DeviceNet module replaces PCMCIA

New Products | April 7, 2011

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Like the SST DN4 NICs, the USB interface module uses an enhanced FPGA design with a lower component count, resulting in an extended product lifecycle and higher reliability. It is claimed to be suitable for real-time control and data acquisition applications, from PC control and HMI/SCADA systems, network configuration, troubleshooting and diagnostic tools.

Simultaneous execution of Group 2 Client (Master) and Server (Slave) operations allows the OEM and end-user to implement control schemes where all capabilities may be required. Suitable for any DeviceNet control scheme, the DN4 supports poll, strobe, change-of-state (COS) and cyclic input/output messaging. The QuickConnect capability of the USB interface module in Client (master) mode allows the devices to be accessed on power-up in less than 500 milliseconds.

The DN4 USB interface module provides multiple network support for all standard DeviceNet baud rates (125, 250 and 500k baud), as well as use in CAN (Control Area Network) networks (2A, up to 1 Mbps), reducing OEM inventory. The USB interface module from Molex is USB high-speed 2.0 compatible and is offered with a standard USB Type B receptacle.

Designed and conformance tested in accordance to ODVA standards (Volume 3, v 1.8), more information on the Molex SST DN4 USB DeviceNet interface module is available at: www.molex.com/link/dn4.html

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