SST 5136-DN-PC DeviceNet PC Card

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.

Hardware Specifications

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

Software Support

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.

Application Suitability

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.