integrated 2-port switch and hub. → netIC Service hotline: +49 (0) 6190 9907-90 www.hilscher.com With the netX technology the whole spectrum of relevant Fieldbus and Real-Time Ethernet systems is covered by loadable firmware with one netIC. The user data is transferred with simple read-write commands to the application via the above mentioned serial interfaces. As serial protocol the well known Modbus RTU protocol is used. Alternatively conventional shifting registers can be controlled via a synchronous serial interface so no additional processor for a simple I/O-Devi

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netIC DIL-32 Communication-IC with Modbus Host Interface Core Technology Direct I/O data transfer The Hilscher Platform Strategy provides the whole range of communication solutions to the user – from standardized PC cards up to the integration of the multi-protocol chip netX. All solutions – whether Master or Slave – have the same interface to the application and use the same tools. netIC allows the direct connection of I/O data via conventional shift registers. This is beneficial for compact and simple field devices, since a product design can be realized without a host processor. The shifting...

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Technical Data Technical Data Technical Data Operating Temperature Processor Operating Voltage Certification +3.3 V / typ 400 mA CE Sign, RoHS, UKCA Dimensions without Pins | with Pins (L x W x H) Diagnosis Communication Interface 2x Ethernet 100 BASE-TX CANopen / DeviceNet / PROFIBUS SSIO Interface Inputs max. 256 x 8 bit shift register Outputs max. 256 x 8 bit shift register System LED (on netIC), COM LED (on basic design) System Interface Modbus RTU via UART (Master/Slave) max. 115.2 KBit/s Modbus RTU via SPI (Slave) max. 102 KBit/s Note: All technical data may be changed without further notice....

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