| Supported Operating System | Functionality | Certifications and Approval | Operating Temperatures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows, Linux | EtherNet/IP: scanner/adapter PROFINET: IO controller/IO device (simultaneous) PCIe, PCU, PC/104: DeviceNet scanner/adapter |
ODVA or PI conformance approved, RoHS, REACH, cUL, CE, KCC | EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PCIe and PCU NICs: 0 to +60°C PC/104 NICs: 0 to +55°C |
Features and Benefits
Manufacturers of industrial devices, robots and complex machines are facing new technologies when integrating their devices into smart factory networks. To optimize production efficiency and enable network flexibility for expansion, solutions must be compatible with industrial protocols across diverse environments and applications. Precise synchronization of machinery and processes demands timely and accurate data exchange using high-performance components.
The PC-based control infrastructure of the smart factory impacts the design of these devices and complex machines. Compliance with industrial communication protocols, high-performance hardware solutions for real-time communication, and simplified integration improve efficiency and scalability, helping users adapt to changing network requirements in industrial operations.
Network Interface Cards (NICs) tailor the hardware to the specific protocol, enhancing performance and enabling out-of-the-box functionality. This accelerates system integration by eliminating time-consuming software installation and configuration. NICs minimize network downtime, prevent bottlenecks, and offer high flexibility and scalability to meet volatile demand. NICs also streamline configuration, diagnostics and maintenance tasks with a product configuration tool (PCT) and address conflict detection (ACD) providing user-friendly troubleshooting and configuration capabilities.
Datasheets and Guides
Applications by Industry
Agricultural systems
Automotive production lines
CNC machine manufacturers
Food and beverage lines
Machine builders
Material-handling solution manufacturers
Material-handling systems
Mining and metals equipment
Packaging line control systems
Pulp and paper manufacturing equipment
Robot cell control system
Semiconductors
Substation control devices
Water and wastewater treatment plants
This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the NICs certified by according to the standards?
Each NIC is thoroughly tested internally using respective Conformance Software Packages. When required, they are taken to required certification facilities. Applicable standard certificates are available on request.
How does Molex handle standards’ updates to maintain compliance?
Molex is fully committed to maintaining the highest levels of quality and compliance with the standards. Should there be an update to any applicable standard, Molex will make every effort to keep the products compliant by updating the versions of the products and making them available to customers.
What is the expected lifetime of these NICs?
Molex has been providing communication solutions to industrial automation customers for nearly three decades. We understand the importance of being able to provide products with a long lifetime. NICs have been designed using carefully chosen components that will be available for the foreseeable future thus reducing a risk of discontinuation.
How can I use these NICs in environments that are not Windows or Linux?
For those customers that require to use the NICs on non-standard platforms, Molex provides a source code with detailed documentation that allows customers to easily go through the integration process. Molex can provide further support, if necessary.
