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DE-301, 1 port device server, 10/100M Ethernet, RS-232, DB9 male, 15KV ESD, 110V or 230V, EU, US, or UK plug

Introduction

The NPort Server Lite is an industrial-strength, network-based serial device server for connecting up to four RS-232 or RS-422/485 devices, such as CNCs, PLCs, scales, and scanners, directly to a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network running TCP/IP.

The NPort Server Lite Series has a revolutionary built-in human-machine LCM interface for displaying configuration parameters. This includes buttons for inputting data or for selecting the mode, and allows easy setup of the server, such as IP addresses, net mask, and gateway address. Furthermore, it can also monitor server status and data transmission, eliminating the need to prepare additional PCs during installation.

In addition to allowing serial devices to be networked, any PC Server or Workstation host without network access can be set up to allow access to remote serial devices by adding NPort Server Lite to its existing serial port. In other words, a pair of 1-port NPort Server Lites can be configured over the Ethernet and serve as a transparent serial channel without platform and distance limitations.

Benefits

    * Control RS-232 or RS-422/485 devices located virtually anywhere, via an Ethernet or the Internet

    * Easy installation and configuration in less than 15 minutes, saving engineer's time

    * Easy maintenance and troubleshooting with IP display

    * No need to change existing COM application software, saving hardware upgrade costs 

Applications

    * Industrial/Factory/Laboratory automation

    * SCADA systems

    * Automatic warehouse control systems

    * Building automation systems

    * Wafer fabrication systems

    * Self-service banking systems

    * Retail systems

    * Other remote and distributed serial device control

Features

Built-in human-machine LCD interface for setting up the server and displaying its IP address

Auto-detecting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface

Industrial strength design with DIN-Rail mounting rack; surge protection for all ports (15KV ESD)

Built-in Ethernet and TCP/IP protocol supports Driver Mode, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Server/Client, and Pair connection (1-port version only)

RS-485 ADDC (Automatic Data Direction Control) intelligence

Supports Windows Native COM drivers with automatic network connection recovery

Supports Linux fixed/real tty drivers

Comes with MOXA PComm Utility, the professional RS-232 communications development tool, including an easy to use API, and PComm Terminal Emulator

Specifications Hardware

Processor

16-bit CPU

I/O Controller

DE-301: 16C550C or compatible x 1

DE-302: 16C550C or compatible x 2

DE-304/334: 16C550C or compatible x 4

Memory 512 KB

Connector type Male DB9

Interface LAN

Auto-detecting 10/100BaseT(X)

Serial

RS-232: DE-301/302/304

RS-422/485: DE-334

No. of Ports

DE-301: 1 port

DE-302:2 ports

DE-304/334: 4 ports

Signals

RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD GND

RS-422: TxD+/-, RxD+/-, RTS+/-, CTS+/-, GND

2-wire RS-485: Data+(B)/-(A), GND

Performance

Speed

50 bps to 230.4 Kbps

Max. No. of Ports

256 (for Windows NT/2000/XP/2003)

128 (for Windows 95/98/ME)

Configuration

Parity

None, even, odd, space, mark

Data bits

5, 6, 7, 8

Stop bits

1, 1.5, 2

Flow Control

RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF

Operating Systems

DE-301/302/304/334

Windows 2000/XP/2003, Windows NT, Windows 95/98/ME, Linux Base, SCO UnixWare 2.1.x, SCO UnixWare 7

Operation Modes

DE-302/304/334

Driver Mode, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Server/Client

DE-301

Driver Mode, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Server/Client, Pair Connection

Power and Environment

Power Requirements

9 to 30 VDC, 1.05A/9V

Operating Temperature

0 to 55°C

Operating Humidity

5 to 95% RH

Storage Temperature

-20 to 85°C

Dimensions (W x D x H)

155 x 105 x 33 mm

Optical Isolation

Optional accessory TCC-100I, TCC-120I (see below) can be used to add Optical Isolation to DE-301/302/304/334.

Regulatory Approvals

FCC, CE, UL, CUL, TÜV