Advantech EDG-4500 Series Ethernet Data Gateway

The EDG-4504 is an industrial-grade network-based serial device server for connecting 4 RS-232/422/485 devices, such as CNCs, PLCs, scales, and scanners, directly to a TCP/IP network (Ethernet or Internet). Compared with similar devices on the market, it has the lowest cost, best performance, and most advanced features. Both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet connections are supported, providing higher bandwidth, lower traffic impact, and more layout flexibility.

Features

• Automatic network connection recovery
• Auto-detects 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface
• Supports an advanced security mechanism to avoid unauthorized access
• Tx/Rx LEDs for all ports to monitor data transmission
• Convenient and simple installation wizard
• Simple setup and configuration

Hardware

• I/O Controller 16C954 or compatible (auto hardware flow control)
• Memory 4 MB (4 ports)
• Connector Type DB9

Interface

• Network 10/100Base-T (10/100 Mbps)
• Serial RS-232/422/485
• Signals TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND

Performance

• Speed 50 bps ~ 230.4 kbps
• Max. No. of Ports 256 (per Windows? NT)

Configuration

• Parity None, even, odd, space, mask
• Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8
• Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2

OS supported

• EDG-4504 Windows? 98/NT/2000/XP

Power and Environment

• Power Requirements 10 ~ 30 VDC
• Operating Temperature 0 ~ 55ø C (32 ~ 131ø F)
• Surge Protection 15,000 VESD