Tiny Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server and Modbus Gateway
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3.7. Tiny Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server and Modbus Gateway
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tDS-700 Series
Tiny Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server
Features
Incorporates any RS-232/422/485 serial device in Ethernet
Includes a VxComm Driver for 32/64-bit Windows XP/2003/Vista/7
Supports pair-connection (serial-bridge, serial-tunnel) applications
Contains a 32-bit MCU that efficiently handles network traffic
10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45 x1
(Auto-negotiating, auto MDI/MDIX, LED Indicators)
Includes redundant power inputs: PoE and DC jack
Allows automatic RS-485 direction control
Supports TCP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP and TFTP protocols
Supports UDP responder for device discovery
Allows easy firmware updates via the Ethernet
Contains a tiny Web server for configuration
Male DB-9 or terminal block connector for easy wiring
Tiny form-factor and low power consumption
RoHS compliant with no Halogen
Made from fire retardant materials (UL94-V0 Level)
Cost-effective Device Servers
Introduction
The tDS-700 is a series of Serial-to-Ethernet device servers designed to add Ethernet and Internet connectivity to any RS-232 and
RS-422/485 device, and to eliminate the cable length limitation of legacy serial communication. By using the VxComm Driver/Utility,
the built-in COM port of the tDS-700 series can be virtualized to a standard PC COM port in Windows. Therefore, users can
transparently access or monitor serial devices over the Internet/Ethernet without software modification.
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The VxComm Driver/Utility supports the most popular operating
system in the world, including 32-bit and 64-bit Windows
7/Vista/2008/2003/XP. The virtual COM works transparently and is
protocol independent, enabling perfect integration with your current
central computer. The utility provides an easy configuration
interface that can be used to quickly create and map virtual COM
ports to one or several tDS-700 modules. In addition, the utility
contains a built-in terminal program, so users can send/receive
command/data via the terminal program for easy testing.
The tDS-700 device servers can be used to create a
pair-connection application (as well as serial-bridge or
serial-tunnel), and can then route data over TCP/IP between two
serial devices, which is useful when connecting mainframe
computers, servers or other serial devices that do not
themselves have Ethernet capability. By virtue of its protocol
independence and flexibility, the tDS-700 meets the demands of
virtually any network-enabled application.
DHCP minimizes configuration errors caused by manual IP address
configuration, such as address conflicts caused by the assignment
of an IP address to more than one computer or device at the same
time. The tDS-700 supports the DHCP client function, which allows
the tDS-700 to easily obtain the necessary TCP/IP configuration
information from a DHCP server. The tDS-700 also contains a
UDP responder that transmits its IP address information in
response to a UDP search from the VxComm Utility, making local
management more efficient.
The tDS-700 features a powerful 32-bit MCU to enable efficient handling of network traffic. It also has a built-in web server that
provides an intuitive web management interface to allow users to modify the settings of the module, including DHCP/Static IP,
gateway/mask and serial ports.
Based on an amazing tiny form-factor, the tDS-700 achieves the maximum space savings that allows it to be easily installed anywhere,
even directly attached to a serial device or embedded into a machine.
The tDS-700 series also contains a built-in CPU watchdog, which automatically resets the CPU if the built-in firmware is operating
abnormally, or if there is no communication between the tDS-700 and the host for a predefined period of time (system timeout). This
is an important feature that ensures the tDS-700 operates continuously, even in harsh environments.
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The tDS-700 offers true IEEE 802.3af-compliant (classification, Class
1) Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality using a standard
Low Power
Consumption
have a huge amount of device servers installed. Reducing the
amount of electricity consumed by choosing energy-efficient
equipment can have a positive impact on maintaining a green
environment.
The tDS-712 is equipped with a male DB-9 connector, while other
models are equipped with a removable terminal block connector to
allow easy wiring, and also supports automatic RS-485 direction
control when sending and receiving data.
The tDS-700 has the same basic Serial-to-Ethernet gateway and
virtual COM functions as the PPDS-700-MTCP series, as shown in
the right-hand-side comparison table.
Tiny Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server and Modbus Gateway
Modbus G
dbu
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dbudbudb
dbu
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Programmable Device Servers (Serial-to-Ethernet)
tGW-700 Series
Tiny Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway
Features
Cost-effective Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway
Supports Modbus/TCP master and slave
Supports Modbus RTU/ASCII master and slave
Contains a 32-bit MCU that efficiently handles network traffic
10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45 x1
(Auto-negotiating, auto MDI/MDIX, LED Indicators)
Includes redundant power inputs: PoE and DC jack
Allows automatically RS-485 direction control
Supports TCP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP and TFTP protocols
Supports UDP responder for device discovery
Allows easy firmware updates via the Ethernet
Contains a tiny Web server for configuration
Male DB-9 or terminal block connector for easy wiring
Tiny form-factor and low power consumption
RoHS compliant with no Halogen
Made from fire retardant materials (UL94-V0 Level)
Introduction
Modbus has become a de facto standard industrial communication protocol, and is now the most commonly available means of
connecting industrial electronic devices. Modbus allows for communication between many devices connected to the same RS-485
network, for example, a system that measures temperature and humidity and communicates the results to a computer. Modbus is
often used to connect a supervisory computer with a remote terminal unit (RTU) in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
systems.
