hilscher CIFX M223090AE-RE/F User manual

User manual
CIFX M223090AE-RE\F
PC card PCI Express M.2 2230 A-E Real-Time-Ethernet
Slave
Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH
www.hilscher.com
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Table of contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 About the user manual .....................................................................................................4
1.2 List of revisions ................................................................................................................4
2 Devices and accessories ........................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Basic card CIFX M223090AE ..........................................................................................6
2.2 Detached network interface AIFX-V2-RE.........................................................................7
2.3 Product software ..............................................................................................................8
2.4 Revision or version status of hardware and software ......................................................8
2.5 Device label with matrix code...........................................................................................9
3 Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 General note ..................................................................................................................10
3.2 Intended use ..................................................................................................................10
3.3 Personnel qualification ...................................................................................................10
3.4 Safety messages............................................................................................................11
3.4.1 Hazardous voltage, electric shock .................................................................. 11
3.4.2 Personal injury, device damage due to hot swap/hot plug.............................. 11
3.5 Property damage............................................................................................................12
3.5.1 Excessive supply voltage................................................................................ 12
3.5.2 Excessive signaling voltage ............................................................................ 12
3.5.3 Electrostatic sensitive devices ........................................................................ 12
3.5.4 Power drop during write and delete accesses in the file system .................... 13
3.5.5 Exceeding the maximum number of permitted write and delete accesses ..... 13
3.6 Information and data security.........................................................................................13
3.7 Warnings ........................................................................................................................14
4 Installing the hardware.......................................................................................................... 15
4.1 System Requirements....................................................................................................15
4.2 Requirements for operation............................................................................................17
4.3 Overview installation and firmware download ................................................................18
4.4 Installing the hardware ...................................................................................................19
4.5 Loading firmware and configuration in the device or making an update ........................20
4.6 Hints for problem solving................................................................................................21
4.7 Uninstalling the hardware...............................................................................................22
4.8 Disposal of waste electronic equipment.........................................................................22
5 Diagnosis with LEDs ............................................................................................................. 23
5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................23
5.2 System LED ...................................................................................................................24
5.3 EtherCAT Slave .............................................................................................................25
5.4 EtherNet/IP Adapter (V3/5) ............................................................................................27
5.5 OpenModbusTCP ..........................................................................................................29
5.6 PROFINET IO-Device ....................................................................................................30
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6 Connectors ............................................................................................................................. 31
6.1 Ethernet RJ45 socket.....................................................................................................31
6.2 Data of the Ethernet connection.....................................................................................32
6.3 Usability of hubs and switches .......................................................................................32
6.4 Cable connector Ethernet X801, on CIFX M223090AE .................................................33
6.5 Cable connector Ethernet X1, AIFX-V2-RE ...................................................................34
6.6 PCI Express M.2 bus .....................................................................................................35
7 Technical data ........................................................................................................................ 37
7.1 PC card CIFX M223090AE-RE\F...................................................................................37
7.2 PCI identifiers on the PCI Express M.2 bus ...................................................................38
7.3 AIFX-V2-RE ...................................................................................................................39
7.4 Communication protocols...............................................................................................40
7.4.1 EtherCAT Slave .............................................................................................. 40
7.4.2 EtherNet/IP Adapter........................................................................................ 42
7.4.3 Open Modbus/TCP ......................................................................................... 43
7.4.4 PROFINET IO-Device..................................................................................... 44
8 Dimensions............................................................................................................................. 46
8.1 Tolerances of PCB dimensions......................................................................................46
8.2 Dimensions CIFX M223090AE ......................................................................................47
8.3 Dimensions AIFX-V2-RE................................................................................................48
9 Appendix................................................................................................................................. 49
9.1 FCC compliance.............................................................................................................49
9.2 References.....................................................................................................................49
9.3 Conventions in this manual ............................................................................................51
9.4 Legal notes.....................................................................................................................52
9.5 Registered trademarks...................................................................................................56
Glossary.................................................................................................................................. 60
Contacts.................................................................................................................................. 63
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1 Introduction
1.1 About the user manual
This user manual for your PC card CIFX M223090AE-RE\F Real-Time-
Ethernet informs you about the topics:
·Hardware description,
·installing the hardware and
·firmware download.
