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Page 3 IP232 Installation and Configuration Manual
Features and Specifications
APPLICATION:
The IP232 is an Ethernet to RS-232 Serial Port Bridge. It may be used to connect any standard serial
communications device such as a PC, an audio/video distribution system, or an
Ness
-M1 Control, to an Ethernet
network. It allows bi-directional communication between the two. It operates as a network server, which means it
does not
initiate network connections, but rather, accepts them. Once a network connection is accepted, the
remote networked device or computer is virtually connected to the serial device on the other side of the Bridge.
Both the network device and the serial device can send and receive messages to and from each other. Up to twelve
network devices may be connected simultaneously. Data sent from any one of them is bridged to the serial port.
Data received on the serial side is transmitted to all connected network devices.
It is powered by an
Ness (100-310)
12 Volts DC, 1.5 Amp plug-in power supply/adapter (included). A software setup
utility for configuring the serial and network setup options can be installed from the included CD ROM or may be
downloaded from www.
ness.com.au
. The IP232 is factory defaulted to obtain a dynamic IP address from a
DHCP server (i.e. Ethernet switch, cable modem, etc.), however it may also be setup with a static IP address.
Note: The ELK-IP232 is not replacing the NESS -M1XEP. Unlike the M1XEP the ELK-IP232
does not offer a built-in web server and cannot send email or alarm reporting.
FEATURES:
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Allows up to twelve (12) simultaneous TCP-IP network connections
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Selectable baud rate from 300 to 115200 baud
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Supports software handshaking (XON/XOFF) and hardware handshaking (RTS/CTS)
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Multiple Bridges can be used on the same network
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Can be updated in the field with new firmware using the Configuration Utility
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Integrated 802.3 compliant 10/100 Mbit network interface
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RS232, DB9M 9-pin serial port connection
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Connects to the M1 RS-232 Serial port (Port 0).
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RJ45 8-pin Network Jack
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2.1mm barrel type power connector (center positive)
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LED Indicators for Power, Link, and Data
SPECIFICATIONS:
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Operating Voltage: 12 Volts D.C. Plug-in Power Supply **
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Current Draw: approx. 135 mA
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Dimensions: 3.85” L x 1.7” W x 0.93” D
** Any required network equipment, i.e. Ethernet switch, router, cable modem, etc. including the plug-in power supply for
the IP232,
MUST be backed up with an adequately sized UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in order for the
equipment to continue operating during brief power outages.
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