Hilscher 2 Port Low Profile PCI Express RS485 Network Card, 12Mbps

This PC card low-profile PCI Express provides industrial serial communication over differential signalling. Designed for integration with control and automation equipment, it delivers a Compact PCIe Interface for connecting field devices using RS485 networks. Certification marks indicate suitability for regulated environments, and the low-profile form factor permits use where board space is restricted.

• Two independent RS485 ports enable multi-drop network connections
• 12 Mbps transfer capability supports high-speed fieldbus traffic
• Low-profile PCIe form factor fits Compact embedded systems
• UL, CE, UKCA and RoHS approvals support regulated deployment
• PCI Express bus Interface offers direct host communication

• Suitable for Modbus RTU networks in factory automation
• Ideal for connecting remote I/O modules to PLCs
• Used with building-management systems requiring serial links
• Can be used for data acquisition in electrical test rigs
• Suitable for linking motor controllers in machine tools

A low-profile PCI Express slot on the host motherboard is required to provide bus connectivity and power.

There are two separate RS485 ports, each providing a differential pair for half-duplex multi-drop wiring.

The device supports network speeds up to 12 Mbps, enabling Rapid polling and data exchange for fieldbus traffic.

The unit carries UL, CE and UKCA marks and meets RoHS requirements for restricted-substance compliance.