Further information on how to download the firmware, as well as
descriptions about configuration and diagnosis of your device can be found
in separate operating instruction manuals.
1.2 List of revisions
Index Date Changes
119-11-26Document created.
220-06-08Sections System Requirements [}page15] und Hints for problem solving [}page21] Text
corrections added.
Section System LED [}page24] Description updated.
Section PROFINET IO-Device [}page44] Description updated.
Section FCC compliance [}page49] added.
Section References [}page49] updated.
320-11-27Section System LED [}page24] updated.
Sections System Requirements [}page15] and PC card CIFX M223090AE-RE\F [}page37],
Restriction note for host systems updated.
421-02-25Descriptions for Open Modbus/TCP added to the manual.
Sections Cable connector Ethernet X801, on CIFX M223090AE [}page33] and Cable
Connector Ethernet X1, on AIFX-V2-RE added,
Section EtherNet/IP Adapter (V3/5) [}page27] updated.
Device Explorer details updated (with configuration download).
Section Dimensions AIFX-V2-RE [}page48], Thickness of the printed circuit board = 1.6 mm.
521-05-28Section Basic card CIFX M223090AE [}page6] and section Detached network interface
AIFX-V2-RE [}page7] matrix label added.
Section System Requirements [}page15] Note added (to ASIX Ax99100 RCB 128Bytes).
Section Hints for problem solving [}page21] updated.
Section Cable connector Ethernet X801, on CIFX M223090AE [}page33] revised, section
Cable connector Ethernet X1, on AIFX-V2-RE removed.
Section AIFX-V2-RE [}page39], dimensions updated.
Section Dimensions CIFX M223090AE [}page47], details of max. component height on the
upper side specified.
622-02-22Section Revision or version status of hardware and software [}page8]: Basic card CIFX
M223090AE revision 4.
Section System Requirements [}page15] note on communication via PCI-Express added.
Section Cable connector Ethernet X1, AIFX-V2-RE [}page34] added.
Section PC card CIFX M223090AE-RE\F [}page37] and AIFX-V2-RE [}page39]: UKCA
added.
Table1: List of revisions
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2 Devices and accessories
The PC card CIFX M223090AE-RE\F is a communication interface from
Hilscher based on the communication controller netX 90 and consists of a
basic card that is equipped with a detached network interface.
PC card Description of the basic card Accessories
CIFX M223090AE-RE\F Communication Interface
M.2 2230 Key A+E: CIFX M223090AE
Detached network
interface Ethernet:
AIFX-V2-RE
Type (according to the PCI Express M.2
specification):
2230 (=22x30 mm),
Keys: A and E
PCI Express slot (3.3 V),
for M.2 type 2230-D3, Dual Key A-E
(Socket 1 Connectivity)
Table2: PC card CIFX M223090AE-RE\F
Product family Card format and size netX Key Network Cable
CIFX M 2230 90 AE -RE \F
Table3: Meaning of the device name
The use refers exclusively to Slave systems. Depending on the firmware
loaded, the PC cards cifX perform the protocol-specific communication of
the selected Real-Time Ethernet system. Data is exchanged between the
connected Ethernet devices and the PC or connection device via the Dual-
Port Memory.
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2.1 Basic card CIFX M223090AE
In the following illustration with legend you can recognize the device
elements significant for installation and operation each by a number.
