Features:
- VME host format: the 6U P1-compatible interface is intended for an IEEE 1014 VMEbus computer.
- Concurrent network roles: ControlNet messaging, scanner and adapter functions can operate together.
- Service visibility: separate network and system LEDs help distinguish link conditions from card status.
The VME variant is the relevant choice when the existing host is a VMEbus computer; PCI, ISA and PC/104 versions have separate ordering numbers.
Its combined network roles let an application monitor field I/O while exchanging data with other ControlNet participants.
When an existing rack is serviced, the host software, available slot and network layout determine how the interface is returned to operation.
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Important Notice: The manufacturer datasheet covers the VME interface; host software and installed network configuration remain project-specific.
- Bus fit: the IEEE 1014, 6U, P1-compatible card belongs in a matching VME host rather than a PCI or ISA slot.
- Host power: the interface uses the VME 5 V supply; the documented ±12 V rails are not used by this card.
- Software route: Woodhead provides an open memory-map interface and example C source for custom driver development.
- I/O scanning: the VME host can scan ControlNet I/O for its own application.
- Messaging: the interface supports exchange of data with PLCs and other ControlNet devices.
- Concurrent operation: scanner, adapter and messaging functions can run at the same time.
- Message capacity: the manufacturer lists 128 scheduled and 128 unscheduled message screeners.
- Redundant media: two BNC connections support a redundant ControlNet network arrangement.
- Maintenance access: the standard ControlNet NAP port provides a service connection at the card.
- LED separation: two network-status LEDs and one system-status LED provide different first-line fault indications.
- ControlNet I/O scanning: a VMEbus host can collect cyclic field data from a ControlNet installation.
- PLC data exchange: the host application can communicate with PLCs and other ControlNet devices.
- VME computer integration: existing VME applications can be connected to a ControlNet control or monitoring network.