5C5001.21 B & R Automation
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The B & R Automation 5C5001.21 is part of the 5CS Provit Controller System Units series and is built with an Intel 82440 BX chipset. It supports Intel Celeron or Pentium III CPUs, provides three DIMM slots for memory, and has two USB ports as well as two RS232 serial ports. The unit features both FPD and CRT display interfaces through a 15-pin VGA connector, with a Chips & Technologies 69000 VGA controller and 2 MB of video memory.
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The 5C5001.21 modular system unit is produced by B&R Automation as part of the 5CS Provit Controller System Units series. Intended for cabinet-mounted control stations, it acts as the primary computing platform that executes user code, manages fieldbus communication, and links operator displays to real-time machine data. By accepting interchangeable CPUs and standard PC peripherals, the board lets OEMs build scalable controllers that fit a broad range of factory automation and process supervision duties.
This unit is built around the Intel 82440 BX chipset, so the PCI and ISA buses, memory controller, and graphics bridge follow the 440BX reference for predictable latency. A processor is not preinstalled, but the socket accepts modules from the Intel Celeron / Pentium III family, allowing performance selection to match cycle-time targets. Three sockets supply 3 DIMM slots, letting users install multiple SDRAM modules for program and data storage. Networking is handled by the Intel 82559ER controller, and its physical layer supports 10/100 Mbit/s transfer rates for deterministic Ethernet or SCADA traffic. The board also offers a remote IDE interface so drives can be mounted away from heat and vibration sources.
Local I/O and visualization resources are provided through several integrated ports. The display subsystem employs the Chips & Technologies 69000 VGA controller, and its 2 MB of dedicated video memory drives both flat-panel digital outputs and a 15-pin analog CRT connection. Two serial channels use the RS232 signaling standard, giving point-to-point links for legacy instrumentation, while a single parallel port operates in SPP, EPP, or ECP mode. Network cabling attaches through an RJ45 Twisted Pair jack, and two USB Type-A connectors support removable storage or service keyboards.
Frequently Asked Questions about 5C5001.21:
Q: Which CPU families are compatible with the 5C5001.21 controller unit?
A: The 5C5001.21 supports both Intel Celeron and Pentium III CPUs, offering flexibility for different processor installations.
Q: How many USB ports are available on the 5C5001.21?
A: The unit features two USB ports for peripheral device connectivity.
Q: How many serial ports does the 5C5001.21 provide?
A: Two serial RS232 interfaces are included for communication with legacy equipment.
Q: What display options and video hardware are featured on the 5C5001.21?
A: The video output uses a Chips & Technologies 69000 VGA controller paired with 2 MB of video memory, supporting both FPD and CRT displays via a 15-pin VGA DSUB connector.
Q: What type of Ethernet connection does the 5C5001.21 offer?
A: Ethernet connectivity is achieved with an Intel 82559ER controller, operating at 10/100 Mbit/s and using an RJ45 connector.
