Hilscher CIF80-PB is an intelligent PROFIBUS DP/FMS master communication card, designed for industrial PC and embedded systems, enabling high-speed PROFIBUS network connection for automation control and data exchange.

Product Overview

The Hilscher CIF80-PB is an intelligent PROFIBUS communication interface card developed by Hilscher. It works as PROFIBUS DP / FMS combined master card, independently handles complete PROFIBUS protocol stack to reduce host CPU load. It uses dual-port memory for fast data exchange between host computer and fieldbus network, widely used to connect industrial PC, embedded controllers with PROFIBUS PLC, drives and remote I/O devices in factory automation.

Key Features

• Intelligent on-board processor for full PROFIBUS DP/FMS protocol processing
• Support PROFIBUS baud rate from 9.6kbit/s up to 12Mbit/s
• 7KByte process I/O data storage capacity
• Dual-port memory interface for fast data exchange
• Comes with Sycon configuration and diagnostic tool
• Support Windows, Windows CE and DOS drivers
• Built-in RS232 diagnostic port for network troubleshooting
• Compact Euro card 3HE form factor for industrial chassis installation

• Rugged industrial hardware for factory automation environment

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Technical Specifications

• Brand: Hilscher
• Model: CIF80-PB
• Protocol: PROFIBUS DP / FMS (Combi Master)
• Max Baud Rate: 12 Mbaud
• Process I/O Data: 7 Kbyte
• Form Factor: Euro card, 3 HE
• Diagnostic Interface: RS232
• Supported OS: Windows, Windows CE, DOS
• Configuration Tool: Sycon
• Mounting: Industrial chassis plug-in

• Certification: CE

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Compatibility & Application

Compatible with industrial PC, embedded systems, PROFIBUS DP slaves including PLC, servo drives, remote I/O, sensors and actuators. Widely applied in machine tools, packaging machinery, production lines, motion control, SCADA data acquisition and industrial test & simulation systems.