The General Electric 5136-PFB-VME is a high-performance Profibus interface card designed for VMEbus systems. It features an Intel 32-bit i960 RISC processor, providing robust processing power for demanding industrial communication tasks. This module enables VMEbus hosts to act as either a Profibus-DP master or slave, facilitating seamless integration with a wide range of industrial field devices.

Features

• Supports DP-V0 and DP-V1 Profibus classes.
• Operates as a DP master or DP slave node.
• Capable of sending and receiving FDL (Layer 2) messages.
• Equipped with 512 KB of flash memory for firmware and configuration storage.
• Includes 256 KB of shared RAM for efficient data exchange with the host.
• Supports standard Profibus baud rates ranging from 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s.
• Integrated LED status indicators for real-time diagnostics.

Applications

• Automotive Assembly: High-speed robotics and paint line control.
• Petrochemical & Refining: Monitoring of remote valves, pumps, and sensors.
• Metal Processing: Deterministic control for furnaces and rolling mills.
• Food & Pharmaceutical: Automated packaging and filling lines.

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines

• Ensure the VMEbus system is powered down before inserting or removing the interface card.
• Verify jumper settings before installation: JP2 (Transmit Enable), JP4 (Flash Write Enable), and JP9 (Boot Protect).
• The card utilizes 5 registers in the VME short address space for control; ensure no address conflicts exist on the backplane.
• Handle the module using proper ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions to prevent damage to internal components.
• Ensure the 9-pin D-sub connector is securely fastened and the PROFIBUS cable is properly shielded and terminated according to standard RS-485 practices.

FAQs

What is the primary function of the 5136-PFB-VME?

It acts as a master or slave interface on a Profibus-DP network, allowing VMEbus-based systems to communicate with and control various Profibus-compliant field devices.

How is the card configured?

The card can be configured using the SST ProfiBus Configuration Tool or Siemens COM PROFIBUS software. Alternatively, the host application can perform configuration if it has detailed knowledge of the slave parameters and network requirements.

What memory modes are supported?

The shared RAM supports both linear addressing (single 256 KB block) and paged mode (sixteen 16 KB pages) to facilitate data exchange between the host and the interface card.