Product Description
Siemens 5136-PFB-VME Molex Profibus Interface Card
Product Overview
- The Siemens 5136-PFB-VME, developed by Molex/Woodhead/SST, is a Profibus Interface Card designed for VMEbus systems. This module enables communication between VMEbus-based host processors and Profibus networks, supporting DP slave, DP master, and FDL (layer 2) messaging modes. It is used in industrial automation applications, such as manufacturing, process control, and robotics, to integrate VME systems with Profibus-compliant devices.
Technical Specifications
- The 5136-PFB-VME has the following specifications based on industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | 5136-PFB-VME |
| Manufacturer | Siemens (Developed by Molex/Woodhead/SST) |
| Description | Profibus Interface Card for VMEbus Systems |
| Series | SST Profibus |
| Communication Protocol | Profibus DP (Master/Slave), FDL (Layer 2) |
| Baud Rates | 9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 93.75 kbps, 187.5 kbps, 500 kbps, 750 kbps, 1.5 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 12 Mbps |
| Processor | Intel i960 |
| Memory | 512 KB local RAM 256 KB shared RAM (host-accessible, linear or paged mode) 512 KB Flash memory for programs and configuration |
| Shared RAM Modes | Linear: 256 KB single block Paged: 16 x 16 KB pages (host-selectable via register) |
| Interface | VMEbus (double-height, single-width, P1 connector) |
| Connectors | 9-pin D-sub for Profibus connection |
| Power Consumption | 5 VDC at 1.5 A (typical, from VMEbus backplane) |
| Environmental Specifications | Ambient Temperature: 0°C to +60°C Shock: 10 g ½ sine wave for 11 ms Vibration: 1 mm peak to peak from 2 to 13.2 Hz; 0.7 g from 13.2 to 150 Hz Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Dimensions | Approx. 233 mm (H) x 160 mm (W) x 20 mm (D) (double-height VME card) |
| Weight | Approx. 0.5 kg |
| Mounting | VMEbus rack/chassis |
Additional Details
- The 5136-PFB-VME includes the following additional information based on industry sources:
- Function: Facilitates Profibus communication for VMEbus systems, supporting simultaneous DP master, DP slave, and FDL messaging; onboard Intel i960 processor handles protocol execution and data formatting; shared RAM provides efficient data exchange with the host in linear or paged modes; suitable for integrating VME-based controllers with Profibus networks.
- Compatibility: Compatible with VMEbus systems and Profibus-compliant devices (e.g., Siemens SIMATIC PLCs, drives, and I/O modules); supports integration with host processors via shared memory; works with third-party software for configuration and diagnostics.