5LS187
The 5LS187 from B & R Automation is a high-reliability expansion card in the 5LS Logic Scanner Cards series, designed to enhance industrial automation systems. This module provides 1 MB of battery-backed SRAM memory to preserve critical data during power interruptions, ensuring system integrity and uninterrupted operation. Its robust housing features an IP20 degree of protection when installed, safeguarding the electronics against solid particle ingress in clean industrial environments. With a low power consumption rating of 4.0 W, the 5LS187 achieves exceptional energy efficiency without compromising performance, making it ideal for continuous-duty applications. The unit supports wide environmental ranges, with an operating temperature from 0°C to 55°C and a storage temperature from –25°C to 70°C, ensuring versatility across diverse industrial conditions.
Technical capabilities of the 5LS187 include a dedicated CAN bus interface (1× port) for robust fieldbus communication and a POWERLINK interface (1× port, V1/V2) configurable as either managing or controlled node according to network topology requirements. The card incorporates Autonegotiation to automatically establish the optimal network speed and duplex mode, while Auto-MDI/MDIX enables seamless connection to network devices without manual crossover cabling. A single shielded RJ45 port provides a reliable physical layer connection, complete with EMI protection for electrically noisy environments. Comprehensive bus diagnostics are built in, featuring both LED status indicators and software diagnostics, which deliver real-time monitoring of network health and rapid fault isolation.
Operational features underscore the 5LS187’s role as a dependable backbone component in control architectures. The battery-backed SRAM memory buffer eliminates data loss during transient power events, supporting safe data logging and state retention. The module’s IP20 rating assures protection from solid contaminants, while its operating temperature span of 0°C to 55°C and storage range of –25°C to 70°C accommodate installation in both climate-controlled and moderately harsh settings. Intelligent diagnostics via LED indicators and accompanying software allow maintenance personnel to detect and address network or module issues rapidly, minimizing downtime. Energy-efficient design, consuming just 4.0 W, reduces overall system load and lowers operational costs over long production cycles.
Integration and application versatility make the 5LS187 ideal for PCI and PCI-e expansion card slots in industrial PCs, automation controllers, and custom control panels. Its standardized interfaces and protocol support enable seamless incorporation into both new and existing POWERLINK and CAN bus networks, facilitating scalable architectures. Engineered for demanding sectors such as manufacturing, process control, and machine building, the module ensures reliable data exchange and robust network performance in sophisticated industrial applications.
