CP5512 + adapter in one for 400$ ???

[jirikk]

Hi,
I need to buy CP 5512, but at ebay I found some clone for 400$, look here:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/CP5512-Card-4-Si...664?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6385f180

Do you think, its OK? Anybody already tried ???
Thanks for answers.
J.

 

[bkottaras]

I've seen this one as well.
Haven't got it though.
I do have an actual CP5512 but I would be intersted to know how this one works. I could use a second unit.

 

[Jobbe]

I have the same card. It is not made by Siemens but it is some sort of "clone" (don't know the english word for it ). It works the same as the real CP5512. I've been using one for almost three years now and I didn't have any problems with it so far.

 

[jirikk]

Thanks Jobbe,
I Am gonna buy it.
BTW today I go to party with 2 guys from Bruxeles, hope will be able to walk tomorrow

 

[Jeff23spl]

a good side is to have a solid db9 connector vs the thin siemens cable supplied with the original CP
A downside may be if you need support about the CP itself or how to use it, maybe Siemens won'T be able to support you ...

 

[KalleOlsen]

@jirikk
Are you sure you shouldn't consider USB instead of PCMCIA?


Kalle

 

[userxyz]

Hello

Why USB ? It's slower. And in the PG/PC interface profibus diagnostics to see what is connected on what adresses is unpossible with an USB converter. I don't like the USB converters. Btw, the USB side connector on the module is weak.

PCMCIA is great, but indeed, the Siemens one is also weak on the connector. So I like this card from ebay, it's a sub D port.

I'm considering to buy one...

@jirikk
Are you sure you shouldn't consider USB instead of PCMCIA?


Kalle

 

[Nick B]

I have seen a couple that customers have bought. Very weak and buggy. PC blue screen randomly and connections often fail for no reason. Buyer beware.

Nick

 

[userxyz]

Siemens

Do you work at Siemens ?

I have seen a couple that customers have bought. Very weak and buggy. PC blue screen randomly and connections often fail for no reason. Buyer beware.

Nick

 

[KalleOlsen]

Why USB ? It's slower. And in the PG/PC interface profibus diagnostics to see what is connected on what adresses is unpossible with an USB converter. I don't like the USB converters. Btw, the USB side connector on the module is weak.

PCMCIA is great, but indeed, the Siemens one is also weak on the connector. So I like this card from ebay, it's a sub D port.

I'm considering to buy one...

I was thinking of that PCMCIA is a dying technology and it can be hard to find a laptop to put it into without using a sledge hammer.

Kalle

 

[userxyz]

Hmm

Maybe... but still, it works better then the USB junk.

I use ethernet as much as possible. I like PN CPU's . Ethernet is the future.

Regards,
Combo

I was thinking of that PCMCIA is a dying technology and it can be hard to find a laptop to put it into without using a sledge hammer.

Kalle

 

[KalleOlsen]

Maybe... but still, it works better then the USB junk.

I use ethernet as much as possible. I like PN CPU's . Ethernet is the future.

Regards,
Combo

And here is a quick-installer aid. Costs 15 €. ( Also made in China.).

 

[geniusintraining]

Try these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280452320613

 

[userxyz]

Cheap

Too cheap.

Try these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280452320613

 

[userxyz]

Fishkiller

Is this the tool you use to kill your fish ?

And here is a quick-installer aid. Costs 15 €. ( Also made in China.).