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FC2002.4

Name: FC2002.4
Brand: Beckhoff
Price: 296 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (16 reviews)

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The FC2002.4 features a PCI interface and supports up to 2 fieldbus channels for efficient communication. This Beckhoff lightbus card is part of the FC Lightbus Card Series, boasting data transfer rates of 2.5 Mbaud and offering hardware diagnostics with 3 LEDs per channel. It supports high-level and Visual Basic programming.

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From the FC Lightbus Card Series, it is a dual-channel Lightbus card in the form of Beckhoff FC2002.4 / FC 2002 PC-bus card. PCI Interface to Lightbus s appreciated. This card allows two and half Mbaud data transfer within twenty-five microsecond intervals of processing thirty-two bits of data, hence suitable for real time industrial automation applications. It has 4 standard optical fiber connector ports, Compatible with Z1000 plastic fiber and Z 1010 HCS Fiber. This guarantees communication over long distances in an industrial environment without interference or degradation.

The FC2002.4 provides total hardware monitoring, employing 3 LEDs in each channel, to indicate/detect the communication status for faster problem resolution. The card is also capable of initiating up to 2 PC hardware interrupts supporting card improvement for timely operations.

One of the most attractive features of the FC2002.4, on the other hand, is the effectiveness with which it can handle cycle times of more than or less than100 µsec when there is need for high speed synchronous communication. It is possible to run the card in free running and in synchronized modes which will depend on the requirements of the application. The use of powerful parameter and diagnostics interfaces (ADS) also contributes to the increased ease of use as accurate control and troubleshooting are performed. This card is fully supported by the TwinCAT I/O software that has configuration tools for different versions of Windows OS. This card can also be used in high level programming languages through DLLs and ActiveX which further eases the use of the card in applications written in Visual Basic. There are also applications with an OPC interface that can work with the card through an OPC server hence wider compatibility of the card with other automation systems.

FC2002.4 Technical Specifications

Bus Interface:	4x fiber-optic connectors (plastic Z1000, HCS Z1010)
Configuration Tools:	Available for various Windows versions
OPC Interface:	Accessible via OPC server
Programming Support:	DLLs and Visual Basic (ActiveX)
Operating Temperature:	0 to +55 °C
Dimensions:	106 × 187 mm
UL Approval:	UL‑approved
PC Interface:	PCI
Fieldbus:	Lightbus
Fieldbus Channels:	2
Cycle Time:	Up to 100 µs
Data Transfer Rate:	2.5 Mbaud; 32‑bit data in 25 µs
Process Data Communication:	Free‑running or synchronized
Interrupts:	Up to 2 PC hardware interrupts
Hardware Diagnostics:	3 LEDs per channel

Frequently Asked Questions about FC2002.4

Q: What fieldbus standard does this device utilize?

A: This device utilizes the Lightbus fieldbus standard.

Q: What type of PC interface is used by this product?

A: The product uses a PCI interface.

Q: How many fieldbus channels does the device have?

A: The device features 2 fieldbus channels.

Q: What are the data transfer rates for this device?

A: The data transfer rates are 2.5 Mbaud, with 32 bits of process data transmitted in 25 µs.

Q: What type of bus interface and hardware diagnostics features are included?

A: The bus interface includes 4 x standard fiber-optic connectors (Z1000 for plastic fiber and Z1010 for HCS fiber). The device also features hardware diagnostics with 3 LEDs per channel, indicating operational status. Additionally, it allows for the initiation of 2 PC hardware interrupts.

Internal Product Review

‘‘The Beckhoff FC2002.4, part of the FC Lightbus Card Series, incorporates a Lightbus fieldbus system. This board has two fieldbus channels and offers hardware diagnostics via three LEDs per channel. It supports data transmission speeds of 2.5 Mbaud and can withstand temperatures ranging from 0 to +55°C.’’