Woodhead BradCommunications ™ Direct-Link ™ PROFIBUS-DP network interface card

Woodhead BradCommunications ™  Direct-Link ™  PROFIBUS-DP network interface card

This product is the industrial grade PROFIBUS-DP network interface card series launched by Woodhead (now under Schneider Electric). Its core positioning is to build a direct communication bridge between PC based control applications and I/O devices, supporting multiple hardware forms and operating systems, with high data throughput, flexible configuration, and ease of use. It is suitable for real-time data acquisition and control in industrial automation scenarios.

Core positioning and overall characteristics of the product

1. Core values

Communication intermediary: realizes direct connection between PC based control applications and PROFIBUS-DP I/O devices, supports deterministic I/O data acquisition, and meets real-time control requirements.

Low cost and high compatibility: It belongs to the entry-level industrial communication component, with high cost-effectiveness, modularity, and scalability. It can be easily embedded in computerized systems and adapted to industrial applications of different architectures.

2. Key common characteristics

Protocol support: Covering multiple PROFIBUS-DP protocol modes to meet the needs of different communication roles:

Basic support: PROFIBUS-DP V0 master station (Class 1/2), V0 slave station (active/passive mode);

Advanced support: Only PCI Universal models support PROFIBUS-DP V1 master station (Class 1/2).

Configuration and diagnosis: Equipped with one serial or Ethernet port (depending on the model) for remote configuration and diagnosis; Support automatic detection of network devices, store configuration parameters in Flash memory, and support automatic startup mode.

Performance optimization: onboard embedded communication module improves data throughput; Equipped with intelligent A.D.M (automatic dual port RAM mapping) mechanism, there is no need to configure I/O tags in the dual port RAM of the card, reducing the load on the host CPU; Provide additional functions such as device status, diagnostic information, process data read-write monitoring, software and hardware watchdog, etc.

Compliance: Compliant with RoHS standards (some models have new features), and a member of the PROFIBUS industry organization (PTO, PNO, France Profibus), with guaranteed protocol compatibility.

Hardware model and technical specifications

This series offers three hardware forms that are compatible with different PC bus types. The differences in core parameters are shown in the table below:

Model category: Direct Link ™  PCU-DPIO（PCI-Universal） Direct-Link ™  PC104-DPIO (PC/104 bus) Direct Link ™  CPCI-DPIO (CompactPCI Bus)

Bus and voltage PCI Universal 3.3V/5V, compatible with PCI-X PC/104 bus CompactPCI bus, 5V power supply

Processor AMD SC520133 MHz AMD SC520100 MHz AMD SC520133 MHz

PROFIBUS chip UART High Speed ASPC2 ASPC2

Storage capacity Flash: 4 Mbytes; SDRAM：16 Mbytes Flash：512 Kbytes； SDRAM：8 Mbytes Flash：512 Kbytes； SDRAM：8 Mbytes

Discrete I/O 1-channel optocoupler discrete input (24V AC/DC, 0.25A); 1 watchdog output (floating contact) same as PCU-DPIO same as PCU-DPIO

Dimensions (length x width) 168mm x 107mm (6.61 inches x 4.21 inches) 95mm x 90mm (3.74 inches x 3.54 inches) 100mm x 160mm (3.93 inches x 6.29 inches)

Maximum power consumption 5.5W (1.2A) Maximum 5.5W (1.2A) Maximum 5.5W (1.2A)

Working temperature: 0 ° C (32 ° F)~+65 ° C (149 ° F) 0 ° C (32 ° F)~+65 ° C (149 ° F) 0 ° C (32 ° F)~+65 ° C (149 ° F)

Storage temperature -40 ° C (-40 ° F)~+85 ° C (185 ° F) -40 ° C (-40 ° F)~+85 ° C (185 ° F) -40 ° C (-40 ° F)~+85 ° C (185 ° F)

PROFIBUS interface 9-pin D-Sub female head, RS485 optical isolation (500V) standard HE13 (2 × 5 pins), optional 9-pin D-Sub female head; RS485 optical isolation (500V) 9-pin D-Sub female head, RS485 optical isolation (500V)

