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DateMarch 2022
VersionV1.4.0.0
Summary
  • New: Errata for CIFX M223090AE (documentation)
  • General driver and firmware update
  • Adjustment of the naming:
    Communication Solutions 90 DVD → Download Package Communication Solutions 90



Note: We reserve the right to make technical changes without prior notice.



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  1. Getting started
  2. Device Driver
  3. Firmware
  4. Software and Tools
  5. Hardware and Protocol Combinations and Features
  6. Product Download Package


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Note:

Before getting started, please make sure that your system fulfills the system requirements listed in the user manual for your product and note the errata CIFX M223090AE Errata ERR 01 EN.pdf. The product documentation can be found on the download section at the end of this page.

If you feel unsure about any point, please get in touch with Hilscher's support team.


First Steps

  1. Install the software components mentioned below.
  2. Mount the Hilscher product into the system.
  3. Download a firmware into the Hilscher product via Device Explorer.
  4. Set up a network configuration with I/O data via Communication Studio.
  5. Download the configuration into the product and start the communication.
  6. Optional: Check data exchange with “cifXTest” utility, which is installed in the Windows Control Panel with the cifX Device Driver (NXDRV-WIN).
  7. Connect the application.


Software Installation

cifX Device Driver

Install the cifX Device Driver on your host system to gain access to the cifX card via PCI Express.

→ ...\Driver_&_Toolkit\Device Driver (NXDRV-WIN)\Installation\cifX Device Driver Setup.exe

Device Explorer

Install the Device Explorer to load a communication firmware into the cifX card.

→ …\Software_&_Tools\Configuration_Software\Device_Explorer…

Device Library

Install the Device Library which provides a collection of device and communication DTMs for the Configuration Software Communication Studio.

→ …\Software_&_Tools\Configuration_Software\Device_Library…

Communication Studio

Install the Communication Studio to set up a network configuration.

→ …\Software_&_Tools\Configuration_Software\CommunicationStudio…

Firmware

For full support with the Hilscher tool chain, the minimum firmware version listed on this Product DVD has to be used. If a later version of a firmware is used from Hilscher Knowledge Base, the firmware type "Use Case C" has to be chosen in the download folder.

Documentation

Documentation for all hard- and software components included in this Product Download Package is available on the path: …\Documentation\...

The Documentation Library on the Hilscher Knowledgebase includes further documents: https://hilscher.atlassian.net/wiki/display/DL/Documentation+Library+Home

Application Notes

Application Notes, e.g. commissioning examples, are available in the Global Support Space: https://hilscher.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ue9RBw


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Operating SystemWindows XPWindows VistaWindows 7
(KB3033929)		Windows 8/8.1Windows 10
(Desktop / Secure Boot)		Windows 10
 (Server)		Windows 11
Driver VersionV1.0.0.0V1.0.0.0V1.0.0.0V1.2.3.0>= V1.3.0.0 (2018-03-1)- / -V2.6.0.0
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(info) A one-off verification with a specific driver version was done. More information can be found under: FAQ: Does the driver run on Windows Server?

For other operting systems follow the link.


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Device Explorer - Tool to load a communication firmware to a hardware target.

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Communication Studio - Tool to create a network configuration and to download to the device.

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Device Library - Library with all Hilscher devices for the Communication Studio.

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The documentation can be downloaded on the download section.

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#fffffflightgreyCIFX Hardware and Protocols



EtherCATEtherNet/IPPROFINET IOOpen Modbus/TCPPROFIBUS DPCANopenDeviceNet

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Note:

1) CANopen and DeviceNet require a CIFX M223090AE Revision 4 or later


#fffffflightgreyCIFX Hardware Related Product Features



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USB Diagnostic
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SYNC0/1       

Slave Adress   
Switch		2-channel        

Flash based

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1) SYNC0/1 via system bus

2) Using an assembly interface (AIFX-V2) with a 15cm connection cable


#fffffflightgreyCIFX Firmware Related Product Features




NDIS via CH1
EtherCAT SlaveCIFX-RE
Ethernet/IP AdapterCIFX-RE
Open Modbus/TCPCIFX-RE
PROFIENT I/O DeviceCIFX-RE



#fffffflightgreyCIFX Device Driver Support



CIFX netX90 supportFurther Information can be found at ...
C-Toolkit

cifX/netX Toolkit (NXDRV-TKIT)

WindowsDevice Driver Windows (NXDRV-WIN)
Linux

Device Driver Linux (NXDRV-LINUX)

INtime
IntervalZero RTX®
QNX




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