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Serial-to-Ethernet Multiport Solutions—
Ideal for Industrial Automation
Standalone Multiport
Serial Device Servers for Ethernet
In the not too distant future, 'everything is networked' will
be the norm, and Moxa's NPort Server Family, a revolutionary line
of standalone multiport serial device servers, will be there to
make it a reality. NPort Server products are designed to act as
a bridge for Serial-to-Ethernet connectivity, and can be used
to network numerous serial devices that do not have a built-in
Ethernet port. This is what they deliver:
Network-Enabled Solution:
Bringing serial devices to the Ethernet and Internet
The NPort Server Family provides 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 RS-232 or RS-422/485
ports, and one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface. This allows Windows
NT, Windows 95/98, and PC-based Unix hosts to control numerous
distributed RS-232/422/485 serial devices, such as instruments,
terminals, modems, sensors, and industrial equipment, over TCP/IP
networks. Take NPort Driver as an example. This dedicated port
redirect driver enables Windows NT and Windows 95/98 hosts to
transparently access the ports on an NPort Server product as if
they were physical COM ports.
Thin Server Solution:
Cutting PC investment with standalone servers
Unlike traditional PC slot-required multi-port serial boards,
the standalone NPort Server Family operates independently on a
LAN (Local Area Network). It does not require a host's limited
slot resources, and there is no longer a need to buy an extra
PC for adding serial devices, or to upgrade a PC to improve performance.
When additional devices are required, simply attach NPort Server
to the LAN. This saves tremendous time and effort in breaking
down the host and struggling with hardware conflicts.
Distributed and Scalable Solution:
Greatest layout flexibility and port scalability for distributed
and scalable applications
For businesses that are continuously growing, a TCP/IP network
is a cost-effective distributed solution when layout flexibility
and port scalability are required. Serial devices attached to
NPort Server can be placed anywhere on a TCP/IP network and seamlessly
linked to Windows NT, Windows 95/98, or PC-based Unix hosts. A
Windows NT host, for example, can control up to 256 real COM ports
that can be tailored specifically for your growing business. The
NPort Server Family can be expanded without bound in an Ethernet/Internet
environment to control serial devices distributed among different
floors, buildings, cities, or even countries.
Instant Solution:
Move your serial device to the Ethernet without changing any application
software
With the help of NPort Server, you can instantly turn your traditional
serial connection into a TCP/IP Ethernet connection. And thanks
to Moxa's Native COM driver, you may use the same application
software developed for COM ports and Multiport Boards, but enjoy
the flexibility and benefits of a network connection. Compare
this with other alternatives for which you would need to use socket
programming, or some other special approach to access each serial
port on the network.
Easy-to-Use Solution:
Quick installation, easy administration, and convenient
maintenance
Starting with your first installation, NPort Manager and its
installation wizard will guide you through each installation and
configuration process. And the friendly Windows interface will
make you an expert at controlling connected serial devices, even
if you're just a novice. In addition, there are many comprehensive
utility tools, such as Monitor, Diagnostics, Data Scope, and Performance
Analyzer that help you become an effective NPort Server administrator.
Least Downtime Solution:
Hot-swap and port-sharing capabilities minimize system
downtime
When adding or replacing an NPort Server, there is no need to
take down the host and stop all host services. Hot swappability
not only simplifies maintenance procedures, but also improves
outage management by minimizing overall productivity impacts.
In addition, different hosts can share each serial port, which
is perfect for redundant system design. The NPort Server Family
effectively minimizes system downtime and significantly cuts maintenance
costs.
Professional Development Solution:
MOXA PComm Pro
MOXA PComm Pro, the most powerful serial communication development
tool available, minimizes the time to market. You do not need
to study Microsoft's Win32 COMM API to develop 32-bit solutions.
With powerful libraries and useful utilities such as Data Scope
and Performance Analyzer, developing serial communication applications
is a breeze.
Recommended Products
Applications
- Industrial/Factory automation systems
- SCADA systems
- Telecommunications
- Automatic warehouse control systems
- Building automation systems
- Wafer fabrication systems
- Self-service banking systems
- Large scale retail systems
- Other remote and distributed serial device control
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