Molex / Woodhead / Applicom PCIE2000ETH Ethernet Network Interface PCIe Card

The PCIE2000ETH is a PCIe-based Ethernet network interface card engineered for industrial automation and data acquisition systems. Built around an AMD SC520 co-processor running at 133 MHz, this card offloads communication protocol handling from the host CPU, enabling efficient management of SCADA/HMI systems and custom automation control applications. The on-board processor, 128 MB SDRAM, 1 MB SRAM, and 32 MB flash memory support fast data acquisition and real-time fieldbus communication without consuming host resources.

The card provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity via RJ-45 connector and supports over 40 industrial protocols—including Ethernet TCP/IP, Profibus, and WorldFIP. Optional combo variants integrate RS485/422 serial interfaces with speeds from 9.6 kbps to 1.5 Mbps and galvanic isolation rated to 500 V. Hardware Plug&Play configuration simplifies deployment; the 32 KB dual-port RAM interface eliminates manual addressing overhead.

– Technical Specifications

• Processor: AMD SC520, 133 MHz
• Memory: 128 MB SDRAM, 1 MB SRAM, 32 MB flash memory
• Bus Interface: PCI Express 1x, revision 1.0a
• Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps, RJ-45 connector
• Serial Options (Combo Variants): RS485/422, 9.6 kbps to 1.5 Mbps, D-Sub 9-pin female, 500 V galvanic isolation
• Protocols: Over 40 industrial network and fieldbus standards
• DPRAM: 32 KB per board, Hardware Plug&Play addressing
• Power Consumption: 5.5 W
• Dimensions: 168 mm × 107 mm
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +65°C
• EMC: EN55022 Class B, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
• RoHS Compliant: Yes

– Key Features

• On-board co-processor with internal database eliminates host CPU protocol overhead
• Hardware Plug&Play for DPRAM address and interrupt configuration
• Win32 NDIS driver enables standard Ethernet card operation
• OPC DA (v1.0a, v2.05, v3.0) and Wonderware server compatibility
• Development libraries for Visual Studio, Delphi, and National Instruments platforms
• Optional conformal coating for moisture, dust, and chemical protection

– Typical Applications

SCADA/HMI systems, programmable controller integration, process instrument networks, and I/O module management in industrial environments requiring protocol-agnostic connectivity.

– Compatibility & Integration

Windows 32/64-bit (Vista, 7, 8/8.1, Server 2003/2008/2012). Visual Studio C++/VB.Net/C#, Borland Delphi, LabVIEW, and LabWindows CVI support. DDE, FastDDE, and SuiteLink data server interfaces.