Beckhoff FC3161 | PROFIBUS master/slave PCIe® module, 1 channel

FC3161 | PROFIBUS master/slave PCIe® module, 1 channel

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 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

PC interface    PCI Express® for Beckhoff PCIe® module slots

Number of channels    1

Data transfer rates    9.6 kbaud…12 Mbaud

Bus interface    1 x D-sub socket, 9-pin, galvanically decoupled

NOVRAM    –    512 kB

Hardware diagnostics    2 LEDs per channel

Driver    TwinCAT 2.11 R3 and higher

Operating temperature    0…55°C