PortBox2 RS232-485 Serial Port Ethernet Converters

The PortBox2 is an RS232 and RS485 serial port to Ethernet converter and features a full RS232 9-pin serial port. The serial port of the device can be connected to a PC over the LAN, with the serial port accessible in Windows as a Virtual Serial Port (VSP). The digital inputs and outputs can be controlled over the Web or through Modbus/TCP. The device has a built-in web server for configuration and the HW VSP3 software application can connect to 100 remote serial ports to a single PC. Two PortBox2 devices can be connected in a Box-2-Box mode to extend the capabilities.

Key Features

• 1x full serial port RS232/485 with 9-bit communications support
• Modbus/TCP protocol supported for I/O control
• Machine-2-Machine (M2M) communication protocols: HTTP, Telnet, TCP Server, TCP Client/Server
• Ethernet LAN connection and configurable via a built-in web server and TELNET
• Full RS232 serial port (9 pins: RxD, TxD, GND, CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR, RI, CD)
• RS485 serial interface with up to 115,200 Bd rate
• Free HW VSP3 software to provide a Virtual Serial Port for Windows (NT service, x64 systems) and supports for up to 100 remote serial ports
• Compatible with a range of third-party software platforms using Borland C++, MS Visual, VB, C#, PHP, JAVA and more)

Applications

• Remote control of power and other technologies over RS232 and RS485
• Remote control of displays and signal lights
• Remote status checks on PIR sensors, door contacts and security systems
• RFID card readers
• Vending machines
• Security alarms
• Access control systems
• Barcode scanners

Physical Installation

• Metal Case
• Installation: DIN, flat surface
• Design: Industrial

Operation Schematic