Wireless device servers

The EKI-1351 (1-port) and EKI-1352 (2-port) 802.11b/g wireless device servers allow RS232/422/485 serial devices to be remotely monitored, managed and controlled wirelessly, eliminating the need for hardwired cable connections.

Device servers are a drop-in solution to add network connectivity to non-networked devices and equipment. With one connection for the network, and the other for attached RS232/422/485 serial devices, device servers encapsulate serial data for transport over IP networks.

These device servers provide for easy integration with COM-port-based Windows applications, using included COM-port redirection software, which allows virtual COM-port access to remote serial devices, just as if they were onboard COM-ports. The EKI-1351 and EKI-1352 also support TCP/IP and UDP/IP aware applications like OPC servers and HMI systems that support serial encapsulation. For simple applications, these units can be used in a peer-to-peer manner, where there’s no need for wireless infrastructure or access points. For more advanced applications, both client and server modes are supported, in support of serial device- or host-initiated communications.

Where one-to-many or many-to-one connections are required, multi-access mode allows a single RS232/422/485 serial device to send or receive data to multiple remote hosts.

These 802.11b/g wireless device servers are packaged in a compact and thin DIN rail mount chassis. Ruggedised for industrial applications, these units offer 4000 VDC ethernet ESD protections, dual 12 to 48 VDC power inputs to maximise uptime, and power line surge (EFT) protection of 3000 VDC.