CP 1623 PCI Express Communication Processor Card (6GK1162-3AA00)

The CP 1623 is a PCI Express x1 communication card that gives a PC a PROFINET interface for real-time communication with field devices. It has four RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports on an integrated switch and can operate as a PROFINET IO controller, supporting RT and IRT, or as an IO device. Its onboard processor handles the real-time protocol so the PC processor is relieved. The card supports S7 communication, open communication over TCP/IP and UDP, and is used with the software package SIMATIC NET PC software. It is a low-profile card with a provided bracket. Typical uses are PC-based control, test benches, and visualization or data collection systems that have to communicate with PROFINET IO devices and drives.