Figure1: Basic card CIFX M223090AE (revision 3)
No. Description
(1) Cable connector fieldbus (X802, 10 pin)
(2) Hole (with ground contact) for mounting the PC card
(3) Cable connector Ethernet (X801, 20 pin)
(4) System LED (yellow/green)
(5) Matrix label
(6) PCI Express M.2 bus, pin 1 to pin 7
(7) PCI Express M.2 bus, pin 8 to pin 15 (key A)
(8) PCI Express M.2 bus, pin 16 to pin 23
(9) PCI Express M.2 bus, pin 24 to pin 31 (key E)
(10) PCI Express M.2 bus, pin 32 to pin 75
Table4: Legend on the basic card CIFX M223090AE
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2.2 Detached network interface AIFX-V2-RE
Figure2: Detached network interface AIFX-V2-RE (revision 2)
No. Description
(1) 2 x Ethernet RJ45 socket connector (X200)
(2) Channel 1 (CH1)
(3) Channel 0 (CH0)
(4) Mini matrix label (reverse side X200)
(5) Cable connector Ethernet (X1, 20 pin)
(6) Ethernet LED yellow, channel 1 (CH1)
(7) Communication status LED COM1 (red/green)
(8) Ethernet LED green, channel 1 (CH1)
(9) Ethernet LED yellow, channel 0 (CH0)
(10) Communication status LED COM0 (red/green)
(11) Ethernet LED green, channel 0 (CH0)
Table5: Legend on the detached network interface AIFX-V2-RE
Important:
Note that the detached network interface Ethernet AIFX-V2-RE
especially is designed for netX 90-based devices and exclusively
works together with them.
In contrast, the detached network interface Ethernet AIFX-RE is
only suitable for netX 100-based devices.
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2.3 Product software
All the information and software you need for your product can be
downloaded free of charge at the web-link
https://kb.hilscher.com/display/CARDS/.
ØSelect the link for the current release for the Communication Solution
netX 90/4000 DVD.
After the download, you can start commissioning and configuring your
device immediately.
ØCheck our website regularly for software updates for your product.
2.4 Revision or version status of hardware and software
The hardware revisions listed below, as well as the driver, software and
firmware versions belong together functionally. If a hardware installation is
available, the driver and the firmware must be updated according to these
specifications.
Device name Description Part no. Hardware revision
CIFX M223090AE-RE\F Basic card CIFX M223090AE and AIFX-V2-RE 1443.101 -
CIFX M223090AE Communication Interface M.2 2230 Key A+E (basic card) 1443.100 4
AIFX-V2-RE Detached network interface Ethernet 2801.100 2
Table6: Hardware revisions
Driver and software Name Version
Device driver cifX Device Driver 2.3 or higher
Software to download the firmware Device Explorer 1.3
Configuration software Communication Studio 1.0
Table7: Driver and software versions
Protocol File name Firmware
version
EtherCAT Slave X090F001.nxi 5.1
EtherNet/IP Adapter X090H001.nxi 5.1
PROFINET IO-Device X090D001.nxi 5.1
Open Modbus/TCP X090L001.nxi 5.1
Table8: Firmware version and file names for permitted protocols
Note:
Unless otherwise stated, the firmware version in this manual is the
same as the stack version.
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2.5 Device label with matrix code
You can identify your device by means of the device label.
Note:
The position of the device label on your device is indicated in the
device overview.
The device label consists of a matrix code and the information contained
therein in plain text.
The 2D code (Data Matrix Code) contains the following information:
Part number: 1234.567
Hardware revision: 1
Serial number: 20000
Figure3: Example 2D label
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3 Safety
3.1 General note
The documentation in the form of a user manual, an operating instruction
manual or other manual types, as well as the accompanying texts have
been created for the use of the products by qualified personnel. When
using the products, all Safety Messages, Integrated Safety Messages,
Property Damage Messages and all valid legal regulations must be obeyed.
Technical knowledge is presumed. The user has to assure that all legal
regulations are obeyed.
3.2 Intended use
Depending on the loaded firmware, with the PC card CIFX M223090AE-RE
\F a corresponding Real-Time Ethernet system can be realized. Information
on the permissible Real-Time Ethernet systems can be found in the section
Revision or version status of hardware and software [}page8].
3.3 Personnel qualification
The PC card may only be installed, configured, operated or uninstalled by
qualified personnel. Job-specific technical skills for people professionally
working with electricity must be present concerning the following topics:
·Safety and health at work
·Mounting and connecting of electrical equipment
·Measurement and Analysis of electrical functions and systems
·Evaluation of the safety of electrical systems and equipment
·Installing and configuring IT systems
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3.4 Safety messages
3.4.1 Hazardous voltage, electric shock
Danger to life or risk of injury by electric shock may occur if you open the
housing of your PC (or connection device) to install your PC card.
·Hazardous voltages are present in the PC (or connection device) for
mounting. Always read and observe the safety instructions of the PC
manufacturer before installation.
