NPort Serial Device Servers
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NPort Express DE-211
Universal Serial Device Server for Industrial Devices

Overview

NPort Express DE-211 is a universal serial device server that can network-enable your industrial serial devices, such as information display boards, PLCs, flow meters, gas meters, CNC machines, and biometric identification card readers.


Seamless integration with your industrial serial devices and Ethernet TCP/IP network

DE-211 supports RS-232/422 and 4-wire/2-wire RS-485, and has a built-in terminator, making it fit for all types of industrial serial devices and serial communications topologies. The optional Power over Serial function allows DE-211 to be powered by DC power pins inside the DB25 serial cable that connects to the serial device, allowing DE-211 to be seamlessly integrated with connected serial devices.


Total software solution for Serial to Ethernet applications

With the help of Windows Native COM driver technology, you can keep running existing COM-based software, such as HyperTerminal, without changing your software under Windows and Linux operating systems. In addition, DE-211 provides versatile Raw Connection Modes for sockets, such as TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Server/Client, Pair Connection, and Ethernet Modem, making DE-211 a powerful and flexible tool for completing your important projects.


Easy installation and administration with NPort Configurator

DE-211 NPort Configurator provides easy IP configuration, including DHCP, MAC-IP mapping, and comes with enhanced easy configuration management and fast deployment capabilities. Friendly Graphic User Interface management utilities for Windows and user-configurable command mode are both supplied.


Features
 
  • 3-in-1 RS-232/422/485 interface and 10 Mbps Ethernet
  • Supports 4 and 2 wire RS-485 with patented ADDC™ and built-in terminator
  • Supports industrial 12/24 VDC power input and optional Power over Serial
  • Terminal block accessories for easy RS-422/485 serial wiring
  • Supports MAC based IP configuration
  • Supports configuration store and copy for easy deployment
  • Supports Windows Native COM driver and Linux real TTY driver
  • Supports Driver Mode, TCP Server/Client, UDP Server/Client, Ethernet Modem, Pair Connection


Benefits
 
  • Network-enable your industrial serial devices instantly
  • Easy IP setup and deployment for mass installation
  • Easy configuration management for local site and remote management
  • Easy integration with industrial serial devices, with versatile software, power, and housing solution
  • Easy troubleshooting with monitoring software and LED signals for RS-485 communication


Applications
 
  • Information display board management for hotels and airports
  • PLC control and administration
  • Industrial SCADA, measurement, and monitoring systems
  • CNC machine management
  • Medical/Hospital/Healthcare industry
  • Factory Automation
  • Building Automation
  • Security/Entrance control systems
  • Time/Attendance control systems
  • and more...
 
Terminal Block Accessories


DIN Rail mountable

 


Specifications
Hardware
Processor 16 bit CPU
Memory 512 KB
Connector type Female DB25

Interface
LAN 10BaseT
Serial RS-232/422/485 (DIP switch selectable)
No. of serial ports 1
Signals RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422: TxD+/-, RxD+/-, GND
RS-485 2 wire: Data+/-, GND
RS-485 4 wire: TxD+/-, RxD+/-, 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

OS supported
DE-211 Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows95/98/ME Native COM driver, Linux real tty driver

Protocol
DE-211 TCP, IP, UDP, Telnet, RTelnet, DHCP, ICMP

Operation Modes
DE-211 Driver Mode, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Server/Client, Ethernet Modem, Pair Connection

Management
DE-211 Serial console
Telnet console
NPort Configurator for Windows/Linux
NPort Manager for COM driver Monitor
Firmware upgrade for Windows
NPort Admin for Linux tty driver

Power and Environment
Power requirements DC 12V to 30V
150mA (max.) at 12V
92mA(max.) at 24V
260mA(max.) at 5V (Power over Serial enabled)
Operating temp. 0 – 55°C
Operating Humidity 5 - 95%RH
Storage Temp. -20 – 85°C
Dimensions 90 x 100.4 x 22 mm (W x D x H, including ears)
67 x 100.4 x 22 mm (W x D x H)
Surge protection 15 KV ESD (RS-232), 12 KV ESD (RS-422/485)
Magnetic isolation 1.5 KV for Ethernet
Regulatory approvals FCC B, CE B, UL, CUL, TUV
Ordering Information
DE-211/110V 1 port RS-232/422/485 universal serial device server
DE-211/230V 1 port RS-232/422/485 universal serial device server
All items include
  • Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT,
         Windows95/98/ME Native COM driver,
         Linux real tty driver
  • NPort Configurator utility
  • Power Adapter
  • User's Manual, software CD-ROM
  • Optional
    NP21101 30cm DB25 male to DB9 Female RS-232 cable
    NP21102 30cm DB25 male to DB9 male RS-232 Cable
    NP21103

    DB25 terminal block kit for RS-422/485

    DIN Rail mounting kit

    For 35mm DIN Rail with screws x 4