The EPL interface board enables the connection of PC host systems to EPL systems via the PCI or cPCI bus. The EPL functionality runs completely on the CPU system of the EPL interface board.

Depending on the performance required, the EPL interface board can work with one or two EPL systems in each case independently as a managing node (MN) and controlled node (CN). In the MN and in the CN mode, it has rapid response times (< 2µs) and a very low SoC-jitter. Data is transmitted between the host system and the EPL interface board by DMA via the PCI or cPCI bus.

The EPL interface board is also able to process large quantities of data from systems with more than 100 CNs. The scope of supply includes a driver for Windows 2000/XP and an API. Adaptation to other operating systems (e.g. VxWorks) is possible and can be carried out by IXXAT.

Fields of application

• Host interface for PC based control applications (PLC)
• PC interface for analysis, diagnostics and tests
• Gateway for hierarchical EPL systems in connection with control application

Features

• 2 Ethernet controllers with EPL acceleration
• 2-port hub with two RJ45 connectors per Ethernet controller
• or 4-port hub when using only one Ethernet controller
• Direct synchronisation of several cards via separate SYNC-line
• Response times as MN/CN less than 2µs
• PCI bus interface in accordance with specification v2.2 (32 bit / 33 MHz, 5 or 3.3 Volt)
• Also available with cPCI bus interface (32 bit / 33 MHz, 5 or 3.3 Volt)

Contents of Delivery

• EPL PCI or cPCI interface board
• Driver and API for Windows 2000/XP
• Manual
• Programming example