Why
NPort Express Module?
"Everything is networked" is rapidly becoming the
norm the world over. However, it takes tremendous
manpower, precious time, and much experience, for
equipment manufacturers to develop network technologies.
Since most serial-comm based devices, such as card
readers, come equipped with an RS-232 interface,
NPort Express Module provides an immediate and easy
solution for transferring RS-232 data across a TCP/IP
network. By using NPort Express Module, your product
can be value-added in no time, and the value of
your existing equipment can be extended into the
next generation.
What Is NPort Express Module?
NPort Express Module is a board-level product that
equipment manufacturers can integrate into their
products. NPort Express Module uses the TCP/IP protocol
to convert from an auto-detecting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
interface to an RS-232 interface. It can convert
the RS-232 serial port on a traditional device into
a 100 Mbps Ethernet port with TCP/IP protocol. This
allows information to be shared on the Internet
or Intranet. NPort Express Module not only supports
TCP/IP, but also Telnet and RTelnet, making it possible
for you to build applications based on the popular
TCP/IP protocol. Moreover, NPort Express Module
comes with Moxa's Windows NT Comm driver, making
it possible to run existing software on a networked
PC that was originally using a direct serial connection.
Supports Windows Native COM drivers with automatic
network connection recovery
Supports Linux fixed/real tty drivers
Benefits
Instantly turn serial devices into Internet
devices, saving on product development costs.
Easy integration
No need to change the serial device's internal
firmware
No need to change the existing application software
(Windows 95/98/NT/2000), saving transformation
costs
Easy maintenance with remote management via
the Internet or Intranet.
Applications
Personal identification machines
Card readers
Entrance control machines
POS terminals
Voltage Meters
CNCs, Milling machines
Electronic display systems
Specifications
Hardware
Processor
16 bit processor
Memory
512 KB
Connector
type
Pin header
array
Interface
LAN
Auto-detecting
100Base-TX (10/100 Mbps)
Serial
RS-232
No.
of serial ports
1
Signals
RS-232: TxD,
RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
Performance
Speed
50 bps—230.4
Kbps
Configuration
Parity
None, even,
odd, space, mark
Data
bits
5, 6, 7, 8
Stop
bits
1, 1.5, 2 (with
parity of None)
OS supported
DE-311M
Windows XP,
Windows 2000,Windows NT, Windows 95/98/ME, Unix fixed
tty driver for Unix Ware SVR4.2, UnixWare 7 SVR5,
SCO Open Server, SCO UNIX, Linux fixed tty for 2.0.x,
2.2.x, 2.4.x, Linux real tty for 2.0.36 above, 2.2.x,
2.4.x (Intel x86, running TCP/IP)
