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NE-4100T

10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Enabler for Serial (TTL) Devices

     

Overview
 
 

NE-4100T offers a complete Ethernet connectivity solution (such as TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP) to network-enable your serial devices. With its compact size—only 45 x 36 mm, or less than half the size of your credit card—you can easily integrate NE-4100T into your serial device to make the device 10/100M Ethernet-ready.

 


Industrial-proven, built-in TCP/IP stack
 

NE-4100T’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. The 10/100M Ethernet auto-sensing interface lets your device use the higher 100 Mbps access speed when available. In addition, NE-4100T’s 4 GPIO pins provide ample design flexibility, giving you the freedom to develop the features your customers need. NE-4100T's 5V design is better suited for today's equipment, and R&D engineers can spend less effort implementing the power circuit.


User-friendly configuration options
 

Configuration is done with a user-friendly Windows utility, Web browser, Telnet console, or serial console. In addition, a Windows-based NECI (Network Enabler Configuration Interface) Library is available to help you develop your own Windows utilities.


Shorter time to market
 

NE-4100T has a standard pin space (0.254 mm) with a dual-in-line, 26-pin design that lets you shorten the layout time and get your product to market in no time. The built-in transformer ensures a noise-free signal, and also saves time and space when designing the Ethernet circuit.


Programmable version meets your customization needs
 

A C-programmable version is also available upon request (please call for availability) for customized applications such as protocol conversion and front-end data processing. The NE-4100T Software Development Kit (SDK) includes a Turbo C compiler and more than 100 Application Program Interface (API) functions for socket command and serial port control, and self-explanatory example programs are available to reduce your software developing time.

An NE-4100T-ST Starter Kit that includes everything you need to develop your application is also available. The Starter Kit includes an evaluation board, SDK, documentation, cables, and accessories.


Click here to view the NE-4100T System Block Diagram

Features
 
  • Serial (TTL) to 10/100M auto-sensing Ethernet drop-in module for embedded device networking
  • Compact size (45 x 36 mm) and Dual-In-Line 26-pin headers for easy integration
  • Ready-to-use TCP/IP firmware for fast integration
  • TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Real COM driver operation modes
  • Easy configuration with Web browser, serial console, and Windows utility
  • Low power consumption (1.5W)
  • Dedicated 4 GPIOs for user's configuration
  • Programmable version available

Applications
 
  • 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)
Specifications
LAN
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps autosensing
Protection Built-in transformer with 1.5 KV magnetic isolation
Pins ETx+, ETx-, RTx+, RTx-

Serial
RS-232 TTL x 2
Pins TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
(An additional pin is reserved for your design requirements.)

Serial Communication Parameters
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits 1, 2
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Speed 50 bps to 115.2 Kbps

GPIO
GPIO Programmable x 4, PIO

Software Features
Protocols ICMP, ARP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, Telnet, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP
Operating Modes TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Real COM
Utilities Administration utility for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Management Web browser, serial console, Telnet console, or Windows utility library for developing your own utility
Configuration Interface NECI library for developing your own utility

Power Requirements
Power input 5 VDC, ± 5%
Power consumption 290 mA @ 5 VDC (Max.)

Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F), 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F), 5 to 95% RH

Regulatory Approvals
EMC FCC Class A, CE Class A

Warranty
5 years Standard Moxa Product Warranty

Dimensions
Click here to view a detailed schematic of NE-4100T

Pin Assignment
Pin No. Signal   Pin No. Signal
1 ETx+   14 PIO0
2 ETx-   15 PIO1
3 ERx+   16 PIO2
4 ERx-   17 PIO3
5 LED 10M   18 LED 100M
6 TXD   19 DCD
7 RXD   20 DSR
8 RTS   21 DTR
9 CTS   22 GND
10 Reset   23 Ready LED
11 GND   24 +5V
12 GND   25 +5V
13 TXD1*   26 RXD1*
* TXD1 and RXD1 (pins 13 and 26) are reserved for use by the second UART—set these pins to 0 (zero) for RS-232 status, and set to 1 (one) for debug status.

Ordering Information
NE-4100T

10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Enabler for Serial (TTL) Devices, DIL package

NE-4100T-ST

Starter Kit for NE-4100T
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