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News Release from: Captec | Subject: NPort Express
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 08 May 2003
New serial to ethernet connectivity
Single-port serial device instantly converts data from RS232/422/485 interfaces of laboratory equipment to a 10/100Mbps ethernet network running TCP/IP
A compact, single-port serial device server designed to instantly convert data from RS232/422/485 interfaces of laboratory equipment to a 10/100Mbps ethernet network running the TCP/IP protocol has been introduced by Captec The new NPort Express server offers a highly cost-effective way of instantly linking laboratory equipment with an RS232/422/485 interface to ethernet networks and the internet
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 12 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The NPort Express supports Windows native Com drivers, avoiding the need to modify device software to incorporate network connectivity during upgrade or redesign.
It also simplifies service and support, because network-enabled devices can be remotely configured and diagnosed without connecting a serial cable.
The simplicity and cost-saving features of NPort Express open a whole new world of remote network control possibilities.
It is ideal for laboratory applications where serial devices are prevalent and generally not networked together.
The NPort Express enables laboratory managers to benefit from the capability to connect serial communications based laboratory equipment transparently to any PC or over an ethernet TCP/IP Lan or Wan.
The NPort Express server automatically configures its IP address from a DHCP server, and can be accessed via a standard Com port driver and TCP/IP socket communications.
The Com port driver behaves as though the serial device is directly connected to a remote PC.
Existing serial-port software will operate without realising that the device is not connected locally.
The three-in-one RS232/422/485 interface comes in a compact design measuring only 87x100.4x22mm.
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