B&B Electronics Manufacturing: Ethernet Serial Servers
March 21, 2012
These small form factor serial servers connect RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 serial devices to Ethernet networks, allowing the serial devices to become nodes on the network.
The Vlinx VESP211 series are rated for industrial 61000-6-2, EMC Level 3 harsh environments, wiyth operating temperatures of -40 to 80ºC. The Model VESP211 supports RS-232/422/485 (MEI) with a DB9M serial port and RJ45 Ethernet port; Model VESP211-232 supports RS-232 with a DB9M serial port and RJ45 Ethernet port; while the Model VESP211-485 supports RS-422/485 with a removable terminal block and RJ45 Ethernet port. All units are available in panel (standard) or DIN-rail mountable (with optional adapter) versions, and run on 10 to 30 VDC; they are shipped with a 12 VDC power supply. Installation, configuration, and monitoring are done with Vlinx Manager software running on a PC over a LAN/ WAN via the built-in web server and a web browser. Suggested applications include retail, point-of-sale, security, laboratory and hospitality. For more information, visit www.bb-elec.com or 800.346.3119.