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The tGW-700 module is a Modbus TCP to RTU/ASCII gateway that enables a Modbus/TCP host to communicate with serial Modbus
RTU/ASCII devices through an Ethernet network, and eliminates the cable length limitation of legacy serial communication devices.
The module can be used to create a pair-connection application (as well as serial-bridge or serial-tunnel application), and can then
route data over TCP/IP between two serial Modbus RTU/ASCII devices, which is useful when connecting mainframe computers,
servers or other serial devices that use Modbus RTU/ASCII protocols and do not themselves have Ethernet capability.
DHCP minimizes configuration errors caused by manual IP
address configuration, such as address conflicts caused by the
assignment of an IP address to more than one computer or
device at the same time. The tGW-700 module supports the
DHCP client function, which allows it to easily obtain the
necessary TCP/IP configuration information from a DHCP server.
The module also contains a UDP responder that transmits its IP
address information in response to a UDP search from the
eSearch utility, making local management more efficient.
The tGW-700 module features a powerful 32-bit MCU to enable
efficient handling of network traffic, and also has a built-in web
server that provides an intuitive web management interface
that allows users to modify the configuration of the module,
including the DHCP/Static IP, the gateway/mask settings and
the serial port settings.
The module contains a dual watchdog, including a CPU watchdog (for hardware functions) and a host watchdog (for software
functions). The CPU watchdog automatically resets the CPU if the built-in firmware is operating abnormally, while the host watchdog
automatically resets the CPU if there is no communication between the module and the host (PC or PLC) for a predefined period of
time (system timeout). The dual watchdog is an important feature that ensures the module operates continuously, even in harsh
environments.
Low Power
Consumption
The module is equipped with a male DB-9 or a removable terminal block connector to allow easy wiring. Based on an amazing tiny
form-factor, the tGW-700 achieves maximum space savings that allows it to be easily installed anywhere, even directly embedded into
a machine. It also supports automatic RS-485 direction control when sending and receiving data, thereby improving the stability of the
RS-485 communication.
The tGW-700 module offers true IEEE 802.3af-compliant (classification, Class 1) Power over Ethernet (PoE)
functionality using a standard category 5 Ethernet cable to receive power from a PoE switch such as the
NS-205PSE. If there is no PoE switch on site, the module will also accept power input from a DC adapter.
The tGW-700 module is designed for ultra-low power consumption, reducing hidden costs from
increasing fuel and electricity prices, especially when you have a large number of modules installed.
Reducing the amount of electricity consumed by choosing energy-efficient equipment can have a
positive impact on maintaining a green environment.
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tGW-700 Series PPDS-700-MTCP Series
10/100 M, PoEEthernet10/100 M, PoE
-ProgrammableYes
-Virtual COMYes
Virtual I/OYes
DHCPYes
Web ConfigurationYes
Tiny Device Server with PoE and 1 RS-232 Port (RoHS)tDS-712 CR
Tiny Device Server with PoE and 2 RS-232 Ports (RoHS)tDS-722 CR
Tiny Device Server with PoE and 3 RS-232 Ports (RoHS)tDS-732 CR
Tiny Device Server with PoE and 1 RS-422/485 Port (RoHS)tDS-715 CR
Tiny Device Server with PoE and 2 RS-485 Ports (RoHS)tDS-725 CR
Tiny Device Server with PoE and 3 RS-485 Ports (RoHS)tDS-735 CR
Tiny Device Server with PoE and 1 RS-232/422/485 Port (RoHS)tDS-718 CR
Tiny Device Server with PoE, 1 RS-485 and 1 RS-232 Ports (RoHS)tDS-724 CR
Tiny Device Server with PoE, 1 RS-485 and 2 RS-232 Ports (RoHS)tDS-734 CR
Tiny Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway with PoE and 1 RS-232 Port (RoHS)tGW-712 CR
Tiny Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway with PoE and 2 RS-232 Ports (RoHS)tGW-722 CR
Tiny Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway with PoE and 3 RS-232 Ports (RoHS)tGW-732 CR
Tiny Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway with PoE and 1 RS-422/485 (RoHS)tGW-715 CR
Tiny Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway with PoE and 2 RS-485 Ports (RoHS)tGW-725 CR
Tiny Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway with PoE and 3 RS-485 Ports (RoHS)tGW-735 CR
Tiny Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway with PoE and 1 RS-232/422/485 Port
(RoHS)
Tiny Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway with PoE, 1 RS-485 and 1 RS-232 Ports
(RoHS)
Tiny Modbus/TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway with PoE, 1 RS-485 and 2 RS-232 Ports
(RoHS)
Male DB-9 to Female DB-9 Cable, 1.5 m
Female DB-9 to Female DB-9 Cable, 1.0 m
DB-9 Female-Female 3-wire Null Modem Cable, 1M
DB-9 Female Connector with Plastic Cover
12V/0.58A (max.) Power Supply (RoHS, for tDS/tGW-700)
24V/1.04A, 25 W Power Supply with Din-Rail Mounting
(RoHS, for NS-205 and NS-205PSE-24V)
48V/0.52A, 25 W Power Supply with Din-Rail Mounting (RoHS, for NS-205PSE)
Unmanaged 5-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch (RoHS)
Unmanaged Ethernet Switch with 4 PoE Ports and 1 RJ-45 Uplink (RoHS)
Unmanaged 5-Port 10/100 Mbps PoE (PSE) Ethernet Switch; 24 V
DC
Input (RoHS)
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