The NXHX 90-MC development board is an evaluation board designed by Hilscher specifically for multi-protocol network applications, making it ideal for developing drive applications and motor control systems. Key features of this development board include:
- Full Network Protocol Support: Developers can use the same hardware to test and develop various network applications, significantly improving development efficiency.
- Rich Software Examples: The board offers numerous software examples to help developers simplify the development process for drive applications and motor control systems.
- Built-in Debugging Interface: The integrated debugging interface allows developers to debug their code more conveniently, further enhancing development efficiency.
The NXHX 90-MC development board demonstrates how to integrate network interfaces and motor drive systems using the netX 90 controller. Depending on the software installed, users can flexibly choose motor types, position detection methods, and application configurations.
Standard Firmware and Extended Features
The board's built-in standard firmware can be stored in Flash memory and includes communication protocols and an integrated web server, allowing users to perform software updates easily. Users can also expand external memory to utilize an extended version of the communication firmware, offering advanced features such as IoT connectivity, (D)TLS support, and dynamic web server functionality. An external host interface (dual-port memory) allows customers to access the netX 90, providing a scalable network interface solution similar to the internal DPM structure.
Complete Development Environment
The NXHX 90-MC development board works seamlessly with Hilscher's netX Studio CDT, a free Eclipse-based integrated development environment (IDE) that includes all the tools needed for configuring, developing, and debugging embedded applications. Sample projects for different communication protocols, such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP, are included, with communication firmware that can be easily loaded and configured.
Additionally, the development kit provides sample projects based on the cifX API, showcasing how to quickly connect a controller via the network. For motor control, the examples include a field-oriented control (FOC) program for servo motors, using PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors) as an example, with built-in Hall sensors and an optional encoder.