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1.3 Description
This device can be purchased as a stand alone DIN Rail mounted unit, or
as a bench/wall mount unit.
The iServer is a stand alone Ethernet Server designed to connect devices with serial
interfaces to the Ethernet network using the TCP/IP protocol. It contains Ethernet and
RS232/RS485 interfaces.
The standard features include:
• Use standard Web Browser, TCP connection, HTTPget DOS program or Telnet
Simulation, for network connectivity.
• Install via RS232/RS485 serial port connection.
• Transfer data from RS232/RS485 serial interface to TCP/IP using built-in socket server.
• Use a standard home page or customize Web page for OEM applications.
The following example illustrates how you can hookup the devices with serial interface
on the network using the iServer:
Figure 1.1 Accessing Devices Over the Ethernet
COMMUNICATIONS
ETHERNET
DC POWER IN
RESET
+ - N/C
COMPUTER
(COM Port
Redirector)
COMPUTER
(Telnet or
IP-enabled
Programs)
COMPUTER
(Standard
Web Browser)
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