Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Serial-to-Serial Device Server User Guide (S000354C)
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Chapter 1 – Product Description &
Specifications
Product Description
The MultiConnect serial-to-serial device server enables installed serial devices to connect to the Internet for remote
monitoring, control and configuration.
Internet-Enable Any Device.
The MultiConnect provides the powerful ability to IP-enable serial devices allowing
more options for data acquisition, device management, and industrial control than would otherwise be available.
Simply install the MultiConnect between a serial device and an analog, ISDN, or wireless modem to send and receive
data over the Internet. It can also serve as a single Web page in response to a Web browser request.
Reduces Development Time.
MultiConnect can make your existing and next generation serial device IP-ready
without requiring hardware changes to its design. MultiConnect actually provides faster time-to-market because it
relieves the burden and expense of writing and maintaining Internet applications. The complete, ready-to-integrate
MultiConnect allows you to enhance your product while you focus on developing its core features.
Management and Configuration.
MultiConnect has several means of management and configuration built into the
design. It supports remote configuration, which means you can have central site setup and control of the remote
MultiConnect device servers via the command line interface or telnet.
Applications
The MultiConnect will IP-enable any device to provide remote monitoring, control and configuration of any system.
The solution is ideal for the following applications:
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Appliances
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ATM terminals
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Credit card and check verification systems
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Data collection
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Gas pumps
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Industrial and medical remote monitoring systems
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Point-of-sale terminals
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Remote diagnostics
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Remote metering
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Security systems
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Ticketing machines
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Vending/gaming machines
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And more…..
