Exclusively supports the PROFIBUS - FMS and PROFIBUS - DP protocols in master mode. For PROFIBUS - FMS, it manages complex communication services such as file transfer, program execution control, and variable access among network nodes. In the case of PROFIBUS - DP, it is responsible for fast - cyclic data exchange with slave devices, handling process data transfer for real - time control applications. It adheres to the IEC 61158 - 3 - 10 standards for PROFIBUS communication, ensuring compliance with master - slave communication rules. This includes proper arbitration on the bus, timely polling of slave devices, and accurate data framing for both FMS and DP communication.

Physical Form Factor: Complies with PCI bus dimensions, featuring a standard PCI card outline. While the exact dimensions may vary slightly, it is designed to fit into standard PCI slots of industrial PCs without the need for custom mounting adapters. Based on similar CIF series products, it likely has dimensions that are optimized for space - constrained industrial control cabinets.

Power Requirements: Operates on a dual - voltage supply of 3.3 V and 5 V DC (with appropriate tolerance levels, typically ± 5%). This dual - voltage compatibility ensures broad compatibility with different industrial PC power supplies. The typical current consumption is designed to be within a range that does not overload the host PC's power system, ensuring stable operation.

Integrated Memory: Equipped with on - board dual - port RAM, which is crucial for buffering data during communication. The size of this memory, similar to other CIF series cards, is likely in the range of 8 KB - 16 KB. This allows for simultaneous access by the PC's CPU and the card's communication controller, ensuring real - time data synchronization between the host PC and the PROFIBUS network.

Connector Interface:

PC Connection: Features a standard PCI edge connector with gold - plated contacts. The gold - plating provides corrosion resistance, ensuring stable and reliable signal transmission over extended periods, even in harsh industrial environments.

PROFIBUS Connection: Utilizes a 9 - pin D - sub connector, compliant with PROFIBUS EN 50170 standards. This connector supports twisted - pair cabling, which is essential for differential signal transmission in PROFIBUS networks, ensuring high - quality data transfer with minimal interference.