Introduction
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UDS-10 User Guide
1.3 UDS-10-IAP Device Server
Note: This section is for the UDS-10-IAP only.
The Lantronix Industrial Automation Platform (IAP) family of Device Servers allows a single
network and protocol to connect multiple serial devices from many vendors. IAP provides
the automation industry with a network-enabling solution using TCP/IP and standard Ethernet
networks that is vendor-independent.
By encapsulating serial data and transporting it over Ethernet, the Device Server allows
virtual serial links to be established over Ethernet and IP (TCP/IP, UDP/IP) networks. As a
result, limited distance, point-to-point, direct serial connections can be extended within the
plant, throughout the facility, or across the global enterprise. The following picture is one of
the Device Servers in the IAP family.
Figure 1 – UDS-10-IAP
Lantronix provides IAP Device Servers specifically designed for different industrial
environments.
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CoBox-DR1-IAP, with a DIN rail interface for harsh environments or alongside
controls instruments in electrical panels.
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CoBox-FL-IAP, with fiber connectivity for long cable runs or electrically hazardous
environments.
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UDS-10-IAP, a compact Device Server for use in less demanding environments.
