SST 5136-DNP DeviceNet PCI Interface Card

The SST 5136-DNP is a high-performance PCI bus interface card designed to provide DeviceNet connectivity for PC-based industrial control systems. This card enables personal computers to function as DeviceNet masters or slaves, facilitating seamless integration of PC-based applications into DeviceNet networks.

Technical Specifications

The card utilizes a standard PCI bus interface, compatible with 3.3V and 5V PCI slots. The DeviceNet physical interface is isolated to 500V, protecting the host computer from electrical noise commonly found in industrial environments. The card supports all standard DeviceNet baud rates: 125 kbps, 250 kbps, and 500 kbps.

• Bus Interface: PCI (3.3V and 5V compatible)

• 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 PCI bus

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C

• Software Support: Windows, Linux, and VxWorks drivers available

Integration Capabilities

The 5136-DNP is supported by a comprehensive software development kit that includes drivers for multiple operating systems. The API provides functions for explicit messaging, I/O connection management, and network configuration. This allows developers to integrate DeviceNet connectivity directly into custom PC-based control applications, HMI systems, and data acquisition software.

Application Environments

This interface card is commonly deployed in industrial applications requiring PC connectivity to DeviceNet networks, including machine control systems, process monitoring stations, and data collection nodes. Its robust design ensures reliable operation in manufacturing environments with temperature variations and electrical noise.