Woodhead 5136-DNP-CPCI DeviceNet Interface Card

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5136-DNP-CPCI Product Description

The Woodhead SST-5136-DNP-CPCI is a high-performance CompactPCI (cPCI) DeviceNet interface card engineered for demanding industrial automation environments. Designed to serve as a master or slave node on DeviceNet networks, this card enables seamless data exchange between field-level devices and upper-level control systems — forming a critical link in the smart factory data chain. Whether integrating PLCs, remote I/O modules, variable frequency drives, sensors, or HMI terminals, the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI delivers deterministic, real-time communication across the full automation hierarchy.

In modern smart manufacturing, the ability to move data reliably from the sensor layer to the SCADA layer is not optional — it is the foundation of operational transparency. The SST-5136-DNP-CPCI addresses this need by providing a robust, protocol-native DeviceNet interface that eliminates communication bottlenecks and data silos between heterogeneous automation components.

The SST-5136-DNP-CPCI sits at the heart of a layered industrial data architecture. At the field level, DeviceNet-compatible sensors — including photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, and pressure transmitters — transmit process signals onto the DeviceNet bus. The SST-5136-DNP-CPCI card, installed in a cPCI-based industrial controller or embedded PC, acts as the DeviceNet master, polling all connected nodes and aggregating I/O data in real time.

This data is then passed upward to the PLC control layer. In installations using Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or CompactLogix PLCs, the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI provides a direct DeviceNet scanner interface, enabling the PLC to read and write to all field devices without additional protocol conversion overhead. For systems using Siemens S7-300 or S7-400 controllers with DeviceNet expansion modules, the SST card bridges the communication gap between the Siemens backplane and the DeviceNet field bus.

Remote I/O expansion is another key application. Woodhead SST-series DeviceNet remote I/O adapters — such as the SST-DN4-104-0 — can be deployed across the production floor, with the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI managing all remote node communication from a central cPCI chassis. This architecture reduces wiring complexity, supports modular expansion, and enables hot-swap I/O replacement without halting production.

At the drive layer, variable frequency drives (VFDs) from manufacturers such as ABB, Danfoss, and Yaskawa equipped with DeviceNet option cards connect directly to the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI network. Speed references, torque commands, and fault status are exchanged in real time, enabling closed-loop motor control and predictive maintenance data collection through the same DeviceNet backbone.

HMI terminals — including Woodhead or third-party panels running on cPCI platforms — use the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI to display live process values, alarm states, and device diagnostics directly from the DeviceNet network. Operators gain immediate visibility into field device health without requiring separate diagnostic tools.

At the SCADA and MES integration layer, the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI interfaces with OPC DA/UA servers via the host PC's software stack, enabling platforms such as Wonderware InTouch, Ignition SCADA, or Siemens WinCC to consume DeviceNet data in real time. This closes the loop between field-level signal acquisition and enterprise-level data visualization, supporting KPI dashboards, production reporting, and energy monitoring.

Edge gateway devices — such as those running on IEC 61131-3 soft PLC environments — can also leverage the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI to aggregate DeviceNet data and forward it to cloud analytics platforms via MQTT or OPC-UA, enabling IIoT connectivity without replacing existing DeviceNet infrastructure.

Many industrial sites face persistent challenges: legacy DeviceNet devices that cannot communicate with modern Ethernet-based control systems, data silos between field buses and SCADA platforms, and limited remote diagnostic capability. The SST-5136-DNP-CPCI directly addresses these pain points.

Protocol Fragmentation: Sites running mixed DeviceNet and Profibus or Modbus environments often struggle with data consistency. The SST-5136-DNP-CPCI, combined with protocol gateway modules, enables unified data collection from all field bus segments into a single control platform, eliminating the need for manual data reconciliation.

Data Silos and Production Transparency: Without a reliable DeviceNet master interface, field device data remains trapped at the sensor level. The SST-5136-DNP-CPCI breaks down these silos by providing a high-throughput, low-latency data path from every DeviceNet node to the SCADA historian, enabling real-time production transparency and OEE calculation.

Remote Monitoring and Alarm Tracking: The SST-5136-DNP-CPCI supports network-level diagnostics, including node health monitoring, bus-off detection, and communication error logging. These capabilities allow maintenance engineers to identify failing devices remotely — before they cause unplanned downtime — and to trace alarm events back to specific DeviceNet nodes with timestamp accuracy.

System Scalability: As production lines expand, the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI supports up to 64 DeviceNet nodes per segment, with multi-card configurations enabling network segmentation for large-scale facilities. This scalability protects the initial infrastructure investment while accommodating future automation expansion.

Shipment Testing and Quality Assurance: Every SST-5136-DNP-CPCI unit shipped by NANKMOS undergoes functional testing prior to dispatch. This includes DeviceNet communication verification, cPCI slot compatibility checks, and firmware version confirmation — ensuring that the card is operational upon arrival and reducing commissioning time on site.

Q1: What is the maximum DeviceNet network speed supported by the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI?The SST-5136-DNP-CPCI supports three standard DeviceNet baud rates: 125 kbps, 250 kbps, and 500 kbps. The selected baud rate must match all nodes on the same DeviceNet segment. For most industrial applications, 500 kbps is recommended to minimize communication latency and support high-frequency I/O polling cycles.

Q2: Is the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI compatible with both master and slave DeviceNet configurations?Yes. The SST-5136-DNP-CPCI is configurable as either a DeviceNet master (scanner) or slave (adapter) depending on the application software and network topology. This flexibility makes it suitable for both centralized PLC-based scanning architectures and distributed peer-to-peer DeviceNet configurations.

Q3: Can the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI integrate with SCADA systems such as Ignition or Wonderware?Yes. The SST-5136-DNP-CPCI communicates with the host PC via the cPCI bus, and Woodhead SST driver software exposes DeviceNet data through OPC DA/UA interfaces. SCADA platforms including Ignition, Wonderware InTouch, and Siemens WinCC can connect to the OPC server to consume real-time DeviceNet I/O data, alarm states, and device diagnostics for visualization and historian logging.

Q4: What warranty and support does NANKMOS provide for the SST-5136-DNP-CPCI?NANKMOS provides a 12-month warranty on all SST-5136-DNP-CPCI units. Each card is functionally tested before shipment to verify DeviceNet communication integrity and cPCI compatibility. In-stock units are available for immediate dispatch with global shipping support. For technical pre-sales questions or post-sales support, contact [email protected] or +86 18359268345.