Delivers comprehensive support for leading industrial Real-Time Ethernet protocols via modular firmware, adhering to global standards—with DRCV suite optimizing protocol activation and management:

PROFINET IRT/RT: Compliant with IEC 61158-3-10/EN 50170, supporting cycle times as low as 125 µs (IRT) for motion control and 1 ms (RT) for general automation; DRCV provides pre-configured GSDML files for fast integration.

EtherCAT: ETG (EtherCAT Technology Group) certified, enabling distributed clock synchronization (≤ 100 ns accuracy) and high-throughput data transfer; DRCV includes EtherCAT master/slave configuration templates.

Ethernet/IP: ODVA-compliant, with CIP Sync (IEEE 1588 PTP) and CIP Motion support; DRCV simplifies device enumeration and data mapping for Allen-Bradley-compatible systems.

Modbus TCP: IEC 61158-3-14 compliant, for non-real-time tasks (data logging, configuration); DRCV offers one-click setup for Modbus client/server modes.

All protocols support cyclic process data exchange (real-time control) and acyclic messaging (parameterization/diagnostics); DRCV suite ensures consistent protocol configuration across multi-card deployments.

Physical Form Factor: Standard PCI bus form factor (approx. 134 mm × 107 mm × 20 mm), optimized for installation in industrial PC PCI slots. Ruggedized PCB (FR4 material, 2.4 mm thickness) resists vibration and mechanical stress in control cabinets.

Power Requirements: Operates on dual-voltage supply (3.3 V DC ± 5%, 5 V DC ± 5%) from the PCI bus, with typical current consumption ≤ 450 mA (max. 500 mA under full protocol load). DRCV suite includes power monitoring tools to prevent overload.

Integrated Memory: 64 MB DDR SDRAM (for RTE data buffering) and 16 MB Flash (firmware/configuration storage). Flash memory stores DRCV pre-sets, enabling quick recovery of protocol configurations after power cycles.

Connector Interface:

PC Connection: PCI edge connector (gold-plated contacts, 30 µin thickness) for corrosion resistance and stable signal transmission in industrial environments.

Ethernet Connection: Two 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45 ports (IEEE 802.3 compliant) with auto-negotiation and MDI/MDI-X crossover. Each port features galvanic isolation (500 V DC) to protect against ground loops—DRCV suite includes link-status monitoring for each port.

Certifications: UL 508 certified for industrial control equipment, CE marked for EMC (EN 61000-6-2/6-4), and protocol-specific certifications (ETG 2.0, ODVA). DRCV suite ensures compliance with driver certification standards (e.g., Windows WHQL, Linux LKDDb).

Deterministic RTE Performance: Powered by Hilscher’s NetX 500 ASIC (hardware-accelerated protocol processing), enabling cycle times as low as 125 µs (EtherCAT/PROFINET IRT) and jitter ≤ 1 µs. DRCV suite includes performance tuning tools to optimize cycle times for specific applications (e.g., robotics, packaging lines).

Time Synchronization: Supports IEEE 1588 PTP v2 (Class A) with accuracy ≤ 100 ns; DRCV provides PTP offset calibration and synchronization status dashboards for network-wide time alignment.

Diagnostic Capabilities (DRCV-Enhanced):

LED & Software Monitoring: 6 LEDs (Power, PCI Bus, Ethernet Link/Activity, Protocol Status, Error) + DRCV real-time dashboards for bus load (≤ 90% alert), error logs (frame loss, CRC errors), and protocol health.

Remote Diagnostics: DRCV suite enables SNMP-based remote monitoring, allowing technicians to troubleshoot via cloud platforms (e.g., Siemens MindSphere) without on-site access.