Molex Incorporated, the world's leading supplier of a comprehensive range of interconnect solutions, showcased its extensive portfolio of Brad Network Interface Cards (NICs) at the Industrial Automation North America (IANA) exhibition held in Chicago from September 10 to 15. These PC-based NIC products offer a cost-effective and intelligent communication solution for connecting to various computer bus formats such as PCI Express, PCI, PC/104, USB, and VME, enabling direct integration with industrial networks.
George Kairys, a product manager at Molex, explained that Brad NICs support not only multiple form factors but also a wide range of industrial communication protocols, including DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, and Profibus. These cards enable seamless data exchange between computers connected to different networks and field devices, making them ideal for industrial automation applications.
Kairys added, "These critical mechanical and process control applications demand high-speed, reliable communication, and Brad NICs are designed to meet those exacting requirements. Our modules can be used in a variety of high-speed robot controllers, particularly in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and defense."
The applications of Brad NICs span across PC control, I/O simulation, HMI/SCADA systems, PLC programming, network configuration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. Both single- and dual-channel versions provide enhanced system flexibility, while the associated software ensures quick and efficient integration into custom user applications.
Molex offers a range of PC-based communication cards tailored for real-time control and data acquisition in industrial automation and network environments:
- **DeviceNet interface cards** include Molex’s SSTTM and USB interface modules for standard PCI and PC/104 bus formats.
- **Ethernet interface cards** support connectivity for Ethernet/IP, PROFINET I/O, and Modbus TCP protocols.
- **Fieldbus (PROFIBUS) interface cards** are available for PCI, PC/104, PCIe, USB, and ISA bus formats.
- **Serial network interface cards** allow connections to various computer systems, including PCI Express, PCI, ISA, PC/104, PCMIA, and VME, directly linking to industrial networks like Allen-Bradley DH+/RIO, CANopen, ControlNet, DeviceNet, and more.
Whether you're working on automation systems, data acquisition, or real-time control, Molex's Brad NICs deliver the performance and versatility needed for modern industrial applications.
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