Key features
- 32 bit bus
- Using single PCIe lane (PCIe x1)
- ARCNET controller COM20022
- Bit rates 156 kbit/s to 10 Mbit/s
- Mapping of the COM20022 registers into the I/O and memory space of the PC
- Fast controller access via Advanced-Memory Mode
- Coaxial transceiver protected against invalid bit rate and transmission mode
- Switchable termination of the RS-485/EIA-485 interface
- Compound cards featuring RS485AC, TWP and various optical interfaces are also available
Order information
Order name | Bit rate | Signal | Socket | Cable type |
---|---|---|---|---|
SH ARC-PCIe-K | 2.5 Mbit/s | sine dipulse | BNC | coaxial cable RG-62 |
SH ARC-PCIe-LWLSM | 156.25 kbit/s – 2.5 Mbit/s | optical | ST/BFOC | single-mode fibers |
SH ARC-PCIe-LWLSMA | 156.25 kbit/s – 2.5 Mbit/s | optical | FSMA | multi-mode fibers |
SH ARC-PCIe-LWLST | 156.25 kbit/s – 2.5 Mbit/s | optical | ST/BFOC | multi-mode fibers |
SH ARC-PCIe-LWLTOS | 156.25 kbit/s – 2.5 Mbit/s | optical | TODX296/TOSLINK | multi-mode fibers |
SH ARC-PCIe-LWLVL | 156.25 kbit/s – 2.5 Mbit/s | optical | Versatile Link | plastic optical fibers (POF) |
SH ARC-PCIe-R | 156.25 kbit/s – 10 Mbit/s | RS-485/EIA-485 | DE-9/D-sub | twisted pair cable |
SH ARC-PCIe-RS485-STB | 156.25 kbit/s – 10 Mbit/s | RS-485/EIA-485 | screw terminal block | twisted pair cable |
SH ARC-PCIe-RS485AC-BNC | 2.5 – 10 Mbit/s | RS485AC | BNC | coaxial cable RG-62 |
SH ARC-PCIe-RS485AC-RJ45 | 2.5 – 10 Mbit/s | RS485AC | RJ45 | twisted pair cable |
SH ARC-PCIe-TWP | 2.5 Mbit/s | sine dipulse | RJ45 | twisted pair cable |
Scope of application
The SH ARC-PCIe ARCNET card series has been developed for use in industrial PCs that feature the PCI Express bus. The cards are available with coaxial interface, galvanically decoupled RS-485/EIA-485 interface or as compound cards featuring different ARCNET interfaces for connection to ARCNET networks with various signaling methods (Sine dipulse, RS-485AC and optical) via coaxial, twisted pair or fiber optic cables.
When you update to a PC with PCI Express interface the card can immediately substitute other SOHARD ARCNET network adapters, if your application is using the SOHARD RAW ARCNET interface and the corresponding driver.
Design & Functionality
The card features the ARCNET controller COM20022 from SMSC. It supports standardized bit rates up to 10 Mbit/s. The SH ARC-PCIe is a 32 bit card conforming to PCI Express 1.0a. The card is a plug and play device. Configuration of addresses and interrupts is simple. It may be addressed via I/O addresses or via memory.
4 LEDs indicate the following activities:
- Coaxial transceiver active/inactive (back plane mode on/off).
- Activity on ARCNET receive channel
- Activity on ARCNET transmission channel
- PC access to ARCNET module
For technical information on the SOHARD ARCNET interface modules usable with the card, please have a look at our product datasheet “ARCNET Interface Modules”.
Specification
- Compatibility: ANSI/ATA 878.1, PCIe 1.0a, CE for industrial environment
- Power requirements: 3 V & 12 V from PC, max. 4 W
- Temperature range, operation: 0°C to +55°C
- Temperature range, storage: -20°C to +85°C
- Dimensions (w/h/d), mm: 120/107/19 (without connectors and slot bracket)
- Weight: max 250 g (incl. packaging)