·First disconnect the power plug of the PC (or connection device), before
opening the housing.
·Make sure that the power supply is off at the PC (or connection device).
·Only then open the housing and install or remove the PC card.
3.4.2 Personal injury, device damage due to hot swap/hot plug
The PC card is not designed or intended for a hot-swap or hot-plug
connection. Performing hot-swap or hot-plug may pose a hazard to the PC
card, the system platform and the person performing the action.
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3.5 Property damage
3.5.1 Excessive supply voltage
The PC card may only be operated with the prescribed supply voltage,
which corresponds to the tolerances specified in this manual. The limits of
the permitted range must not be exceeded.
Device damage, malfunctions
·If the supply voltage is above the specified upper limit, this can lead to
serious damage to the PC card!
·If the supply voltage is below the specified lower limit, malfunctions of
the PC card may occur.
3.5.2 Excessive signaling voltage
All I/O signal pins on the PC card tolerate only the specified signal voltage,
as specified in this manual.
Device destruction
Operating your PC card at a signal voltage that exceeds the specified
signal voltage can cause serious damage to the PC card!
3.5.3 Electrostatic sensitive devices
This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge which cause internal
damage and affect normal operation. Therefore adhere to the necessary
safety precautions for components that are vulnerable with electrostatic
discharge if you install or replace your device. Follow the guidelines listed
hereafter when you handle this equipment:
·Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
·Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
·Do not touch connectors or pins on the PC card.
·Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
·If available, use a static-safe workstation.
·When not in use, store the equipment in appropriate static-safe
packaging.
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3.5.4 Power drop during write and delete accesses in the file system
The FAT file system in the netX firmware is subject to certain limitations in
its operation. Write and delete accesses in the file system (firmware
update, configuration download etc.) can destroy the FAT (File Allocation
Table) if the accesses cannot be completed if the power drops. Without a
proper FAT, a firmware may not be found and cannot be started.
ØMake sure that the power supply of the device does not drop during
write and delete accesses in the file system (firmware update,
configuration download etc.).
3.5.5 Exceeding the maximum number of permitted write and delete
accesses
This device uses a serial flash chip to store remanent data such as
firmware storage, configuration storage, etc. This device allows a maximum
of 100,000 write/delete accesses that are sufficient for standard operation
of the device. However, writing/deleting the chip excessively (e.g. changing
the configuration or changing the name of station) leads to the maximum
number of permitted write/delete accesses being exceeded and to device
damage. For example, if the configuration is changed once an hour, the
maximum number is reached after 11.5 years. If the configuration is
changed even more frequently, for example once a minute, the maximum
number is reached after approx. 69 days.
Avoid exceeding the maximum permitted write/delete accesses by writing
too often.
3.6 Information and data security
Take all usual measures for information and data security, in particular, for
PC cards with Ethernet technology. Hilscher explicitly points out that a
device with access to a public network (Internet) must be installed behind a
firewall or only be accessible via a secure connection such as an encrypted
VPN connection. Otherwise, the integrity of the device, its data, the
application or system section is not safeguarded.
Hilscher cannot assume any warranty or liability for damage due to
neglected security measures or incorrect installation.
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3.7 Warnings
When installing your device, observe the following warnings on possible
personal injury, as well as the warnings on property damage.
Hazardous voltage!
Danger to life, risk of injury by electric shock
Hazardous voltages are present in the PC (or connection device).
ØFirst disconnect the power plug of the PC (or connection device), before
you open the housing.
ØMake sure that the power supply is off at the PC (or connection device).
Hazardous voltage!
Danger to life, risk of injury by electric shock
Hazardous voltages are present in the PC (or connection device).
ØFirst disconnect the power plug of the PC (or connection device), before
you open the housing.
ØMake sure that the power supply is off at the PC (or connection device).
Personal injury, device damage due to hot swap/hot plug
The PC card is not designed or intended for a hot-swap or hot-plug
connection.
Performing hot-swap or hot-plug may pose a hazard to the PC card, the
system platform and the person performing the action.
Electrostatically sensitive devices
To prevent damage to the PC and PC card, make sure the PC card is
grounded through the connection plate and PC, and make sure you are
grounded when you install or uninstall the PC card.
