Concept of Anybus Serial Server

Ethernet Virtual COM port to Serial RS232 + RS485 Virtual COM port

• Overview Anybus Serial Server
• Key Features of Anybus Serial Server

 

 

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Overview Anybus Serial Server

Ethernet Virtual COM port to Serial RS232 + RS485 Virtual COM port - supporting up to 255 ports on one PC

The Anybus Serial Server (Ethernet Virtual COMport to RS232 and RS485 COM port gateway) forwards data between a serial port and an Ethernet network. Together with a special software driver in a PC that is included, it can be used as a remote serial port. PC applications designed to access devices on a normal serial COM-ports, can access the remote serial server without any software modifications. The LAN/Internet network together with the serial server and driver can be viewed as a long "virtual" serial cable.

Some different types of serial devices are common to use for monitoring, diagnostics and programming over Ethernet are listed below:
PLC's, Data Collection Devices, Barcode, Scanners, Printers, Data Display Devices, etc.

The Anybus Serial Server simultaneously supports RS-232 through a 9-pole DSUB connector and also supports RS485. It supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet through a standard Ethernet connector (RJ-45).

Driver Access:
By using Anybus Serial Server and its Serial/IP COM port redirector driver(supporting up to 255 ports), Serial Server serial port can be set up to emulate a remote COM port. In this case, there is no need to modify software or communication objects. The solution can be used immediately with the serial port, and is applicable to all PC’s with Windows operating systems.

IP Configuration:
Ethernet setting of the Serial Server is very easy to do with the software "Anybus IPConfig". This tool uses the HMS “HICP” protocol to detect any Ethernet devices on a Local area network.

After installing the software on a PC, press Scan and the software will detect all Ethernet devices on your network that is using Ethernet technology from HMS. Click on the Device you would like to set IP adddress on and press Set. The Serial Server will reset and after a few seconds apper on your network with the new IP address.

Web based management of Anybus Serial Server:
After assigning an IP number to the Serial Server, further configuration can be done easily via the built in web server. Just start an Internet browser, such as MS Internet Explorer and type in the IP number of the Serial Server. A self-instructive menu system will appear for device settings, diagnostics and troubleshooting.

 

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Key Features Anybus Serial Server

Creates a Virtual COM port on Ethernet or Internet

Remote management of serial devices via LAN or WANs

10/100 MBits Ethernet connection

Extends amount of PC COM ports- Up to 255 COM-ports on one PC

Serial RS232 interface and RS485 serial interface

Transparent serial communication

Supports ModbusRTU for Windows applications communicating with a COM port

Supports MPI for remote configuration of Siemens PLC's (RS232 dongle required)

Supports DF1 for remote configuration of Allen Bradley PLC's

4-module norm standard enclosure for DIN-Rail mounting

Auto detection of devices connected on Ethernet with Anybus IPconfig

Windows driver "Serial-IP" downloadable from this website

 

 

 

 

 

 

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