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# Features

■ Connect I/O points up to 2,016 points
■ Connect motion axis up to 256 axes
■ Programmable timer interrupt
■ RJ-45 jack for easy installation
■ Software selectable transmission speed: 3/6/12 Mbps for HSL
■ Software selectable transmission speed: 2.5/5/10/20 Mbps for Motionnet
Non-volatility RAM onboard

# Software Support

■ OS Information

• Windows® 8/7/XP
• RTX 5.x/6.x/8.1a

Software Compatibility

• VB/VC++/BCB/Delphi
• Various sample programs with source codes

Software Recommendations

• MotionCreatorPro2

# Ordering Information

■ PCI-7856

Master-slave distributed motion & I/O master controller

# Introduction

The PCI-7856 is a PCI interface card which offers two ports for Motionnet and HSL systems for distributed motion and I/O in machine automation applications.

HSL technology allows thousands of I/O points to be scanned at the millisecond-level in real time by using mater-slave architecture. Commercial Ethernet cables with RJ45 connector are used for simplified setup of the HSL slaves modules as close as possible to sensor devices which results in a dramatic reduction of wiring. System integrators can benefit from HSL network because it integrates discrete I/O and analog I/O modules. This local network features rapid response, real-time scanning.

Specifications

<table><tr><td>Bus</td><td>PCI local bus specification Rev. 2.1 compliant</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Master Controller</td><td>• Dedicated Motion Controller:Motionnet ASIC master control (80 MHz external clock)</td></tr><tr><td>• Dedicated I/O Controller:HSL ASIC master control (48 MHz external Clock)</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6">Interface</td><td>Motionnet• RS-485 with transformer isolation</td></tr><tr><td>• Half duplex communication</td></tr><tr><td>• 2.5/5/10/20 Mbps transmission rate can be set by software (20 Mbps default)</td></tr><tr><td>HSL• RS-485 with transformer isolation</td></tr><tr><td>• Full duplex communication</td></tr><tr><td>• 3/6/12 Mbps transmission rate can be set by software (6 Mbps default)</td></tr><tr><td>Connector</td><td>RJ45 connector x 4 (MRJ45 connector for Motionnet; HRJ45 connector for HSL)</td></tr><tr><td>Interrupt</td><td>Status read back</td></tr><tr><td>LED Indicator</td><td>Link status (Red for Motionnet Link status; Green for HSL Link status)</td></tr><tr><td>Storage Temperature</td><td>-20°C to +80°C (-4°F to 176°F)</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Power Consumption</td><td>+3.3 V @ 1.2 A (typical)</td></tr><tr><td>+5 V @ 1.5 A (typical)</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>119.5 mm x 100.2 mm (L x W) (4.66&quot; x 3.9&quot;)</td></tr></table>
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