Hilscher releases new netX-90-based PC card in M.2 format with B+M Key

Hattersheim, 21. Aug. 2024 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has released a new multiprotocol cifX PC card in M.2 form factor with B+M key. The card is versatile and can be used as a slave in almost any industrial network, including:

  • PROFINET I/O IRT Device
  • EtherCAT Slave
  • EtherNet/IP Adapter
  • PROFIBUS DP Slave
  • DeviceNet Slave
  • CANopen Slave
  • CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave
  • Modbus/TCP Client/Server
  • Powerlink Controlled Node
  • Sercos Slave
  • MQTT Client
  • OPC UA Server

The new cifX card is the latest addition to Hilscher’s range of mini PC cards. From mini PCIe to half-size mini PCIe and M.2 - the space and power saving mini PC cards from Hilscher are now available with both A+E and B+M keying.

A product picture of a PC card in M.2 format on the left side. On the right side is a white angular form with numerous logos of industrial protocols. The background is a colorful gradient in red and blue.

Hilscher’s netX 90 communication controller makes the card security-ready and provides an ideal basis for secure communication between PC-based automation devices and production systems. New standards such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the latest trends in the industry are directly incorporated into the development of new hardware and software solutions thanks to Hilscher’s expertise. This includes vertical communication in Industrial IoT via OPC UA and MQTT as well as data communication via Single Pair Ethernet (SPE).

The M.2 standard is becoming increasingly popular for a wide range of applications, including factory automation. The small cifX card with an edge length of just 42 mm x 22 mm (L x W) fits into nearly any machine or device. Some typical applications include:

  • Imaging systems
  • Robotic arms and heads
  • IPCs
  • HMIs
  • PLCs
I vantaggi per voi
Ridurre i rischi nello sviluppo e nel test

Non occorre progettare un proprio hardware grazie all’interfaccia fisica standardizzata, che può essere usata per altri casi d’uso in altri progetti. Questo significa test rapidi e semplici senza investire in R&D per la progettazione. Driver di dispositivo per connessione all'host, firmware caricabile, software di configurazione, assistenza sul prodotto, documentazione dettagliata e spiegazioni inclusi.

Sono disponibili driver per tutti i sistemi operativi rilevanti e un C-Toolkit
  • La maggior parte delle richieste del mercato può essere gestita con i nostri driver per dispositivi cifX
  • Soluzioni speciali o un sistema operativo specifico per il cliente possono venire realizzati con il C-Toolkit
Time to market rapido e investimento a prova di futuro

In qualità di leader tecnologico, Hilscher rilascerà sempre gli ultimi trend per le schede PC cifX con la stessa interfaccia applicativa, driver e strumenti.

The new cifX M.2 variants with B+M key

Scheda PC M.2 2242 key B+M - Real-Time Ethernet

Comunicazione per l’automazione basata su PC

Scheda PC M.2 2242 key B+M - CANopen

Comunicazione per l’automazione basata su PC

Scheda PC M.2 2242 key B+M - DeviceNet

Comunicazione per l’automazione basata su PC

Scheda PC M.2 2242 key B+M - PROFIBUS DP

Comunicazione per l’automazione basata su PC

Christof Hunger, Head of Product Management Communication Products at Hilscher, about cifX:

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netX: Hilscher’s platform promise

As with all our cifX cards, the new M.2 card with B+M key is based on Hilscher’s netX technology. The netX technology consists of master and slave network controllers developed by Hilscher. Today, there are already more than 22 million netX nodes in production plants and machines worldwide.

With its netX technology Hilscher is committed to its platform promise for industrial communication:

One technology—standardized interfaces, drivers and tools—all form factors and protocols

When you use Hilscher products you will always get the same familiar operating environment thanks to Hilscher’s netX technology, which you can flexibly use for nearly every industrial communication application. From a gateway for out-of-the-box protocol conversion to a highly integrated master controller right on your machine. Rely on technology from the industry leader and get all your solutions from a single source.

Learn more about our platform promise with netX

Several different PC cards from Hilscher in the top right quarter. Numerous industrial communication protocols on a white shape in the lower half of the picture. On the right side on a white shape are several logos of different device drivers.
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Le schede PC cifX rappresentano il modo più semplice e veloce per integrare dispositivi basati su PC in un ambiente automatizzato. Grazie ai nostri controller di comunicazione netX, è possibile accedere a tutti i protocolli, in qualsiasi fattore di forma e per qualsiasi applicazione.

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Dai prodotti chiavi in mano alle soluzioni altamente integrate e al software complementare, Hilscher è il vostro partner per la comunicazione industriale. Qui trovate una panoramica su come possiamo aiutarvi a portare il networking delle vostre macchine a un livello completamente nuovo!

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