iNS Features
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iNS Features
The iNS offers the following features and benefits:
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Easy web-based set up and configuration
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Open systems communications for multi-site data networks
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Can be used in a variety of data communications applications
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1, 2 or 4 serial ports
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DB9 connectors (with screw-down retainers) on all ports
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Removable screw terminal connectors on all ports
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RS-232 and RS-422/RS-485 software configurable on all ports
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Standard 15Kv ESD protection on ports
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Optional serial port 3Kv magnetic isolation (ixNS models)
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Extended temperature range: -40C to 85C
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Rugged, IP40-rated metal enclosure with multiple mounting options
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High-speed serial connections (up to 230.4K baud)
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Standard single RJ-45, 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port
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1Kv isolation on Ethernet ports
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Optional four-port RJ-45, 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet switch
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Operating system independent
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Complete remote diagnostics
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LEDs for each port, signaling port status and error conditions
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Industry standard interoperability
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Modbus TCP to Modbus RTU gateway capability
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Supports NativeCOM, allowing serial ports to appear as local Windows COM ports
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Supports generic TCP/IP access to serial ports without requiring special protocols or
processing
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Standard support for LPR/LPD network printing under Windows and UNIX
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Telnet and reverse-telnet support for a variety of UNIX operating systems
Refer to the
NDS Administrator's Guide
for configuration and operation.
