Specializes in PROFIBUS - DP slave communication, allowing PCs to be incorporated into PROFIBUS - DP networks as slave devices. This enables seamless data exchange between the PC and PROFIBUS - DP master controllers. The card's design ensures compatibility with the PROFIBUS - DP protocol's requirements for slave devices, such as proper response times and data handling.

Physical Dimensions: With approximate dimensions of 134 x 107 x 20 mm, it is compact enough to fit into standard PCI slots in industrial PCs. Its form factor is designed to be unobtrusive while still providing reliable connectivity.

Power Requirements: Operates on 5 V ± 5% with a current draw of 300 mA. This power consumption is within the typical range for PCI - based communication cards, ensuring compatibility with standard PC power supplies.

Integrated Memory: While specific memory details like capacity of internal memory for data buffering during communication are not elaborated in the given sources, it is expected to have sufficient memory to handle the data transfer requirements between the PC and the PROFIBUS - DP network.

Connector and Interface: Connects to the PC via a standard PCI interface, ensuring easy installation. The PROFIBUS - DP connection side is designed to meet the physical and electrical requirements of PROFIBUS - DP networks, allowing for proper cabling and connection to master devices.

Certification: The device is certified according to UL 508. This certification ensures compliance with strict safety standards for use in industrial control equipment, giving users confidence in its reliability and safety in industrial environments. For UL - compliant usage, the device must be used in a pollution degree 2 environment.

Data Exchange: The card uses its own communication processor to handle PROFIBUS - DP communication tasks, relieving the PC's main processor from the burden of low - level fieldbus communication. This results in efficient data exchange between the PC and the PROFIBUS - DP network. The dual - port memory of the card serves as a process image that can be accessed from both the PC and the PROFIBUS - DP side, enabling real - time data transfer.

Diagnostic Capabilities: Equipped with a serial RS 232 interface for configuration and online diagnostic purposes. LED status displays on the card show the operational condition of the CIF 50 - DPS and the communication activities on the PROFIBUS - DP interface. This allows for easy troubleshooting and monitoring of the card's performance in an industrial network.

Software Compatibility: Comes with a universal CIF device driver and a function library (drv - t kit). The Sycon system configurator enables the uniform configuration of the communication relationship between the fieldbus slave devices and the PC. An OPC - server is also available for all Windows - based systems, facilitating seamless integration with SCADA and other software systems used in industrial automation.

Mounting: Installs into a standard PCI slot on a PC motherboard. The installation process is straightforward, and with the provided drivers and configuration tools, it can be quickly set up to work with PROFIBUS - DP networks.

Environmental Compatibility: With an operating temperature range of 0 °C - 55 °C, it is suitable for use in a wide range of industrial environments. However, for optimal performance and compliance with safety standards (such as UL 508), it should be used in a pollution degree 2 environment as mentioned before.