Serial to Ethernet Converters
Transmit RS232/422/485 over Ethernet
A Serial to Ethernet Converter connects devices with RS232, RS422, or RS485 serial interfaces to a local area network for transmission of serial data over wired or wireless Ethernet. By converting serial data signals into Ethernet (TCP or UDP) packets, and vice versa, they enable reliable data transmission to other devices or network server applications. This is accomplished by encapsulating the serial data in Ethernet packets in a manner that best fits the type of data being transported.
With a physical wired or wireless (LTE or WiFi) Ethernet network connection on one side, and one or more serial ports on the other side, Serial to Ethernet Converters are designed to ensure that when you access attached devices over a network the connection operates as if you are locally connected to the serial port with a direct cable connection. This is perfect in M2M communication where client access needs to be made independent of any operating system or proprietary protocol. While some Serial to Ethernet Converters can be very simple devices, it is best practice to use one with advanced security functionality, data encryption, and user authentication to ensure network data transmissions, and access to network equipment is protected.
Installing a Serial to Ethernet Converter is ideal if you need to:
- Replace serial cabling with Ethernet but maintain the use of devices that were active on the serial network
- Set-up virtual COM ports to connect PC or Servers to remote serial devices over Ethernet
- Communicate to multiple serial devices at the same time across a network
- Replace existing serial dial-up modem connections
- Manage the serial console port on servers, routers, switches, PBX’s, firewalls, etc... over Ethernet or through out-of-band connections
- Connect serial PLCs or serial signage equipment to Ethernet
IOLAN Serial to Ethernet Converters
Perle offers multiple form factors to fit any Serial to Ethernet conversion project specification: Device Servers, Terminal Servers, and Console Servers. Regardless of the form factor you choose, all IOLAN Serial to Ethernet Converters come with high-performance software functionality and are IPv6 compatible. With innovative TrueSerial® Technology, Perle IOLAN Serial to Ethernet Converters guarantee authentic serial communications and maintain device protocol integrity across Ethernet. These advanced serial to Ethernet solutions are your best choice for networking async devices such as POS terminals, PLCs, signage, PBX's, card readers, and a wide variety of industrial equipment to TCP/IP or UDP/IP.
Serial to Ethernet Applications
Using RAW TCP Sockets
A raw TCP socket connection which can be initiated from the IOLAN serial to Ethernet converter or from the remote host/server. This can either be on a point-to-point or shared basis where a serial device can be shared amongst multiple devices. TCP sessions can be initiated either from the TCP server application or from the Perle IOLAN serial to Ethernet converter.
Using RAW UDP Sockets
For use with UDP based applications, Perle IOLANs can convert serial data for transport across UDP packets either on a point-to-point basis or shared across multiple devices.
