Serial device servers, gateways, and proxy servers

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 bar code scanners and printers, that need to be connected to the Ethernet. In these cases, using a multi-port converter saves money and valuable space in the control cabinet.

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

Your advantages:

• An embedded web server allows easy startup and configuration
• Can be used in any industry thanks to its broad operating temperature range (-40°C ... +70°C) and approval for hazardous areas
• Requires minimal space in the control cabinet thanks to its compact shape and size
• The 256-bit AES encryption and authentication mechanisms prevent unauthorized access to the devices
• The user can troubleshoot problems quickly and easily thanks to the serial ports having extended diagnostic functions
• Seamless integration of virtual COM ports thanks to native Windows drivers ensures consistently high performance, especially for multi-port applications.

The serial device servers of 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” or as a native TCP or UDP Ethernet device.

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

You can integrate Modbus slaves into the EtherNet/IP™ or PROFINET protocol using modules of the GW EIP/MODBUS… or GW PN/MODBUS... series. This allows you to integrate existing Modbus devices into the widely used Ethernet-based EtherNet/IP™ or PROFINET protocol.

The modules of the GW PL… series consist of a front module and up to five extension modules. These modules enable simple configuration and monitoring of HART field devices via OPC UA. This enables access to process data via the cloud without affecting the process-driving system.

You can connect up to 40 devices with the modular HART Ethernet gateway.

The GW PL ETH/UNI head station communicates via OPC UA in accordance with the NAMUR Open Architecture concept (NOA). Here, the device acts as a data diode for forwarding diagnostics and process data from HART field devices to any cloud system.

Process efficiency is monitored through analysis and processing of the data gathered. When necessary, the information is fed back to the ERP system, for example to automatically generate maintenance orders. This configuration does not affect or endanger the process-driving systems.

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

One-of-a-kind: Consistent PROFIsafe communication across network boundaries.

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

The FL TIMESERVER NTP industrial time server makes time information available in the Ethernet network via NTP protocol. The time is received via GPS, GALILEO or GLONASS independently of other NTP services and without an Internet connection. With the robust IP68 housing with an integrated antenna and Power over Ethernet (PoE) supply, you can install the device outdoors without any problems.