UDS1100 / UDS1100-PoE Single Port External Device Servers

Serial to Ethernet device networking is what powers M2M (machine to machine) communication. The UDS family of device servers enables users to connect, manage and control just about any piece of equipment with a serial port from virtually anywhere over Ethernet or the Internet.

With the UDS1100, virtually any piece of equipment can be added to an Ethernet network in a matter of minutes! This single-port serial to Ethernet device server is a quick, simple and inexpensive way to bring the advantages of remote management to equipment not currently connected to a network.

Specifications		Applications
SERIAL TO ETHERNET CONVERSION FLEXIBLE AND WELL-DEVELOPED IP PROTOCOL STACK SUPPORT FOR RS232, RS422 or RS485 (2 and 4 WIRE SUPPORT) NETWORK INTERFACE: 10Base-T/100Base-TX ETHERNET PORT PROTOCOLS: ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP TCP, UDP, and Telnet, TFTP 128-256bit AES ENCRYPTION OPTION AVAILABLE (SDS1101) CONFIGURABLE VIA INTERNAL WEB SERVER, SNMP, DHCP, SERIAL PORT OR TELNET FLASH ROM FOR EASY SOFTWARE UPGRADES POWER OVER ETHERNET MODEL AVAILABLE (USD1100-PoE) POWER THROUGH SERIAL OR BARREL CONNECTOR		SECURITY SYSTEMS ACCESS CONTROL PANELS FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS TIME/ATTENDANCE CLOCKS BIOMETRICS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MOTION CONTROLLERS TEST AND MEASUREMENT ASSEMBLY LINE CONTROL RFID AND INVENTORY CONTROL POS SYSTEMS

How It Works

Using a method called serial tunneling, the UDS1100 encapsulates serial data into packets and transports it over Ethernet. Serial tunneling can be done in two ways:

Virtual Com Ports (VCP's)
The included Redirector software simplifies your integration process by extending the functionality of your COM port-based Windows® applications. With virtual COM ports mapped to remote Device Servers on the network, you can replace direct serial connections. No changes required to your existing software.

Modem Emulation
In modem emulation mode, the UDS-1100 is used to replace dial-up modems. The unit accepts basic modem AT commands on the serial port, then establishes a TCP/IP connection to the end device utilising gateways and bandwidth to eliminate dedicated modems and phone lines.

Direct TCP/IP connection
If VCP's are not feasible then you can integrate connections to the UDS via a 'Direct Socket' (also known as Winsock). This is particularly suitable for large software applicatiosn running many hundreds of device servers.

Serial Tunnelling (Point to Point)
The UDS-1100 encapsulates serial data into packets and transports it over Ethernet. Using two UDS's connected by a network, virtual serial connections can be extended across a facility or around the world.

The UDS-1100 even includes a built-in Web server, which can be used for configuration, or to display operating and troubleshooting information on the attached links to online support.

Utilities
The provided Windows-based configuration software (Device Installer) simplifies installation and setup. The UDS-1100 can also be set up locally through its serial port, or remotely over a network using Telnet or a Web browser.

Total Com Port Control with TruPort Technology
Built into the included Com Port Redirector software, TruPort® technology enables Windows-based applications to access and control serial ports on the UDS1100 as if they were actually local PC serial ports. The application can monitor and set hardware pins on the UDS1100 serial ports as well as access serial buffers for total Com port control. This allows existing applications to seamlessly transition from controlling local devices to true remote monitoring and control of devices around the world.

UDS-1100 device servers are also availble in un-housed PCB format for embedding within machines, as the UDS-1100B. For OEMs and system integrators they offer easy-to-implement solutions across almost any network, providing distributed intelligence to thousands of devices.

The Modules eliminate the need to invest engineering resources to develop similar networking solutions and reduce the time it takes to bring intelligent devices to market. Additionally, UDS board products can be a cost-effective alternative to dedicated PCs or lengthy serial cables with fast and reliable networking technology, and bring several new features and enhancements to the embedded product line.

Resources and Documentation

UDS1100 Product Brief Lantronix product brief for UDS1100 and UDS1100-PoE external device servers.   Revision: 900-492 May 2007 2 pages - 542 KB UDS1100 Quick Start Guide Lantronix quick start guide for Installation and configuration of UDS1100 and UDS1100-PoE external device servers.   Revision: 900-418 Rev. B Jan 2007 8 pages - 540.2 KB UDS1100 User Guide Lantronix user manual for Installation and configuration of UDS1100 and UDS1100-PoE external device servers.   Revision: 900-417 Rev. C Apr 2007 84 pages - 1 MB Additional Resources - External Device Servers Additional documentation and resources are available from the Lantronix website. Hosted by Lantronix   Web Page Feb 2010

Ordering Information

Based on the Xport device server it behaves almost identically to the UDS family, with the same config menu's, tools and utilities so you can migrate your accumulated knowledge straight over to NetPort with confidence. For more info click here...

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Last Updated: 13/06/2008 07:15:59