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4 Installing the hardware
4.1 System Requirements
In order to install your PC cards cifX, you need a PC or a connection device
with a PCI Express M.2 slot (host interface) for mounting the PC card.
Host interface
PC card Type Supply voltage
(1)
Current
consumption (2)
Signal voltage
(3)
CIFX M223090AE-RE\F PCI Express slot (3.3 V),
for M.2 type 2230-D3,
Dual Key A-E
(Socket 1 Connectivity)
+3.3 VDC ±5 % Refer to section PC
card CIFX
M223090AE-RE
\F [}page37].
PCIe compatible
Table9: Host interface requirements
Comments:
(1) Required or permissible supply voltage
(2) Typical current consumption at 3.3 V. The typical current consumption
depends on the type of PC card. To ensure compatibility between different
systems, it is recommended to supply a maximum of 1 A (at +3.3 VDC
±5%).
(3) Required or tolerated signal voltage at the I/O signal pins on the PCIe
bus of the PC card
Host system
For communication via PCI Express, the host system may only use the
standard mode with a length of 5 bits for identification (tag field length). In
the extended mode, i.e. at lengths of 8 bits for identification of the PCI-
Express communication, communication errors occur. Note the errata
"CIFX M223090AE" (Hilscher DOC-ID DOC220201ERR01EN) and the
solutions and workarounds given therein. The reference is listed in the
section References [}page49] .
Mounting the basic card
In order to mount the basic card, the board on which the PCI Express M.2
slot is located must have a corresponding mounting bolt for screwing the
basic card on. The dimension for positioning the mounting bolt can be
taken from the dimension drawing for the basic card provided in this
manual.
Operating system
For Device Explorer or Communication Studio: Windows® 10
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Component heights
·The component height on the upper side of the basic card CIFX
M223090AE is higher than the height of 1.5 mm specified by the
standard because the height of the cable connectors (Ethernet X801, or
fieldbus X802) including the cable is approx. 8.5 mm above the printed
circuit board.
·The component height on the bottom side of the basic card CIFX
M223090AE complies with the standard specifications.
Panel dimensioning
·Panel cut-outs and holes for mounting AIFX
To mount the detached network interface Ethernet, the required panel
cut-outs for the communication status LEDs and the Ethernet sockets
as well as the holes for mounting the AIFX must be provided on the
housing of the PC or connection device.
Panel cut-outs The layout for the panel cut-outs must be sufficiently
dimensioned for:
·Two Ethernet RJ45 sockets (for channel 0 and channel 1),
see also data sheet MOD JACK - MJIM, section
References [}page49].
·The two LEDs COM0 and COM1
Drill holes 2, at a distance of 37.0 mm
Further information The dimensions for the required panel cut-outs or the distance
between the holes can be taken from the dimension drawing of
the AIFX, see section Dimensions AIFX-V2-RE [}page48].
Table10: Panel cut-outs and holes for AIFX mounting
·Front panel width
When dimensioning the front panel, note the width of the front panel
specified in section AIFX-V2-RE [}page39].
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4.2 Requirements for operation
The following described requirements must be fulfilled when operating the
PC card.
Requirements Specification Refer to section
Hardware installation Operating the PC card CIFX M223090AE-RE\F requires
proper connection of the detached network interface Ethernet
AIFX-V2-RE to the basic card.
-
Communication For the communication of a PC card (Slave), a Master device
is required for the communication system used.
To configure the Master device you need the device
description file with the name for:
·EtherCAT Slave:
Hilscher CIFX RE NETX90 ECS.xml,
·EtherNet/IP Adapter:
HILSCHER CIFX-RE NETX90 EIS V1.1.EDS,
·and PROFINET IO-Device:
GSDML-V2.35-HILSCHER-CIFX NETX 90 RE
PNS-20200402.xml.
The settings in the used Master must match the settings in
the Slave.
-
Software installation cifX Device Driver as driver for the host interface (latest
version of the driver).
Device Explorer as software for downloading or updating the
firmware and configuration, as well as for setting the device
driver.
Communication Studio for configuration and diagnosis of
netX 90-based devices.
