{"product_id":"sst-pb3-pcu-molex-woodard-profibus-interface-card","title":"Woodward SST-PB3-PCU PROFIBUS Interface Card","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Woodward SST-PB3-PCU is a robust communication interface card engineered for PCI bus-based industrial computing systems. This module serves as a bridge for high-speed data exchange, allowing industrial PCs to participate in PROFIBUS DP and MPI networks. By offloading protocol management to an internal processor, the card maintains deterministic communication performance, making it a reliable component for demanding control applications in sectors such as energy production, petrochemical processing, and automated manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated on-board processor for dedicated PROFIBUS protocol stack handling, reducing host CPU utilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports DP-V0, DP-V1, and MPI communication standards for versatile network integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanic isolation provided to mitigate the impact of electrical interference and transient voltages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal PCI interface design compatible with both 3.3 V and 5 V bus architectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for low-latency data throughput in critical industrial automation environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis interface card is typically deployed in industrial control systems requiring reliable connectivity between supervisory PCs and PROFIBUS-enabled field devices. Its primary use cases include data acquisition, supervisory control, and synchronization of distributed I\/O across large-scale plant networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSST-PB3-PCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoodward (Molex)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCI 32-bit (Universal 3.3 V \/ 5 V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFIBUS DP-V0, DP-V1, MPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.12 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the host system is powered down and disconnected from the main power source before inserting or removing the card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle the card by its edges and utilize proper ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions to prevent damage to internal components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the PCI slot is free of debris and properly aligned before seating the card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure that the PROFIBUS cabling is correctly shielded and routed away from high-voltage power lines to minimize EMI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the mounting bracket to the chassis to provide adequate mechanical support and proper grounding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat protocols does the SST-PB3-PCU support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe card supports PROFIBUS DP-V0, DP-V1, and MPI communication protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this card compatible with older industrial PCs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the card features a universal PCI interface that supports both 3.3 V and 5 V signaling, allowing for integration into a wide range of legacy and modern industrial computing hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this card require specific drivers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, integration typically requires the appropriate Woodward\/Molex software stack or drivers installed on the host operating system to manage the PROFIBUS communications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44692327301208,"sku":"SST-PB3-PCU","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2039\/0488\/files\/wm_1_c6eab470-bfb4-435d-9628-c4c3975baa93.jpg?v=1788281175","url":"https:\/\/www.industriaxplc.com\/products\/sst-pb3-pcu-molex-woodard-profibus-interface-card","provider":"IndustriaX Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}