Network interface for Real Time Ethernet connection technology

Hilscher extends his PC cards Technology for the remote Network Interface AIFX-RE \ M12 with M12 connection technology. The use of M12 instead of the classic RJ45 Connectors enables the use of the PC card family for industrial applications Communication Cifx in a harsh industrial environment. With the extended network interface, protection classes up to IP67 realize and reduce maintenance.

The M12 connection technology is next to the widespread RJ45 Network connection as standard in the IT and OT world another standard in the field level of automation. The requirement of certain industries for advanced Connectors Protection is provided by the secure connection technology. This technology protects against the ingress of dust and moisture. In addition, the shock and vibration resistance protects against loosening or loosening of the connection. This significantly reduces the effort required to maintain the system.

Mechanical protection for Real Time Ethernet protocols

The network interface AIFX-RE \ M12 enables users to find solutions under harsh environmental conditions up to IP 67 to use. Thanks to Hilscher's platform strategy, the existing components such as cables, firmware, configuration, tools and Cifx hardware are completely identical and reusable regardless of the connection technology. Thanks to the plug-and-play exchange, a change from RJ45 to D-coded M12 connectors in Real Time Ethernet systems can be implemented simply by adapting the housing thanks to the extended network interface.

Network interfaces for easy device upgrades

With the AIFX-RE \ M12 network interface, your own devices can be used in harsh industrial environments such as those in the Food industry, Semiconductor industry or Automotive industry can be found. In addition to the M12 connectors, the AIFX-RE \ M12 network interfaces mean that integrated LED light guides can be replaced by a 10-pin LED connector. Individual LED concepts in protection classes up to IP67 are thus possible.

Standard for location technology with UWB, RFID, 5G,GPS

The integration of Cifx technology allows device and system manufacturers to meet the continuous changes in the market flexibly and future-proof. Based on your own Multiprotocol Asic Netx members of the Cifx family use uniform tools, drivers and application interfaces. Once integrated, the protocol, format of the network card or connection technology can be changed quickly and easily. The Cifx cards support master and slave functionality.

Possible protocols

The integration of Cifx technology in connection with the network interface AIFX-RE \ M12 allows the use of the following protocols in only one hardware:

• CC-Link IE Field Basic Slave
• Ethercat master and slave
• Ethernet / IP scanner and adapter
• Modbus TCP
• Powerlink controlled node
• Profinet I / O IRT controller and device
• Sercos master and slave
• Varan slave

Hilscher is exhibiting at the PLC Connect.