The SST 5136-DN-PC is an ISA bus interface card that provides DeviceNet connectivity for PC-based industrial control systems. This card enables legacy PC platforms to function as DeviceNet masters or slaves, allowing integration of PC-based applications into DeviceNet networks used in manufacturing and process automation.
The 5136-DN-PC supports both DeviceNet master and slave modes of operation. As a master, the card can manage communication with up to 63 slave devices on the network. In slave mode, the PC appears as a DeviceNet slave, allowing it to be controlled by other DeviceNet masters. The card supports polled, change-of-state, and cyclic I/O connections for flexible data exchange.
The card is designed for ISA bus systems, operating with standard ISA bus signals and addressing. The DeviceNet physical interface is isolated to protect the host computer from industrial electrical noise. The card supports all standard DeviceNet baud rates, automatically detecting the network speed or allowing manual configuration.
Bus Interface: ISA (16-bit)
Network Protocol: DeviceNet (master and slave modes)
Supported Baud Rates: 125 kbps, 250 kbps, 500 kbps
Maximum Slave Devices: 63 when operating as master
I/O Connections: Polled, change-of-state, cyclic support
Isolation: 500V isolation between DeviceNet and ISA bus
Memory Address: Configurable via DIP switches
Interrupt: Selectable IRQ levels

The 5136-DN-PC is supported by drivers for Windows and DOS operating systems. The included API provides functions for explicit messaging, I/O connection management, and network diagnostics. This allows developers to add DeviceNet connectivity to custom PC-based applications, HMI software, and data acquisition systems running on legacy hardware platforms.
This card is designed for industrial applications requiring DeviceNet connectivity on ISA bus PC platforms. It is commonly used in legacy control systems, machine retrofits, and test stands where existing ISA-based computers need to be integrated into DeviceNet networks.



