NET101 User’s Manual -1-
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Section 1. Features
NET101 is one of the smallest RS232/RS422/RS485 Ethernet Converter in the
market. This device provides the means to transfer serial data over the Internet
without having to make changes to your existing hardware/software. That is done by
connecting two NET101 in Master mode and Slave mode. Alternatively, a virtual
driver can be installed to control the facility over Internet.
The NET101 also could be used as a MODBUS gateway. It could convert transaction
between the MODBUS on Serial Bus and MODBUS on TCP/IP. Please refer to the
specification of MODBUS for detailed specification on MODBUS.
Some of the main features of this device are;
Firmware:
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Built-in Web Server
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Support RS232 / 422 /485 (Half/Full Duplex) physical bus
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Auto-detection of Ethernet bus type
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Support Virtual COM port drivers from Microsoft Windows platform
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Support One-on-One communication mode
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Support Virtual COM port mode
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Gateway between MODBUS Serial and MODBUS on Ethernet
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Configuration via telnet, Web or Netility (freeware)
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PPPoE and DDNS protocol for xDSL broadband connection
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Serial data transfer rate up to 115kbps (19.2kbps for continuous
transmit/receive).
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Connects serial device to 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Network Access
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Support any Web Browser for configuration
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Network Protocol: HTTP server, TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, PPPoE, Dynamic DNS,
DNS Client, SNTP, BOOTP, DHCP, FTP Server, SNMP
Hardware:
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32-Bit 50MHz RISC ARM7 TDMI CPU
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System clock: 25MHz or 50MHz
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Flash Memory: 512KB / 1MB / 2MB / 4MB / 8MB
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Dynamic Memory: 2MB / 8MB / 16MB
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LCD display shows the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway
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Power supply: 4.8V to 7.0V, 250mA maximum.
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Operating Voltage: 3.3 volts
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Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 60°C
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Operating Humidity: 5% ~ 90%
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Dimensions: 48mm x 63mm x 21m
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Weight:
75g
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For Indoor Use. Protective housing required for outdoor use