{"product_id":"general-electric5136-pfb-vme-profibus-interface-card","title":"General Electric 5136-PFB-VME Profibus Interface Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports DP-V0 and DP-V1 Profibus classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates as a DP master or DP slave node.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapable of sending and receiving FDL (Layer 2) messages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with 512 KB of flash memory for firmware and configuration storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 256 KB of shared RAM for efficient data exchange with the host.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports standard Profibus baud rates ranging from 9.6 kbit\/s to 12 Mbit\/s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated LED status indicators for real-time diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive Assembly: High-speed robotics and paint line control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetrochemical \u0026amp; Refining: Monitoring of remote valves, pumps, and sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Processing: Deterministic control for furnaces and rolling mills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood \u0026amp; Pharmaceutical: Automated packaging and filling lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5136-PFB-VME\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntel 32-bit i960 RISC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-pin D-sub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaud Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6 kbit\/s to 12 Mbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Nodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e126 devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512 KB Flash \/ 256 KB Shared RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 degC to 70 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+5V DC (via VMEbus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the VMEbus system is powered down before inserting or removing the interface card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify jumper settings before installation: JP2 (Transmit Enable), JP4 (Flash Write Enable), and JP9 (Boot Protect).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe card utilizes 5 registers in the VME short address space for control; ensure no address conflicts exist on the backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle the module using proper ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions to prevent damage to internal components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the 9-pin D-sub connector is securely fastened and the PROFIBUS cable is properly shielded and terminated according to standard RS-485 practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the primary function of the 5136-PFB-VME?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the card configured?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat memory modes are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51015686095100,"sku":"5136-PFB-VME","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/wm_1_a40927b0-9300-43d7-b866-07eb1f524a7a.jpg?v=1787771923","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/es\/products\/general-electric5136-pfb-vme-profibus-interface-card","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}