ECU-P1522 – 2-Port SFP HSR/PRP PCIe Card by Advantech

The ECU-P1522 from Advantech is a standard PCIe extension card engineered specifically for power and energy infrastructure applications requiring high-availability network redundancy. This 2-port SFP base Ethernet card integrates both High-availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR) and Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) functionality compliant with IEC 62439-3 standards, enabling zero-packet-loss communication critical for substation automation and smart grid applications. The low profile PCI Express x1 Gen 1 form factor allows easy integration into industrial computers and servers with limited expansion space. Featuring two SFP mini-GBIC ports supporting both 1000Base-X and 100Base-FX interfaces, the card provides flexible fiber optic connectivity options through compatible SFP modules including multi-mode and RJ45 variants. An additional RJ45 interlink port enables connection to non-redundant network segments. Hardware-based HSR/PRP mode selection via physical switch ensures reliable protocol configuration without software dependency. IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol support enables microsecond-level time synchronization essential for power utility applications including IEC 61850 implementations. The comprehensive LED status indicators provide at-a-glance monitoring of link activity, protocol mode, and port speed. Designed for demanding industrial environments, the ECU-P1522 operates reliably across an extended temperature range of -25 to 70°C with 10 to 90% relative humidity tolerance. CE and FCC certifications confirm electromagnetic compatibility for deployment in regulated environments. Typical applications include electrical substation automation systems, smart grid infrastructure, industrial process control networks, and any mission-critical application requiring bumpless network failover. The card measures 68.9x181x20.32mm and requires both 12V and 3.3V power rails. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Advantech power and energy communication solutions.