Quatech SDS RS-485, SDS RS-232, SDS RS-422 User Manual

Serial Device Servers

High Performance Serial-to-Ethernet with PowerPC®, Low Latency and Easy Installation

KEY FEATURES

 Includes the fastest and easiest

Installation Wizard available

 A built-in Web server makes configuration

and support available via Web browser

 Freescale™ architecture is the industry

standard in networking solutions

 PowerPC® processor eliminates data

bottlenecks and common latency issues

 Serial baud rates to 921 kbps and auto-

negotiating 10/100 Ethernet support
means fast serial and network data
transfers

 Operating modes such as serial

tunneling, IP multicast, virtual COM ports
and other protocols provide true flexibility
and easy integration

 SNMP support for simple network

management

 Surge suppression and +5V out options
 802.11 Wireless Device Servers also

available

 Industrial grade AirborneDirect models

also available

 Backed by a 5 year limited warranty

5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway * Hudson, OH 44236

1.800.553.1170 * +1 330.655.9000 * www.quatech.com

Rev 1.0,
10/06

Quatech, the performance leader
in device networking, makes it
easy to get started

When you need unmatched
performance, ease of use and reliability,
ask for Quatech. Quatech’s Serial Device
Servers feature the highest throughput
and lowest latency available in device
server technology.

An intuitive Installation Wizard gets you
up and running quickly, automatically
searching local and remote subnets for
installed device servers within seconds of
inserting the installation CD-ROM.

Network settings automatically assigned
by DHCP networks are displayed for
confirmation, or change to a static IP
address easily using the Installation
Wizard - you won’t have to bother with
telnet sessions, MAC address data entry
or special cables.

Quatech Device Servers may be
managed through the Windows® Device
Manager interface or a Web browser, so
you can count on trouble-free
configuration and maintenance long after
the initial installation is completed.

Available in 1, 2, 4 and 8-port
configurations, options include +5V
at pin 9 to power external devices
and industrial surge suppression.
Every model is designed to use the
same drivers, simplifying the process
to add to or upgrade your system.

Overcome the limitations of serial
protocols by network-enabling your
devices

Serial (RS-232/422/485) devices are
used in diverse industries such as:

- CNC/DNC Applications

- Energy Management

- Security & Access Control

- Government & Defense

- Material Handling & Logistics

- Intelligent Traffic Systems

Yet while serial protocols have proven to
be reliable and robust, there are
drawbacks - cable lengths are limited and
expensive, COM ports are often in short
supply on the host PC and the attached
serial devices are not remotely
accessible for monitoring or support.

A Quatech Device Server overcomes
these limitations. Its hardware and
drivers are invisible to connected serial
devices and their software applications,
routing data through an IP network to
“virtual” COM ports installed on the host
by the Installation Wizard.

The 400 Series Device Server models
introduce the software-selectable RS­232/422/485 Multi-Electrical Interface
(MEI). Unlike many competing device
servers in the marketplace, Quatech
offers MEI capabilities on all ports at the
click of a mouse. LEDs tell you which
ports are using which protocol, so go
ahead, mix and match.

100 Series: RS-232 to Ethernet (LAN)
400 Series: RS-232/422/485 (MEI) to Ethernet (LAN)

Embedded Device Servers for custom
enclosures

Embed a high performance ethernet to
serial converter in your product. Ideal for
OEM solutions, custom enclosures and
other situations where the external shell is
not needed, Quatech Embedded Device
Servers offer all the industry leading
features as our external line.

DEVICE SERVER SPECIFICATIONS

5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway Hudson, OH 44236

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Rev 1.0

10.06

Ordering Information

LAN Interface

10/100 Base T (IEEE 802.3) auto-negotiation,
auto MDI/MDIX and RJ-45 Ethernet connector

Receiver inputs (RS-232)

Input Voltage Rating: -15V to +15V
Receiver Skew: 120 ns (typ), 250 ns (max)

Receiver inputs (RS-422/485)

Input Voltage Rating: -15V to +15V Common
Mode Input Voltage
Receiver Skew: 13 ns (typ)

Transmitter Outputs (RS-232)

High Level Output: +5V (min), +5.4V (typ)
Low Level Output: -5V (min), -5.4V (typ)
Transmitter Skew: 50 ns (typ), 200 ns (max)

Transmitter Outputs (RS-422/485)

