Serial device servers, gateways, and proxies

Serial device servers enable the easy integration of legacy serial devices and buses into modern Ethernet networks.

Many applications involve multiple serial devices in close proximity, such as barcode scanners and printers, that need to be connected to Ethernet. In this case, using a multiport converter saves valuable space in the control cabinet and money.

Furthermore, the application can be customized to allow different users to access different serial interfaces via a single converter.

Your advantages:

• Embedded web server enables easy startup and configuration
• Can be used in any industry, thanks to the wide operating temperature range (-40°C ... +70°C) and approval for hazardous areas
• Minimal space required in the control cabinet, thanks to compact form factors
• Unauthorized access to the devices is prevented, thanks to 256-bit AES encryption and authentication mechanisms
• Troubleshooting can be performed quickly and easily by the user, thanks to the extended diagnostic functions of the serial port
• The seamless integration of virtual COM ports by native Windows drivers guarantees consistently high performance, especially for multiport applications.

The serial device servers from the GW DEVICE SERVER... series are used to connect standard serial devices (usually with RAW or ASCII file formats) to Ethernet networks. The devices can be used as a “virtual COM port” as well as a native TCP or UDP Ethernet device.

Modules from the GW MODBUS TCP/RTU... series are used to convert Modbus/RTU (or ASCII, serial) to Modbus/TCP. These modules are extremely powerful and can be configured for any combination of Modbus client and server.

Modules from the GW MODBUS TCP/ASCII... series can be used to make serial RAW or ASCII strings from devices such as barcode scanners, scales or RFID tags available via the Modbus protocol. You can convert these strings to EtherNet/IP™ using modules from the GW MODBUS EIP/ASCII... series.

The modules from the GW PL… series consist of a front module and up to five extension modules. These modules enable the easy parameterization and monitoring of HART field devices via Ethernet networks.

Ethernet is connected via HART-IP, Modbus/TCP or PROFINET. Thanks to the modular HART Ethernet gateway, you can connect up to 40 devices.

Do you want to integrate an INTERBUS application into a PROFINET network? Then the FL NP PND-4TX IB is the ideal solution. Simply parameterize the device using your respective programming tool. Use the integrated switch in the control cabinet as an uplink to control system or in the field for series connection.

Unique: consistent PROFIsafe communication across network boundaries.

The PROFIsafe gateway from Phoenix Contact enables secure communication between two PROFINET networks. This means that you can implement non-proprietary functional safety, such as emergency switch-off concepts, across systems.