Rockwell Automation 1784-PM16SE 16 Axis PCI SERCOS interface Card Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 6)

6 16 Axis PCI SERCOS interface Card
Publication 1784-IN041A-EN-P – June 2003
Overview
The 16 Axis PCI SERCOS interface card (1784-PM16SE) serves as a link
between the SoftLogix platform and intelligent SERCOS drives. The
communication link between the card and the drive(s) is via IEC 61491
SERCOS using fiber optical medium. Fiber optics assures reliable high
speed data transmission with excellent noise immunity, improved
performance, and elimination of interconnect wiring.
The 16 axis PCI SERCOS interface card connects to one SoftLogix
Controller using an industry standard Peripheral Component Interconnect
(PCI) bus. The card generates periodic interrupts to trigger execution of
motion in the SoftLogix Controller. The card is a PCI bus master for
exchange of real-time data with the SoftLogix Controller.
The SERCOS network is a digital synchronous optical LAN that is
configured in a master and slave ring topology. The PCI SERCOS interface
card is capable of supporting up to 16 axes. It can send cyclic position
commands at periods down to 0.5 milliseconds.
Environment and Enclosure
The PCI SERCOS interface card is intended for use in a heavy industrial
environment and is not to be used in a domestic or office environment. The
card must be installed in a suitable computer.