Transmitter Outputs: 2V (min) for 100 ohms load
Transmitter Skew: 5 ns (typ), 10 ns (max)
Distance: 4000 feet

Parity, Stop Bits:

Parity configurable as: None, Even, Odd
Data bits configurable as: 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop bits configurable as: 1, 1.5, 2

Speed:

Each serial port supports data transfer speeds
of up to 921.6 Kbps, depending on flow control
protocols used, cable length and condition,
and other factors

Surge Suppression (SS) Option:

Surge suppression is capable of sustaining up
to 40-A peak, 8x20 Joules transient surges, a
clamping voltage of 30V (RS-232) or 15.5V
(RS-422/485), and a peak energy dissipation of

0.1 Joules

Serial Protocols

xxx-100 series: RS-232
xxx-400 series: software selectable

RS-232/422/485

DB-9 Male, External View

Signal Information

Protocols and software
Management: UDP, TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP,

ARP, ICMP, SNMP (MIB II)
Initial IP address configuration: DHCP, static

IP set within the Installation Wizard) or a
custom UDP datagram utility (with command
line interface) for unattended installations

Quatech provides several ways to manage,
monitor and configure wireless device servers
after installation:

- Windows® Device Manager (Quatech Device
Manager in Windows NT)

- On-board HTML pages accessible from a
standard web browser

- Simple Network Management Protocol(SNMP)

- Intellisock™ TCP socket services
Communication modes: Normal, Tunneling,

Raw TCP, Auto TCP, Raw UDP or Intellisock
TCP advanced socket services

OS support

Device drivers provided for Windows NT,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux
Raw TCP, Raw UDP, Tunneling, AutoTCP and
Intellisock

TM

modes are O/S independent
Please check Quatech’s website for the latest
O/S driver support information

Hardware
Processor: Freescale™ PowerPC®
SDRAM: 8 MB
FLASH Memory: 2 MB

Firmware stored in FLASH may be upgraded
via LAN interface

Power Supply

+5V, 2A (10 W) max DC, with auto-sensing
AC adapter provided for 100VAC–240VAC,
50Hz–60Hz operation

Typical power consumption: +5V, 0.8A(4W)

Environment
Operating: 0° C to 70° C
Storage: –40° C to 70° C
Relative Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Dimensions
SSE/DSE

Height: 1.18” (2.99 cm)
Width: 3.33” (8.46 cm)
Depth: 4.69” (11.91 cm)

SSE-100D-EMB

Height: .61” (1.54 cm)
Width: 3.50” (8.89 cm)
Depth: 4.50” (11.43 cm)

QSE

Height: 1.50” (3.40 cm)
Width: 9.96” (25.30 cm)
Depth: 4.69” (11.91 cm)

ESE

Height: 1.96” (4.97 cm)
Width: 9.96” (25.30 cm)
Depth: 5.40” (13.72 cm)

Certifications

FCC, CE

Accessories

Surge Suppression
DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapters
DB-9 to Screw Terminal Adapters
International Power Cords
DIN Rail Mounting Kit

Freescale and the Freescale Enabled logo are
trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor Inc.
PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation
and is used under license.
Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Prism is a trademark of Conexant Systems, Inc.
Intellisock is a trademark of Quatech, Inc.

Model Ports Connector

SSE-100D 1 DB-9 Male

SSE-100D-EMB 1 DB-9 Male

SSE-100D-5V 1 DB-9 Male

SSE-400D 1 DB-9 Male
DSE-100D 2 DB-9 Male

DSE-100D-5V 2 DB-9 Male

DSE-100D-EMB 2 DB-9 Male

DSE-400D 2 DB-9 Male

QSE-100D 4 DB-9 Male
QSE-100M 4 RJ-45 Female
QSE-400D 4 DB-9 Male
QSE-400M 4 RJ-45 Female

ESE-100D 8 DB-9 Male
ESE-100M 8 RJ-45 Female

ESE-400D 8 DB-9 Male
ESE-400M 8 RJ-45 Female

RS-232 DB-9

Pin #

RS-422/485

4 wire mode

DCD 1 Auxln-

RxD 2 RxD+

TxD 3 TxD+
DTR 4 AuxOut­GND 5 GND
DSR 6 RxD-

RTS 7 AuxOut+
CTS 8 Auxln+

RI 9 TxD-