{"product_id":"hima-rs485-pci-bv7040-2-himax-interface-card","title":"HIMA RS485-PCI BV7040-2 HIMax Interface Card","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHIMA RS485-PCI Communication Interface Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHIMA RS485-PCI\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eBV7040-2\u003c\/strong\u003e Communication Interface Card, operates as a dedicated hardware component for serial data transmission between industrial computers and HIMA safety controllers within HIMax and HIMatrix networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS485-PCI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHIMA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComponent Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Interface Cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard PCI Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x RS485 Serial Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Data Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 115.2 kbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 cm x 18 cm x 14.4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard industrial enclosure specs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered via PCI backplane bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHIMax, HIMatrix safety platforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, FCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunctional Safety \u0026amp; Triple Modular Redundancy Interconnect Attributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe communication card maintains high-integrity serial data pathways to support fail-safe state execution across supervisory safety management platforms. Galvanic isolation across serial channels prevents ground loops and high-voltage industrial transients from compromising backplane bus communication velocity. The dual-port RS485 physical interface provides deterministic signal routing into redundant safety controller networks while preserving SIL3 certification parameters during active multi-node polling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the card support hot-swapping inside a standard industrial IPC PCI slot?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Standard PCI bus architectures do not support hot-swapping; power down the industrial host computer before physically inserting or removing the interface card to prevent bus damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is terminal line impedance managed across the two RS485 ports?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: External termination resistors (typically 120 ohms) must be configured at both physical ends of the RS485 network segment to prevent signal reflections at baud rates up to 115.2 kbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow these technical procedures during card installation and field serial wiring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower down the host computer system and discharge static electricity prior to handling the PCI card PCB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the card firmly into a free standard PCI slot until the retention bracket sits flush against the industrial PC chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the bracket screw to establish a solid physical ground connection between the card cover and the chassis frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect shielded twisted-pair cables to the RS485 serial ports, ensuring correct polarity for differential signal lines (A and B).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround cable shielding at a single point near the enclosure entry point to minimize high-frequency electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"HIMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43823647653987,"sku":"RS485-PCI","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/312_5ad727c0-ea99-4e16-87f2-57d36bc8e7ea.jpg?v=1787562132","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/hima-rs485-pci-bv7040-2-himax-interface-card","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}