ARCNET PCI20EX Series PCI Express ARCNET Card

ARCNET PCI20EX Series

 

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Product Overview

  • Interfaces ARCNET with PCI Express capable computers
  • Automatic configuration of I/O and interrupt
  • High-speed I/O access to its ARCNET controller
  • Supports coaxial and twisted-pair cabling including EIA-485
  • CE Mark
  • RoHS compliant
  • Enhanced software capabilities over earlier generation ARCNET controllers
  • Suitable with all Contemporary Controls MOD HUB and AI Series active hubs
  • Variable data rates up to 10 Mbps utilising the various EIA-485 transceiver options

Product Details

The PCI20EX Series of cards from Contemporary Controls provide ARCNET functionality for the PCI Express (PCIe) bus-demonstrating a continuing commitment to ARCNET technology and customer requirements.

PCI20EX boards incorporate the COM20022 ARCNET controller chip which supports command chaining, sequential access to internal RAM, and duplicate node ID detection. Bus contention problems are minimized since the module's interrupt level and I/O base address are assigned through Plug-and-Play (PnP) operation.

The PCI20EX Series supports high speed communications Using EIA-485 transceivers-DC-coupled and ACcoupled (transformer) variants. Conventional 2.5 Mbps dipulse signalling is also supported on the traditional coaxial and twisted-pair models.

Each PCI20EX card provides two LEDs for monitoring network operation and PCI bus access to the unit. It is equipped with an 8-position, general-purpose DIP switch which could be used to assign the ARCNET node address. Ultimately, the node address is configured via software so the DIP switch can be used for special purpose userdefined configuration options.

Ordering Information

Model Description      Purchase
PCI20EX-CXB 20022 coaxial bus NIM BNC Connector Contact Us
PCI20EX-CXS 20022 coaxial star NIM BNC Connector Contact Us
PCI20EX-TB5 20022 twisted-pair bus NIM Dual RJ-45 Contact Us
PCI20EX-485 20022 DC-coupled EIA-485 NIM (backplane invoked by software) 3-pin screw terminal Contact Us
PCI20EX-485/J 20022 DC-coupled EIA-485 NIM (backplane invoked by software) Dual RJ-45 Contact Us
PCI20EX-485D 20022 DC-coupled EIA-485 NIM (backplane invoked by hardware) 3-pin screw terminal Contact Us
PCI20EX-485D/J 20022 DC-coupled EIA-485 NIM (backplane invoked by hardware) Dual RJ-45 Contact Us
PCI20EX-485X 20022 AC-coupled EIA-485 NIM (backplane invoked by hardware) 3-pin screw terminal Contact Us
PCI20EX-485X/J 20022 AC-coupled EIA-485 NIM (backplane invoked by hardware) Dual RJ-45 Contact Us
PCI20EX-4000 20022 AC-coupled EIA-485 NIM (backplane invoked by software) Dual RJ-45 Contact Us

Accessories

Model Description    
BNC-TER 93 ohm BNC terminator $8
BNC-T BNC "T" connector $8
TB5-TER 100 ohm RJ-45 terminator $8