Beckhoff PCIe modules are highly integrated PCI Express plug-in cards and follow the trend towards ever smaller PCs. The function of PC plug-in cards is integrated in a compact format that is suitable for harsh industrial environments.
The new PCIe modules for Beckhoff Industrial PCs allow the use of a PROFIBUS master without NOVRAM (FC3161-0000) or with 512 KB NOVRAM for easy data backup (FC3161-0002).
In TwinCAT, PROFIBUS and NOVRAM are available. Other applications also benefit from the diverse features: general PROFIBUS drivers for different Windows versions and convenient configuration tools are included in the TwinCAT I/O software package. High-level language programs use the DLL, Visual Basic applications the ActiveX interface. Applications with OPC interface can access process data and parameters via an OPC server.
| Technical data | FC3161-0000 | FC3161-0002 |
|---|---|---|
| Fieldbus | PROFIBUS DP (standard), PROFIBUS DP-V1 | |
| Number of fieldbus channels | 1 | |
| Data transfer rates | 9.6 kbaud…12 Mbaud | |
| Interface to the PC | PCIe (PCI Express) interface | |
| Bus interface | 1 x D-sub socket, 9-pin, galvanically decoupled | |
| Communication | master and slave functionality | |
| Bus device | max. 125 slaves with up to 244 bytes input, output, parameter, configuration or diagnostic data per slave | |
| Hardware diagnosis | 2 LEDs per channel | |
| NOVRAM | – | 512 kB |
| Driver | TwinCAT 2.11 R3 and higher | |