Embedded Multiprotocol Communication
Hilscher has introduced the new embedded module comX 90, which combines multiprotocol communication, integrated security functions and IIoT capability in a compact form factor. The new comX 90 succeeds the proven comX 51 and is based on Hilscher’s netX 90 communication controller. Based on netX technology, the module supports numerous industrial communication protocols for device-level communication using a single hardware platform, including industrial Ethernet (Profinet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Open Modbus/TCP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, PowerLink, Sercos) and IIoT (OPC UA, MQTT). Changing the protocol technology only requires a firmware update provided by Hilscher. Measuring 30x70 mm, the comX 90 shares the same dimensions as the comX 51, making it easy to use in space-constrained devices. It also fits directly into existing systems with an SPI host interface.
