The VSCOM series of Ethernet serial device server provides an easy way to enable RS-232,422 and 485 serial devices to be an Ethernet LAN/WAN ready. The simply and friendly VS COM-PORT Windows driver installs virtual COM ports from the Device Manager of the operating system and the virtual COM port is designed to establish a connection between the VSCOM and Serial devices that allows communication in the same manner as a device connected to the COM port on the PC.
Can control 2 x RS232 devices located virtually anywhere (via Ethernet or Internet)
Lan interface10BaseT/100BaseTx Ethernet
Driver automaticly finds NetCom devices in the network
Configuration over Driver Panels, serial Port, Telnet, WEB Browser, SNMP
Automatic mode switching between Driver and Raw Mode
Support TCP/IP, UDP, Telnet, DHCP, ICMP, HTTP, SNMP V1/2c/3, DNS
Overview VS NetCom 211 is an industrial-strength network-based serial device server for connecting two RS232 devices like CNC, PLC, weighting scale, scanner and other devices directly to the 10/100Mbps Ethernet network running TCP/IP.
In addition to allowing serial devices to get networked, any host (PC Server or Workstation) without network access can also access remote serial device via adding NetCom devices to the existing serial port. NetCom 211 can be configured over Driver Panels, WEB Browser, serial Port, Telnet, SNMP and serves as a transparent serial channel without platform and distance limitation.
Applications Industrial / Factory / Laboratory automation
SCADA system
Automatic warehouse control system
Building automation system
Wafer fabrication system
Self-service banking system
Retail system
Other remote and distributed serial devices control
Specification
Hardware
Processor: ARM 7 TDMI 50MHz
I/O controller: 16C550C or compatible
Memory: 8MB SDRAM, 1 MB Flash
Connector type: RJ45 for LAN, 2 x RJ45 -8pin for serial Port
Interface
LAN interface: Auto-detecting 10BaseT/100BaseTx
Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, Telnet, DHCP, ICMP, HTTP, SNMP V1/2c/3, DNS
Serial interface: 2 x RS232
No. of port: 2, Speed up to 460Kbps
Available Modes: RS232 full duplex
Signals: RS232: TxD, RxD, RTS/CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND
RS422/485: only RS232
Performance
Speed: up to 460Kbps
Parity: None, even, odd, space, mark
Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
IRQ: None
I/O address: None
Operating Modes:
Driver mode: VScom Driver for Win XP, Win2000
Creates virtual Com port
TCP Raw Server: Raw data transfer over TCP/IP. Waits for incoming connections.
TCP Raw Client: Raw data transfer over TCP/IP. Connects to a host or device waiting for incoming connections
TCP Advanced Settings: Special settings for user-defined modes
UDP Mode: Raw data transfer UDP. The NetCom is client and server at the same time. With the timeout functionality and a configurable trigger string it can make defined UDP packets of incoming data.
Null Modem Tunnel: Connecting two NetCom used as virtual null modem cable
Power and Environment
Power requirements: 9 - 30V DC, 250mA, 12V 200mA
Power supply Adapter: 9V, 500mA
Dimension: 73×115×27 mm³ (W×L×H)
101×121×27 mm³ with connectors
Special Features:
Installation: Configuration utility automaticly finds NetCom devices in the network
Operating mode: Automatic mode switching between Driver and TCP RAW mode.
With TCP Advanced settings it is possible to configure the NetCom for using it in multiple modes, so it decides automaticly which mode should be used.
Configuration: Configuration over Driver Panels, NetCom Manager, WEB Browser, serial console, Telnet, SNMP
SNMP: special VScom MIB included
ART: no
DNS: Domain Name Server support
Serial interface: Serial Interface configurable with external switch
Firewall: Special precautions for Firewall environments
Firmware: Firmware update over WEB Browser, Telnet, ComPort
LEDs: LEDs for Power, Tx, Rx, LAN Link, LAN Speed
Security:
Password access: Every capabilities of configuration use the same password including SNMP V3
Ordering Information
Product Name: VS NetCom 211
Packing list: VS NetCom 211
Power supply adapter 9V, 500mA
CD-ROM with Driver and configuration software
2 x RJ45 8-pin to DSUB 9 male RS232 cable 1m
Printed Quick Installation Guide