Moxa’s new NE (Network Enabler) series makes it easy for you to get your serial device Ethernet-ready. NE-4000T is a compact sized module—only 44 x 31.48 mm, or less than half the size of your credit card—that you can easily integrate into your serial device to make the device 10M Ethernet-ready.

NE-4000T’s industrial-proven, built-in TCP/IP stack makes it easy for your R&D engineers to network-enable your serial device since they won’t need to put a lot of effort into TCP/IP programming. This means that they can dedicate the majority of their time to developing other important features, and you can reduce your time to market. In addition, NE-4000T’s 8 GPIO pins provide ample design flexibility, giving you the freedom to develop the features your customers need.

Another important feature is that NE-4000T consumes less than 0.325W of power, so that your R&D engineers can almost ignore the power consumption issue when adapting NE-4000T to your application. Compared with other company’s IC or SoC type of product that use a 3.3V design, NE-4000T’s 5V design is better suited for today’s equipment, and R&D engineers can spend less effort implementing the power circuit.

NE-4000T comes with ready-to-use and reliable TCP/IP communication firmware for fast integration. Configuration is done with a user-friendly Windows utility, Web browser, or serial console. In addition, a Windows-based NECI (Network Enabler Configuration Interface) Library is available to help you develop your own Windows utilities.

NE-4000T has a standard pin space (0.254 mm) with a dual-in-line, 24-pin design that lets you shorten the layout time and get your product to market in no time. And when necessary, customers can easily replace the module, making it easier for them to maintain their equipment. Serial interfacing is accomplished via a TTL interface that includes serial transmit, receive, and DTR lines. You can simply remove the line driver and drop in Moxa's Network Enabler to provide your serial device with Ethernet capability. The built-in transformer ensures a noise-free signal, and also saves time and space when designing the Ethernet circuit.

An integration kit and complete development kit containing an evaluation board, documentation, cables, and accessories are available for evaluation and development use.

• Serial (TTL) to 10M Ethernet drop-in module for embedded device networking
• Compact size (44 x 32 mm) and Dual-In-Line pin headers for easy integration
• Ready-to-use TCP/IP firmware for fast integration
• Extremely low power consumption (0.3 W)
• Easy configuration with Web browser, serial console, and Windows utility
• Highly expandable with up to 8 digital I/O pins

• Industrial Automation (PLC, metering devices)
• Medical/Healthcare (ECG, ultrasonic monitoring, blood testing devices)
• Building Automation (HVAC, fire alarms)
• Security/Surveillance (card readers, biometric identification devices)
• Information Appliances (UPS monitor modules)

Serial (TTL) to 10 Mbps Ethernet Network Enabler module, DIL package

Starter Kit for NE-4000T
Includes:
> NE-4000T with evaluation board
> Software CD: NE-4000T utility and User's Manual
> Quick Installation Guide (printed)
> Accessories (Switching Power Adaptor, Ethernet
   Cross-Over Cable, Serial Extension Cable)
> MOXA 5-Year Warranty Booklet