FC5201-0000 Beckhoff
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The Beckhoff FC5201-0000 is part of the FC Lightbus Cards series and features a single channel with a 32-bit PCI interface and an open style 5-pin bus connector. It supports DeviceNet fieldbus communication in master or slave mode with polling, change of state, cyclic, and strobed I/O modes. Each channel is galvanically isolated and supports up to 63 slaves with data transfer rates of 125, 250, or 500 kbaud.
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Product Description:
The FC5201-0000 is a fieldbus interface card manufactured by Beckhoff within the FC Lightbus Cards series. Designed for installation in a control PC, the board links the host system to a DeviceNet network, allowing the computer to exchange real-time process data with distributed I/O stations, drives, and other DeviceNet nodes in industrial automation cells. By acting as the network master, it supports deterministic communication required for coordinated machine operation.
Occupying a single PCI slot, the card attaches to the backplane through a 32-bit PCI interface, so DMA transfers move process data directly into host memory with minimal latency. The board provides 1 channel, which is configured for master/slave operation on DeviceNet and supports line speeds of 125, 250, 500 kbaud to match cable length requirements. A dual-ported RAM of 4 kbytes buffers telegrams, while a separate process image of 3 kbytes for input and output is mapped into the application layer for cyclic data exchange. Because no NOVRAM is installed, all network parameters are loaded from the host during startup, and the single-slot form factor keeps the module compatible with compact industrial PCs.
Field wiring is attached through an open-style 5-pin connector, and a switch toggles the integrated 120 Ω termination resistor when the card is placed at the end of the bus. Two status LEDs for the channel provide local diagnostics, while selectable polling, change-of-state, cyclic, and strobed I/O modes let the controller adjust bandwidth to application demands. The design provides galvanic isolation between the DeviceNet transceiver and the PC, permitting reliable operation across plant ground differentials. Each network segment can address 63 devices, and the electronics operate in ambient temperatures from 0 to 55 °C, matching typical control cabinet environments.
Frequently Asked Questions about FC5201-0000:
Q: How many channels does the FC5201-0000 Lightbus Card provide?
A: The FC5201-0000 Lightbus Card features one channel for DeviceNet communication.
Q: What data transfer rates does the FC5201-0000 support?
A: The data transfer rates supported by this model are 125, 250, and 500 kbaud.
Q: What PC interface does the Beckhoff FC5201-0000 require?
A: This card uses a 32-Bit PCI interface for connection to your PC.
Q: How many DeviceNet slaves can the FC5201-0000 manage per channel?
A: A maximum of 63 slaves can be connected per channel on the FC5201-0000.
Q: What type of isolation does the FC5201-0000 provide?
A: The FC5201-0000 offers galvanic isolation for improved electrical separation between networks.
