| Includes Virtual Serial port Redirector
Software to Access Serial Devices from Windows |
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The
ESport-10x Ethernet serial servers connects RS-232,
RS-422 and RS-485 serial devices to an Ethernet
LAN/WAN allowing virtually any asynchronous serial device
to be accessed over a network.
The ESport-10x includes the VCOM software for Windows, which
creates Virtual COM ports in the Device Manager which redirect
data to and from the ESport serial devices. The LAN becomes
transparent to the serial devices and the software running
on the PC. The ESport also includes a Heart Beat feature to
insure a reliable communications connection.
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ESport 101 Single Serial Port
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ESport 102 Dual Serial Port
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ESport 104 Four Serial Port model is also available
Features
- DIN rail or Panel mount.
- Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet.
- Supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial interface.
- Supports LAN and WAN communications.
- In Server mode supports individual client sessions
for security.
- Management access password protected.
- Virtual COM drivers for Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98.
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- Supports socket connection, TCP server, TCP client,
and UDP.
- Supports up to 8 TCP connections in TCP server
mode.
- Heart beat connection ensures reliable TCP connection
against power failure or network disruption.
- Supports loop back mode. Data is echoed back
for easily testing the connection.
- Manage via Telnet, a Serial Console, or by the
included management software.
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Overview
The ESport-10x can
be configured as to use either TCP or UDP, and can act as
a Client or Server.
The ESport-10x operates in “Direct IP Mode”, “Virtual COM
Mode”, and “Paired Mode”.
Direct IP Mode
Direct IP connections
allow applications using TCP/IP or UDP/IP network socket programs
to communicate with the asynchronous serial ports on the ESport-10x.
In this type of application the ESport-10x is configured as
a TCP or UDP server. The socket program running on the PC
establishes a communication connection with the ESport-10x.
The raw data is sent directly to and from the serial port.
Virtual COM Mode
The Virtual COM mode
requires the installation of the VCOM virtual COM port device
driver for Windows. In this mode, the ESport-10x must be configured
as a TCP or UDP server.
The virtual COM port driver
is a TCP or UDP client. Once the connection is made, the LAN
is transparent to the serial device. Applications work just
as if the serial device is connected a host’s physical COM
port. The virtual COM port converts the application’s data
into IP packet destined for the ESport-10x, which in turn
converts the IP packet back to serial data.
Paired Mode
Paired mode
is also known as serial tunneling. When this type of configuration
is selected, no additional software is needed to install in
a host PC. In fact a PC is not required to make the connection.
Any two dumb serial devices that can communicate with each
other through a serial link will be able to communicate using
two ESport-10xs and the LAN. Two ESport-10xs are configured
with one setup as a Server and the other as a Client (Using
either TCP or UDP). server. When setting up
the Server,
the Remote IP address section must contain the address of
the Client. This will allow the Client’s IP address to pass
the IP address-filtering feature of the Server. Conversely,
the Remote IP address of the Client must contain the Server’s
IP address.
Heart Beat
The ESport-10x
provides a convenient way to establish reliable communications
between two devices. Communication port 5300 is reserved for
the Heartbeat Protocol. If a loss connection occurs the Heart
Beat feature will try to reconnect the TCP data connection
every 5 seconds until communications is established again.
Loop Back
ESport-101/ESport-102 supports Loop back Mode, in which all
data is sent back immediately. This feature simplifies testing
the connection, as no serial device is needed.
Specifications
| Serial Interface |
Male DB9 |
| Serial Speed |
1200bps ~ 230.4Kbps
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| Serial Flow Control |
None, Hardware
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| Line Settings |
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7 or 8
Stop Bits: 1, 1.5 or 2
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
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| Buffers: |
Input:
8K bytes per port
Output:
64K bytes for ESport-101/ESport-102,
32K bytes for ESport-104
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| Serial Pins |
RS232: Rx, Tx,
RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, GND
RS422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, RX-, RTS+, RTS-, CTS+, CTS-, GND
RTS-485: Data +, Data –, GND |
| Network Interface |
10/100 Autodetect.
10 Base-T & 100 Base-Tx Ethernet with RJ45 |
| Protocols |
TCP, IP, ARP, DHCP,
Telnet, HTTP, UDP, ICMP |
| Security |
User ID & Password
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| Management |
Telnet, Serial
console port & Management Software |
| LED Displays |
Power/Run(Ready),
Ethernet Link, Serial Activity per port |
| Supply Power Voltage |
Supports 9V ~ 15V
DC
Inclued Power Supply: 12V DC 500 mA |
| Supply Power Current |
300 mA ESport-101,
300 mA ESport-102,
500 mA ESport-104 |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 50 °C
(32 to 122 °F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-20 to 60 °C
(-4 to 140 °F) |
| Dimension |
ESport 101/102:
3.35 x 4.5 x 0.90 in (8.5 x 11.5 x 2.3 cm)
ESport 104:4.5 x 7.3 x 1.1 in (11.4 x 18.5 x 2.9 cm) |
| Weight |
280g |
| Approvals |
CE, FCC |
| Warranty |
1-year Limited
Warranty |
Pin Assignments
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Male DB9
Pin
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RS232
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RS422
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RS485
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1
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DCD
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RX-
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--
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2
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RXD
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RX+
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--
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3
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TXD
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TX+
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DATA+
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4
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DTR
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TX-
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DATA-
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5
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GND
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GND
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--
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6
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DSR
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CTS-
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--
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7
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RTS
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CTS+
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--
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8
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CTS
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RTS+
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--
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9
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RI
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RTS-
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--
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Supported Application Software
Applications
are widespread throughout many enterprises in all major industries.
Access to devices such as digital cameras, pan/tilt devices,
access control boxes, card readers, machine tools, POS equipment
and a whole range of other traditional computer peripherals
can be done over the network through the use the ESport serial
servers. Typical applications include:
- Security
system control.
- Process
control.
- Factory
automation.
- DCB
multiplexers.
- Access
Switches.
- Multi-point
data collection.
- ATM
access.
- PBX
management.
- Bar
code scanners.
- Climate
control devices.
- Legacy
applications which only communicate with a local COM port.
Service and Support
Our goal at PC Micro is complete customer satisfaction. Our
technical staff has many years of experience with serial and
modem solutions, and can assist with troubleshooting a wide
range of application and hardware.
If you have any questions you can call your account manager
directly by phone, or email us your questions for a quick response.
Our engineers answer emails 12 hours a day on weekdays and evenings,
including US holidays for our international customers.
Pricing
Pricing starts at $115 USD for the single port model with power
supply and VCOM software for unlimited PC's.
We provide free technical support, for the life of the product.
Visit
our on-line store for a price
list, or you can request
a quote.
For
additional information, please contact our sales department:
Phone: +1-805-493-8388
7am-5pm PST.
Toll-Free: 1-800-922-0005 7am-5pm
PST.
Email: Sales@pcmicro.com
Windows
is a registered Trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ESport is
a trademark of Passport Networks Incorporated.
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