SST Woodhead 5136-RE2-PCI AutoMax PCI Communication Interface Card

5136-RE2-PCI is a 32-bit PCI industrial communication card developed by SST (Woodhead), dedicated to Reliance Electric AutoMax DCS and FlexPak 3000 drive systems. Equipped with dual BNC coaxial ports, it connects industrial control PC to AutoMax high-speed field bus, realizing real-time bidirectional data interaction between upper monitoring computer and Reliance PLC, remote I/O and variable frequency drives, replacing slow RS232 serial links to cut transmission latency.

This single-slot PCI adapter adopts independent dual-port bus isolation design, with onboard large-capacity dual-port RAM for data buffering. It supports AutoMax programming software and industrial SCADA configuration drivers, carries built-in diagnostic LED indicators, and is widely used as spare replacement for legacy Reliance automation system monitoring host communication fault maintenance and system upgrade reconstruction projects.

Main Specifications

• Brand: SST / Woodhead (formerly Reliance Electric dedicated card)
• Model: 5136-RE2-PCI, 32-bit universal PCI single slot
• Bus Interface: Dual BNC coaxial connectors for AutoMax RIO field bus
• Power Requirement: +5VDC, typical operating current 545mA
• Physical Size: 106.7mm (H) × 167.6mm (W), standard industrial PCI height bracket
• Temperature Range: Operating 0℃ ~ +50℃; storage -40℃ ~ +85℃
• Humidity: 5% ~ 95% non-condensing, anti-electromagnetic interference industrial grade
• Core Hardware: Onboard dual-port RAM buffer, independent communication processing chip
• Support Software: AutoMax V3.3+ programming tool, Wonderware / Intouch SCADA driver
• Application: Spare part replacement for Reliance AutoMax DCS monitoring PC communication hardware

Core Functions

• Act as bus node to connect industrial monitoring PC to Reliance AutoMax DCS high-speed coaxial bus network
• Real-time upload drive operating data, PLC register values, remote I/O signal status to PC monitoring workstation
• Download control logic parameters, speed setpoints and production instructions from PC to FlexPak 3000 variable frequency drives
• Dual BNC ports support bus daisy-chain wiring or redundant bus layout to avoid single cable communication failure
• Onboard independent buffer chip offloads data processing pressure from host CPU to guarantee real-time control data transmission
• Front panel status LEDs display card power, bus link, data sending/receiving and communication fault alarms for quick on-site troubleshooting
• Compatible with Windows industrial host systems, plug-and-play PCI design simplifies host installation and driver configuration

Application Scenarios

• Metallurgy, paper mill, water plant Reliance AutoMax DCS central monitoring host cabinet configuration projects
• Production line FlexPak 3000 multi-drive group centralized parameter setting and real-time data monitoring system construction
• On-site faulty PCI communication card replacement and daily bus network maintenance of legacy Reliance automation systems
• Old factory DCS renovation project to upgrade high-speed PC-host bus interconnection capability
• SST 5136 series Reliance dedicated communication card spare parts inventory backup for manufacturing enterprises
• Heavy industry production line variable frequency drive centralized monitoring host communication hardware maintenance engineering projects