When you have 2 or more serial devices requiring 10 or 100 Base-T Ethernet connectivity, choose the Ether232Duo for best value. Installing easily, the low price Ether232Duo simultaneously connects up to two asynchronous RS232 devices to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet LAN/WAN.

• Two Port Serial to 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Connectivity
• Feature-rich device networking
• Real-time network access to 2 serial devices
• Extend the life of existing equipment
• Simple installation and management

Ideal for POS systems, security systems, industrial automation,  building automation, or any application using RS 232 devices, the Serial Link provides a serial port that is network enabled and simple to install, configure, and control. Any serial device can send its information to an Ether Serial Link, which then places that information on the Ethernet.  We use these to control robots.  One method is to set up the device as a serial port using programs such this freeware HW VSP - Produced by www.HW-group.com.    Use the other port to plug in your GPS or other RS232 device.   If you want to take it another step further you can put this device on a wireless bridge along with an IP camera, and you have a WiFi Robot!

Application Diagram:

The Ether232Duo leverages Precidia's proven protocol conversion technology to deliver a simple, low-cost path to IP connectivity for stand-alone serial equipment. The Ether232Duo extends the functional life of existing equipment, much of which is costly to replace and operates reliably. Designed to offer maximum flexibility for a wide range of industries, the Ether232Duo features 100Base-T capability, remote configuration and software download, and modes of operation that include serial tunneling, transparent and modem emulation. You can download the PDF manual here. You can download the PDF brochure here.

Features:

• Transparent to existing serial connections
• 2 x RS232 serial ports supporting up to 115200 bps
• Compatible with TCP/IP networks and routers for Internet or Intranet applications
• 10/100 Base-T capability
• Built-in web server, supporting dynamic and static web pages
• Supports hardware and software control
• Dual serial device management from a single PC over Ethernet
• Local and remote configuration and software upgrade capability
• SNMPv2c support for improved network management
• Telnet and Reverse Telnet connections
• Supports any asynchronous RS232 serial device with 7 or 8 bit data, with or without parity
• Local and remote password protection for security
• Automatic switchover to backup server on failure
• Capable of automatic connection and connection recovery
• Remote Com Port Control allows user to remotely manage the device's serial port
• User downloadable web page
• Extended SNMP traps and alerts
• Supports IPSec (manually keyed)
• Auto-identity header for units with dynamic IP
• Visual status LEDs
• One year warranty

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