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FC3101-0000

Name: FC3101-0000
Brand: Beckhoff
Price: 427 USD
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The FC3101-0000 is a PROFIBUS master/slave card offering a single channel PCI interface with data transfer rates from 9.6 kbaud to 12 Mbaud. Manufactured by Beckhoff and part of the FC Lightbus Card Series, the card has dimensions of approximately 106 mm x 175 mm. It supports cycle times from 200 µs with expanded diagnostic options.

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Product Description

The Beckhoff FC3101-0000 is a versatile Lightbus card from the FC Lightbus Card Series, tailored for use in PROFIBUS DP fieldbus systems. This PCI interface card supports a range of PROFIBUS standards, including PROFIBUS DP (standard), PROFIBUS DP-V1 (which includes acyclic services and alarms), DP-V2, and PROFIBUS MC (equidistant), providing extensive flexibility for a variety of industrial automation environments.

As a 1-channel PROFIBUS master/slave card, the FC3101-0000 operates at data transfer rates from 9.6 kbaud to 12 Mbaud, ensuring robust and adaptable communication for different setups. The card connects via a galvanically decoupled 9-pin D-sub socket, providing stable and interference-free communication, essential for maintaining system integrity in demanding industrial settings. Expanded diagnostics are available, with 2 LEDs per channel, offering real-time feedback on the communication status, simplifying system monitoring and troubleshooting. While the FC3101-0000 is a robust option for legacy systems, Beckhoff recommends considering modern alternatives, such as the EL6720, for expanded functionality and enhanced diagnostic capabilities in newer installations.

The card can handle up to 3 kbytes of input and output data per channel within the process image, making it suitable for large-scale and complex data exchanges in automation tasks. It operates in a temperature range of 0 to +55°C, making it appropriate for typical industrial environments. With dimensions of 106 mm x 175 mm, the FC3101-0000 fits easily into standard PCI slots, allowing for seamless integration into both new and existing systems. The FC3101-0000 is optimized for precise control, with cycle times starting from 200 µs, and supports different polling rates for PROFIBUS slaves, ensuring efficient performance in time-sensitive applications. It is UL approved, meeting international safety and performance standards, making it a reliable solution for integrating PROFIBUS DP networks into automation systems.

FC3101-0000 Technical Specifications

Fieldbus:	PROFIBUS DP (standard), PROFIBUS DP-V1 (Cl. 1+2: acyclic services, alarms), DP-V2, PROFIBUS MC (equidistant)
Operating Temperature:	0…+55°C
Master/slave Card:	PROFIBUS master/slave card, 1 channel, PCI
Synchronization:	Supports different polling rates for the slaves
Diagnostic Options:	Expanded diagnostic options
Cycle Time Precision:	Cycle times from 200 µs
UL:	Approved
Pc Interface:	PCI
Number Of Fieldbus Channels:	1
Data Transfer Rates:	9.6 kbaud…12 Mbaud
Bus Interface:	1 x D-sub socket, 9-pin, galvanically decoupled
Hardware Diagnostics:	2 LEDs per channel
Bit Width In The Process Image:	Per channel total max.: 3 kbyte input and output data
Novram:	–
Dimensions:	Approx. 106 mm x 175 mm

Frequently Asked Questions about FC3101-0000

Q: What fieldbus standards does this device support?

A: This device supports PROFIBUS DP (standard), PROFIBUS DP-V1 (Class 1 and 2: acyclic services, alarms), DP-V2, and PROFIBUS MC (equidistant).

Q: What type of PC interface is used by this product?

A: The product uses a PCI interface.

Q: How many fieldbus channels does the device have?

A: The device has 1 fieldbus channel.

Q: What are the data transfer rates for this device?

A: The data transfer rates range from 9.6 kbaud to 12 Mbaud.

Q: What type of bus interface and hardware diagnostics features are included?

A: The bus interface includes 1 x D-sub socket (9-pin), which is galvanically decoupled. The device features hardware diagnostics with 2 LEDs per channel, indicating operational status and functionality. The bit width in the process image allows for a maximum total of 3 kbyte of input and output data per channel.

Internal Product Review

‘‘The FC3101-0000 Lightbus card is interoperable with PROFIBUS DP fieldbus systems and has a PCI interface. It is an FC Lightbus Card Series device made by Beckhoff that functions in the 0 to +55°C temperature range. The card has more possibilities for diagnostics.’’