Revision or version status
of hardware and
software [}page8] and
References [}page49]
(Documentation on drivers
and software)
Firmware download The user must select the firmware using the Device Explorer
software and download it to the PC card.
The firmware includes a communication protocol.
Parameter settings By use of the Communication Studio configuration software
the PC card must be parameterized.
Table11: Requirements for operation
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4.3 Overview installation and firmware download
Below you will find an overview of the steps to install the hardware, the
driver and the firmware for your PC card CIFX M223090AE-RE\F:
Step Description See section
Downloading installation
files
·Download the installation files from the Hilscher website for:
- cifX Device Driver (atest version)
- Device Explorer
- Communication Studio
·Save the installation files to the local hard disk of your PC.
Revision or version status
of hardware and
software [}page8]
Install drivers and software ·Double-click the appropriate installation file to open the
startup menu.
·Start the installation from the home screen and follow the
instructions in the installation menu.
Install hardware ·Take the protective measures and safety precautions for the
hardware installation.
·Open the housing of the PC or connection device.
·Insert the basic card into the PCI Express M.2 slot and mount
the basic card.
·Mount the detached network interface to the front panel of the
PC.
·Connect the detached network interface to the basic card.
·Close the housing of the PC or connection device.
Installing the
hardware [}page19]
Firmware and configuration
download
·Download the firmware according to the information in the
"Device Explorer" user manual.
The PC card cifX is now ready for operation and has yet to be
configured.
·Then download the configuration.
Loading firmware and
configuration in the
device or making an
update [}page20]
Table12: Overview for installation and firmware download
For detailed descriptions of how to install and operate the software,
refer to the relevant operating instruction manual, section
References [}page49].
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4.4 Installing the hardware
Install the PC card CIFX M223090AE-RE\F in your PC or connection
device as described below.
1. Preparation
Note the requirements and prerequisites described in the sections System
Requirements [}page15] and Requirements for operation [}page17].
2. Protective measures and safety precautions
Hazardous voltage! Danger to life, risk of injury by
electric shock
ØDisconnect the power plug of the PC (or connection device).
ØMake sure that the power supply is off at the PC (or connection device).
Personal injury, device damage due to hot-plug/hot-swap
ØDo not "plug" or "unplug" the PC card during operation.
Adhere to the necessary safety precautions for
components that are vulnerable with electrostatic discharge.
ØMake sure that the device is grounded via the endplate and the PC, and
make sure that you are discharged when you install/uninstall the device.
Device damage due to over torquing of the mounting
screw
ØDo not over torque the screw used to mount the basic card to the board
to prevent damage to the printed circuit board.
3. Installation
ØOpen the housing of the PC or connection device.
ØInsert the basic card into the PCI Express M.2 slot.
ØScrew the basic card onto the board. To do this, use the crescent-
shaped hole on the top edge of the basic card. The ground contact via
the screw head must be ensured.
ØFirst, attach the detached network interface Ethernet AIFX-V2-RE to the
housing panel of the PC or connection device.
ØThen connect the detached network interface Ethernet AIFX-V2-RE to
the basic card.
Important:
Note that the detached network interface Ethernet AIFX-V2-RE
especially is designed for netX 90-based devices and exclusively
works together with them.
In contrast, the detached network interface Ethernet AIFX-RE is
only suitable for netX 100-based devices.
ØFor this purpose, first plug the cable into the Ethernet X1 cable
connector on the AIFX-V2-RE.
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Figure4: Connecting cable to the detached network interface Ethernet (AIFX-V2-RE)
ØThen plug the cable into the cable connector Ethernet X801 on the
basic card.
Figure5: Connecting cable to basic card, example CIFX M223090AE
ØClose the housing of the PC or connection device again.
4.5 Loading firmware and configuration in the device or making
an update
ØDownload the firmware from the Hilscher website and save the firmware
on the local hard disk of your PC.
ØIf necessary, transfer the configuration to the PC. You create the
configuration using a suitable configuration software.
ØUse Device Explorer to load the firmware and configuration into the
device or update the firmware and configuration in your device.
ØWhen downloading the firmware and configuration to your device or
when performing an update, follow the instructions in the "Device
Explorer" operating instruction manual.
For the "Device Explorer" operating instruction manual, see section
References [}page49].
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