iDS6
Series User’s Manual
iS5 Communications Inc.
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Introduction
1.1
About the iDS6 Serial Device Server
The iDS6 series is an industrial grade serial server with 4 ports RS232/422/485 and 2 LAN ports with optional
isolation form RS-422/485 serial ports and one P.O.E PD Ethernet port. Users are able to configure the iDS6
using a web browser via one of the LAN ports on the iDS6. The iDS6 series offers many powerful features for
HW & SW redundant functions.
When the connection between master-link and LAN fails, if setup in Redundant mode the iDS6 can
automatically switch to the other LAN port within 10m, and thus guarantee a non-stop connection. The iDS6
series also supports Switch mode, allowing users to Daisy Chain several serial servers to reduce the usage of
Ethernet switch ports. Also, the iDS6 can simultaneously transfer data into 5 host PCs. This feature can assure
all critical data is saved in different host PCs to avoid Ethernet break or host PCs failure.
Additionally, the iDS6 series provides dual redundant power inputs on a terminal block connection. The iDS6
series provides NAT pass through function so that users are able to manage iDS6 inside or outside the NAT
router.
1.2
Software Features
Redundant Dual Ethernet Ports: Recovery time < 10ms.
Switch Mode Supported: Daisy Chain support to reduce usage of switch ports.
NAT-pass through: User can manage iDS6 through NAT router.
Redundant multiple host devices: 5 simultaneous in Virtual COM, TCP Server, TCP Client mode, UDP.
Secured Management by HTTPS and SSH.
Versatile Mode: Virtual Com, Serial Tunnel, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP
Event Warning by Syslog, Email, SNMP trap, Relay and Beeper
Various Windows O.S. supported: Windows NT/2000/ XP/ 2003/VISTA 32bits
1.3
Hardware Features
2 x 10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet port
1 optional PoE PD port (IEEE 802.3af compliant)
4 x isolated serial port (DB9 or 5 pin terminal block)
Dual Power Input low-voltage (LV) DC (10-48VDC)
Dual Power Input medium-voltage (MV) DC (36-75VDC)
Single Input Hi-voltage (HV) AC/DC input (85-264VAC, 880-300VDC) with Single (10-48VDC) backup
Wide Operating Temperature: -40 to 85
o
C
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85
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C
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Chassis: IP-40 Galvanized Steel
Dimensions: 52 mm(W)x 106.1 mm( D )x 144.3 mm(H)
