CIFX 50E-2DN PCI DeviceNet Card 2 Channels
The CIFX 50E-2DN is an industrial communication card in PCI Express format (1 lane) developed by Hilscher, intended for connecting DeviceNet systems.
It is part of the cifX range based on the netX 100 network controller, enabling real-time communication via fieldbus or industrial Ethernet protocols.
This card is designed to integrate two DeviceNet channels, operating either in master mode or slave mode, allowing control of or being controlled by other equipment on a DeviceNet network.
Typical Use
The CIFX 50E-2DN card is ideal for industrial applications requiring integration into industrial PCs or automation systems for:
- Supervising DeviceNet networks
- Interfacing multiple industrial equipment in parallel
- Modernizing an existing control infrastructure with a PCI Express solution
Last purchase possible for this reference before 09/30/2026
Proposed replacement reference: CIFX 50E-DN
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