FC7501 | Beckhoff SERCOS II Master Card 1-Channel PCI Interface
Beckhoff · Industrial Automation & Electrical
Description The Beckhoff FC7501 is a SERCOS II master card with a PCI™ interface, providing one communication channel for real-time motion and I/O synchronization. Supporting data rates up to 16 Mbaud and cycle times down to 62.5 µs, it enables high-performance integration of drives and I/O devices in automation systems. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Beckhoff Category Interface Cards Part Number FC7501 Subcategory SERCOS II Master Cards Fieldbus SERCOS II PC Interface PCI™ Number of Channels 1 Data Transfer Rates 2, 4, 8, 16 Mbaud Bus Interface 2 x FSMA connectors (IEC 874-2) Cycle Times Supported down to 62.5 µs Synchronization Multiple cards via ribbon cable, sync with PC and TwinCAT Supported Devices Up to 254 (axes, I/O modules, Bus Terminals with BK7500) Diagnostics 1 LED per channel Driver Support TwinCAT I/O and higher Communication Synchronous process data transfer Configuration Master mode parameterized by software Dimensions (W x H) 95 mm x 120 mm, single slot Operating Temperature 0…55 °C Weight 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) Information About FC7501 The FC7501 is part of Beckhoff’s SERCOS II master card series, enabling high-performance communication between industrial PCs and SERCOS-based automation devices. It operates via a PCI™ interface, providing one channel for connecting up to 254 devices such as drives, I/O modules, or Bus Terminals. The card supports flexible data assignment and length, synchronous communication, and precise synchronization with TwinCAT, ensuring seamless motion control. Designed for demanding applications, the FC7501 offers cycle times as low as 62.5 µs, hardware diagnostics via channel LEDs, and robust configuration options through software. Key Features: SERCOS II Fieldbus Support: Provides high-speed communication for drives and automation devices using the SERCOS II standard. Single PCI Channel: Offers one communication channel with two FSMA connectors for reliable fiber-optic connections. High Data Rates: Supports transfer speeds of 2, 4, 8, and 16 Mbaud to meet diverse performance needs. Fast Cycle Times: Capable of cycle times down to 62.5 µs, enabling precise and dynamic motion control. Large Device Capacity: Connects up to 254 devices including drives, I/O terminals, and couplers within one network. Synchronization Capabilities: Ensures exact timing between TwinCAT, the master card, and connected devices, with support for multiple synchronized cards. Software Configuration: Master mode and communication parameters can be set directly through TwinCAT software. Integrated Diagnostics: Channel LEDs provide hardware status and error feedback for easier troubleshooting. Compact PCI Form Factor: Occupies a single slot, measuring 95 mm x 120 mm, for efficient PC integration. Industrial Reliability: Operates in ambient temperatures from 0 to 55 °C with durable build quality. The FC7501 delivers the reliability and precision required for real-time motion control and high-speed communication in PC-based automation.
Brand: Beckhoff · Category: Industrial Automation & Electrical
Key features
- SERCOS II Fieldbus Support: Provides high-speed communication for drives and automation devices using the SERCOS II standard.
- Single PCI Channel: Offers one communication channel with two FSMA connectors for reliable fiber-optic connections.
- High Data Rates: Supports transfer speeds of 2, 4, 8, and 16 Mbaud to meet diverse performance needs.
- Fast Cycle Times: Capable of cycle times down to 62.5 µs, enabling precise and dynamic motion control.
- Large Device Capacity: Connects up to 254 devices including drives, I/O terminals, and couplers within one network.
- Synchronization Capabilities: Ensures exact timing between TwinCAT, the master card, and connected devices, with support for multiple synchronized cards.
- Software Configuration: Master mode and communication parameters can be set directly through TwinCAT software.
- Integrated Diagnostics: Channel LEDs provide hardware status and error feedback for easier troubleshooting.
- Compact PCI Form Factor: Occupies a single slot, measuring 95 mm x 120 mm, for efficient PC integration.
- Industrial Reliability: Operates in ambient temperatures from 0 to 55 °C with durable build quality.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | FC7501 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Category | Interface Cards |
| Part Number | FC7501 |
| Subcategory | SERCOS II Master Cards |
| Fieldbus | SERCOS II |
| PC Interface | PCI™ |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Data Transfer Rates | 2, 4, 8, 16 Mbaud |
| Bus Interface | 2 x FSMA connectors (IEC 874-2) |
| Cycle Times | Supported down to 62.5 µs |
| Synchronization | Multiple cards via ribbon cable, sync with PC and TwinCAT |
| Supported Devices | Up to 254 (axes, I/O modules, Bus Terminals with BK7500) |
| Diagnostics | 1 LED per channel |
| Driver Support | TwinCAT I/O and higher |
| Communication | Synchronous process data transfer |
| Configuration | Master mode parameterized by software |
| Dimensions (W x H) | 95 mm x 120 mm, single slot |
| Operating Temperature | 0…55 °C |
| Weight | 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) |
| Product type | SERCOS II Master Cards |
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