The Hilscher cifX PC Card designed for Siemens SIMATIC IPC. The cifX PC Cards are based on Hilscher’s own netX chip technology. It enables the integration of all relevant field bus and Real Time Ethernet networks with only one hard ware platform. Users benefit from unified device drivers, a configuration tool and a universal API across all protocols. With this scalable platform, users can integrate all common automation protocols into their applications both as controllers and as devices.

Master and Slave capabilities
Address heterogeneous communication land scapes and flexible use cases
Unique drivers and tools with API for all networks
Simplified plug and mount integration through standardized front plates
Huge offering of device drivers for smooth integration in every IPC platform
Fast commissioning with all components from one supplier
Universal PC cards for master and slave applications