The tDS-700 is a series of Serial-to-Ethernet device servers that are
designed to add Ethernet and Internet connectivity to any RS-232 and RS-422/485
device, and to eliminate the cable length limitation of legacy serial
communication. By using the VxComm Driver/Utility, the built-in COM port of the
tDS-700 series can be virtualized to a standard PC COM port in Windows.
Therefore, users can transparently access or monitor serial devices over the
Internet/Ethernet without software modification.
The tDS-700 device servers can be used to create a pair-connection
application (as well as serial-bridge or serial-tunnel), and can then route data
over TCP/IP between two serial devices, which is useful when connecting
mainframe computers, servers or other serial devices that do not themselves have
Ethernet capability. By virtue of its protocol independence and flexibility, the
tDS-700 meets the demands of virtually any network-enabled application.
DHCP minimizes configuration errors caused by manual IP address
configuration, such as address conflicts caused by the assignment of an IP
address to more than one computer or device at the same time. The tDS-700
supports the DHCP client function, which allows the tDS-700 to easily obtain the
necessary TCP/IP configuration information from a DHCP server. The tDS-700 also
contains a UDP responder that transmits its IP address information in response
to a UDP search from the VxComm Utility, making local management more efficient.
The tDS-700 features a powerful 32-bit MCU to enable efficient handling of
network traffic. It also has a built-in web server that provides an intuitive
web management interface to allow users to modify the settings of the module,
including DHCP/Static IP, gateway/mask and serial ports.
Based on an amazing tiny form-factor, the tDS-700 achieves the maximum space
savings that allows it to be easily installed anywhere, even directly attached
to a serial device or embedded into a machine.
The tDS-700 series also contains a built-in CPU watchdog, which automatically
resets the CPU if the built-in firmware is operating abnormally, or if there is
no communication between the tDS-700 and the host for a predefined period of
time (system timeout). This is an important feature that ensures the tDS-700
operates continuously, even in harsh environments.
The tDS-700 offers true IEEE 802.3af-compliant (classification, Class 1)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality using a standard category 5 Ethernet
cable to receive power from a PoE switch such as the NS-205PSE. If there is no
PoE switch on site, the tDS-700 will also accept power input from a DC adapter.
The tDS-700 is designed for ultra-low power consumption, reducing hidden costs
from increasing fuel and electricity prices, especially when you have a huge
amount of device servers installed. Reducing the amount of electricity consumed
by choosing energy-efficient equipment can have a positive impact on maintaining
a green environment.
It is equipped with a removable terminal block connector to allow easy
wiring, and also supports automatic RS-485 direction control when sending and
receiving data.
- Incorporates any RS-232/422/485 serial device in Ethernet
- Includes a VxComm Driver for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP/2003/2008/Vista/7/8
- Supports pair-connection (serial-bridge, serial-tunnel) applications
- Contains a 32-bit MCU that efficiently handles network traffic
- 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45 x 1 (Auto-negotiating, auto MDI/MDIX, LED
Indicators)
- Includes redundant power inputs: PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Class 1) and DC jack
- Allows automatic RS-485 direction control
- Supports TCP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP and TFTP protocols
- Supports UDP responder for device discovery
- Allows easy firmware update via the Ethernet
- Contains a tiny Web server for configuration
- Male DB-9 or terminal block connector for easy wiring
- Tiny form-factor and low power consumption
- RoHS compliant with no Halogen
- Made from fire retardant materials (UL94-V0 Level)
- Cost-effective device servers
