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A netHOST is a full-featured and autonomously operating Real-Time Ethernet or Fieldbus master allowing industrial PCs and other embedded systems the control of Real-Time Ethernet or Fieldbus networks over an ordinary LAN connection.

Current release:

Page:

netHOST Solutions DVD 2019-12-1

For previous versions see version history .

A simple TCP/IP based transport protocol transfers the services between the controlling unit and the device. For device integration a DLL for Windows and a ‚C‘ source code for embedded solutions is provided. In both cases the call interface (API) is identical to Hilschers PC cards. This makes a netHOST a „remotely controllable PC card for field installations“. 100 bytes process data inputs and outputs are exchangeable over the LAN network in about one millisecond. Acyclic services to the subordinate Real-Time Ethernet or Fieldbus stations are supported as well.

Two devices can be used in combination to realize redundant applications. Services are provided to execute a controlled switchover in the event one device fails or a line breaks. In case a device fails the memory card slot allowsservice personnel to perform a firmware and configuration recovery on a replacement device in less than a minute.

Configuration Tool

SYCON.net

Operating System	Windows 2000	Windows XP SP3	Windows Vista SP2	Windows 7	Windows 8	Windows 8.1	Windows 10	Windows 11
Status

netHOST Hardware and Protocols

EtherCAT	PROFIBUS	CANopen	DeviceNet	EtherNet/IP	PROFINET
Master	Master	Master	Master	Master	Master
EtherNet
PROFIBUS
CANopen
DeviceNet

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Documentation about the products and tools can be found at:

The Documentation Library
The current product DVD

More information on www.hilscher.com

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