Description
Product Overview
The Woodward SST-DN3-PCI-2 is a specialized PCI-based communication interface designed to facilitate reliable connectivity between industrial PCs and DeviceNet network architectures. Engineered for high-performance automation environments, this card serves as a robust gateway for real-time data exchange in critical infrastructure, including power generation, energy management, and sophisticated industrial manufacturing processes. By handling protocol-specific tasks locally, the module offloads processing requirements from the host system, ensuring deterministic performance and minimized communication latency.
Features
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Dedicated Protocol Processing: Utilizes an onboard processor to manage the DeviceNet stack, supporting Master/Slave, Multi-Master, and Peer-to-Peer network configurations.
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Optimized Data Transfer: Supports multiple messaging modes, including Polled, Cyclic, and Change-of-State (COS), to maximize network bandwidth efficiency.
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Robust Isolation: Features integrated optical isolation to shield the PCI backplane from electrical transients and field-side noise, maintaining high signal integrity.
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Industrial Reliability: Built for high-vibration environments, ensuring consistent connectivity and reduced risk of unscheduled system downtime.
Applications
This communication card is widely deployed in industrial control applications requiring high-speed, reliable fieldbus integration. It is suitable for use in:
- Power generation control systems.
- Oil and gas process monitoring.
- Complex automated manufacturing assembly lines.
- Industrial PC-based data acquisition systems.
Technical Specifications
| Model |
SST-DN3-PCI-2 |
| Brand |
Woodward |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 60 deg C |
| Weight |
0.34 kg |
Installation Guidelines
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ESD Protection: Always utilize an anti-static wrist strap and proper grounding techniques when handling the card to prevent damage to sensitive electronic components.
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Power Status: Ensure the host industrial PC is completely powered down and disconnected from the AC supply before inserting or removing the PCI card.
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Seating: Ensure the card is firmly seated in a compatible PCI slot; secure the mounting bracket to the chassis to prevent mechanical stress.
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Cable Routing: Keep DeviceNet network cabling separated from high-voltage power lines and sources of significant electromagnetic interference (EMI) to ensure optimal signal quality.
FAQ
What is the primary function of the SST-DN3-PCI-2?
It acts as a high-performance interface card that allows industrial PCs to act as a node on a DeviceNet network, managing I/O data and protocol processing independently of the host CPU.
Does this card support Change-of-State (COS) messaging?
Yes, the module supports Polled, Cyclic, and Change-of-State (COS) messaging modes to provide flexible and efficient bandwidth utilization.
