Serial EDAS
Remotely access RS-232 devices over your Ethernet
Scales,
terminals, printers, PLCs,
barcode scanners, instruments, and more
can be accessed right from your desk
Intelligent
Instrumentation’s Ethernet/Serial Interface offers a simple and reasonably
priced way to connect RS-232 devices directly to an Ethernet network. These new
devices use the industry standard TCP/IP protocol, providing a non-proprietary
communication link with virtually any type of host. Real-time communication
between RS-232 devices and any number of networked computers, databases and
applications is supported.
The Ethernet/Serial Interface features a compact, efficient
design which is easily mounted in areas with limited space. A DIN-rail mounting
option allows it to be mounted directly to walls, machinery, or the inside of a
cabinet. Two models of the Ethernet/Serial Interface are available. The
EDAS-1025E-1 features two bi-directional RS-232 ports, and the EDAS-1025E-2 has
four ports.
Almost every facility uses at least one or several of these
types of devices. Chances are, you do too. By connecting these serial devices to
your Ethernet, you can easily share data with any number of computers and other
resources on your network. This approach is much more convenient and economical
than connecting each RS-232 device directly to a host system. The additional
benefits of simplified wiring and centralized management saves time and money
for everyone involved.
Open System
Serial EDAS units communicate over any Ethernet network (LAN) using
industry-standard TCP/IP protocol, providing a non-proprietary interface to
virtually any host. Each EDAS unit has a TCP/IP stack built-in and receives its
own unique network IP address configured through one of its on-board RS-232
serial ports.
Operation
Unlike transceivers, repeaters or port multipliers, the Ethernet/Serial
Interface is an intelligent device that performs more than just a physical
connection or signal-forwarding function. It can be configured to communicate
synchronously, so that it only responds to polling requests from a host.
Alternately, it can communicate asynchronously, so that it automatically
broadcasts data as it is received from a connected RS-232 device. You can
configure it to recognize the correct terminator so that it knows when to send
data, and you can have it send the data it receives from the connected RS-232
device to any host you designate.
4 port EDAS serial base unit