Configure Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps, RJ45 interface) Asynchronous serial port (RS232, 2 signals) Asynchronous serial port (RS232, 2 signals)

LED indicator light PROFIBUS: 2 dual color lights (bus fault/communication status); Ethernet: 4 lights (TX/RX/Link/100Mbps) PROFIBUS: 2 dual color lights; Serial port without additional indicator lights PROFIBUS: 2 dual color lights; Serial port: 2 lights (TX/RX)

RoHS Compliance Yes (New Feature) No Yes (New Feature)

Additional notes

PROFIBUS speed: All models support adjustable speeds ranging from 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps, in compliance with the EN 50170 standard.

Plug and Play (PnP): PCU-DIPIO and CPCI-DPIO support hardware PnP, while PC104-DPIO requires manual address configuration (address range C8000~DE000, single card occupies 8 Kbytes).

Protocol Function Details

1. PROFIBUS-DP main station features (all models support V0, PCU-DIPO additionally supports V1)

Main station type core function

DP-V0 Class 1 optimizes the I/O data exchange with the slave station to ensure real-time performance.

DP-V0 Class 2 implements slave diagnosis, reads slave I/O data, writes data blocks (Class 1/2), and terminates data block communication (Class 2).

DP-V1 Class 1/2 is only supported by PCU-DPIO, expanding the functionality of the main station and adapting to more complex communication requirements.

Common capability can connect up to 126 slave stations; Support direct access to variable types such as bit, byte, word, and doubleword; It can share the bus with other main stations in the network, and supports up to 122 bytes of input/output data consistency.

2. PROFIBUS-DP slave characteristics (only supports passive mode)

Access mode: DP-V0 slave passive mode, does not manage PROFIBUS tokens.

Memory configuration: Input/output memory size can be configured (0-244 bytes).

Address and format: The slave address can be configured through software (0~126); The data format supports Intel or Motorola formats.

Limitations: The "Set_Slave_Address" and "Extended Diagnostic" functions are not supported; Provide GSD files (included with CD-ROM) for system integration configuration.

Software Support and Tools

1. Compatible with operating systems

Covering mainstream and industrial specific operating systems to meet the needs of different control scenarios:

Standard Windows: 32-bit Windows XP SP1/2000 SP4/NT SP6/2003 Server;

Embedded systems: Windows XP Embedded, QNX, VxWorks, Linux, Phar Lap ETS, DOS;

Real time extension: Ardence RTX (hard real-time extension).

2. Software suite (included in standard packaging)

Configuration and Diagnostic Console: A core tool that supports graphical interface operations, with features including:

Parameter configuration of cards, networks, and fieldbus devices;

Dynamic network diagnosis, definition of I/O data access items (adapted to OPC servers, ActiveX controls, and other interfaces);

Automatically detect cards inserted into the host, manage user configuration (create/backup/restore), and manually/automatically configure devices;

PROFIBUS scanning (automatic detection of connected slave stations and configuration), GSD library management (adding/deleting GSD files);

Card status indication (quick view of initialization status), troubleshooting and testing.

Data Server and Driver:

Multi protocol OPC server (supporting DA 3.0/2.05), ActiveX controls, DAServer, FastDDE/SuiteLink server;

I/O libraries (DLLs), Ardence RTX real-time extension libraries, and non Windows OS static libraries in the Windows environment;

Software logic package driver, compatible with third-party control software.

Product Model and Description

Part Number Product Description

DRL-DPM-PCU Direct-Link ™  PCI-DPIO: PROFIBUS-DP master/slave (12 Mbps), PCI Universal bus, 3.3V/5V

DRL-DPM-CPI Direct-Link ™  CPCI-DPIO: PROFIBUS-DP master/slave (12 Mbps), CompactPCI bus

DRL-DPM-104 Direct-Link ™  PC104-DPIO: PROFIBUS-DP master/slave (12 Mbps), PC/104 bus