Serial Port Server can be otherwise described as an RS-485, RS-422 and RS-232 to Ethernet signal converter, allowing you to connect serial devices to a LAN or the Internet. This gives you the ability to read, control and communicate with RS-232 and RS-485 devices from a computer, controller or any other device that has Ethernet communication. In practice, this usually means the ability to connect meters, cash registers, readers, scales and other terminal devices to a host system such as a SCADA system.
Most important features of NP301 serial port
Universal serial communication port
A characteristic feature of the Port Server NP301 is the built-in universal port on the serial communication side. This means that we can use any port for communication: RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. However, despite two separate interfaces for RS-232 and RS-485, the server can only use one serial port at a time, which means using either RS-232 or RS-485 communication at one time.
Metal housing and wide temperature range
Another feature of the NP301 converter is its metal housing with DIN rail mounting. The entire device is resistant to electromagnetic discharge, shock, drop and vibration, which, combined with a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 75°C, gives the characteristics of devices designed for industrial applications. The wide temperature range not only allows us to use the devices in outdoor conditions, where sub-zero temperatures can prevail, but also (and perhaps even primarily) inside control boxes and cabinets, where the dense assembly of many devices often causes a significant amount of heat to be emitted and increases the overall temperature inside the cabinet. Only devices designed with industrial standards in mind can operate seamlessly in such conditions.
Wide power range
NP301 can be powered in the range of 9-48VDC, so it is perfect for any installation environment, including telecom poles with 48VDC power supply. The unit comes with a classic 230VAC to 12VDC plug-in power supply, which connects on a 3-pin screw connector.
How to configure NP301 serial port server?
A very easy-to-use web interface is used to configure the device, basically you just need to connect the NP301 to the power supply, plug the server into the LAN or connect the cable directly to your computer and log in to the web server with the default IP address 192. 168.1.254.The interface allows us to configure all the necessary functions of the server from its name, IP address, to selecting the appropriate mode of the serial port and giving it the appropriate baud rate, parity, stop/start bits and so on. Properly configured serial port server NP301 can work not only in the local network, but also using the Internet, which gives you the ability to remotely communicate with RS-232 and RS-485 devices from anywhere in the world.
Serial Port Server requires virtual serial port software to run on a computer, which emulates the connection to the NP301 as if the computer and devices connected to the NP301 via RS-232 or RS-485 were actually connected to each other serially. Manufacturer 3onedata provides with the device the VSP manager software, which makes it very easy and intuitive to install VCOM (virtual COM port) on Windows systems. The converter supports up to 4 TCP clients for each serial port simultaneously.
Our customers note the very good value for money and high reliability of the product. An excellent confirmation of this quality is the reviews given by our customers, available on the product page under the reviews tab: PN301 reviews (https://consteel-electronics.com/NP301).
Finally, the device meets all necessary standards and has the necessary certifications, including CE, FCC and RoHS. As the exclusive distributor of 3onedata products, we provide technical support for installation and at least a 5-year warranty on the purchase of all serial port servers.
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