Device Servers - Networking & Communications
Device Servers - Networking & Communications Device Servers - Networking & Communications
Example: Warehousing/LogisticsNetwork Enabled Barcode ScannersHost Computerwith COM PortRedirectionEthernetBenefits• Rapid Integration – Quickly andeasily connect disparate devices• Increased Flexibility – overcomedistance limitations of serial devicesRS-232EKI-1521Device ServerRS-232EKI-1521Device Server
Wireless Connectivity• Enables real-time untethered access• Most compelling use is where wiredconnections simply can’t be used– Handheld computing devices and tools– Moveable or reconfigurable equipment– Rotating equipment and machinery– Mobile equipment (forklifts, AGVs, trucks, etc.)• Installations where wiring is cost prohibitive
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- Page 3 and 4: Serial Device Connectivity
- Page 5 and 6: Some Industrial Devices with Serial
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- Page 11 and 12: Mode: Pair Configuration (Peer-to-P
- Page 13: Example: ManufacturingRemote PLC pr
- Page 17 and 18: EKI-135x Hardware Overview802.11b/g
- Page 19 and 20: Application: Remote LED DisplayHost
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- Page 25 and 26: Easy Selection• How many serial d
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- Page 31 and 32: The Device Server Value Proposition
- Page 33 and 34: Beyond Device Servers …• Growin
- Page 35 and 36: EKI-112xL Embedded Comm. Controller
- Page 37 and 38: Energy Asset ManagementRemote Power
- Page 39 and 40: Product Launch Plans• Launch prep
- Page 41 and 42: Device Networking Opportunities•
Wireless Connectivity• Enables real-time untethered access• Most compelling use is where wiredconnections simply can’t be used– Handheld computing devices and tools– Moveable or reconfigurable equipment– Rotating equipment and machinery– Mobile equipment (forklifts, AGVs, trucks, etc.)• Installations where wiring is cost prohibitive