An EtherPAD Baseline is a compact stand-alone device. It has an Ethernet and a serial interface which connects asynchronous serial devices to Ethernet
networks.
This product range includes the following hardware configurations:
10Base-T Ethernet to RS232,
10Base-T Ethernet to RS422 or RS485
- Device network connectivity via UDP/IP, TCP/IP with SNMP MIB II protocol suite.
- Data logging facility with attachment mail option.
- Device management via Telnet, BootP/TFTP, Web Browser, SNMP, Built-in Serial configuration interface. Windows and Linux configuration Utility.
- Web enabled allowing unit configuration and serial device manipulation via Web browser as well as ability to download custom web pages, client side
Java, images and active content to interface to serial device.
- Flash memory for convenient software updates via FTP.
- Low cost and Compact Size.
- Modbus Bridge and Scripting.
- Dynamic Routing and PPP-over-Serial.
- Multiple Network connections allowed to the same Serial data stream.
Software Specification:
- Network Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, BootP/DHCP, TFTP, ICMP, ARP, Proxy ARP, Telnet, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, DNS, PPP, RIP, SNMP (v1), Modbus/TCP, Modbus/UDP,
Redirector (RFC2217)
- Serial Protocols: Raw, Redirector, TC500, Modbus/RTU, Modbus/ASCII
- Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
- Flow Control: Half/Full Duplex, Hardware (RTS/CTS), Software (XON, XOFF), None
- Data Size: 5, 6, 7, 8
- Stop bits: 1, 2
- Data Throughput: Up to 115200 Baud
- Web Server
- Debug and diagnostic tools
- Password protection
- Firmware upgrade over serial Kermit or network
- Multiple concurrent network connections
Hardware Specification:
- Intel 386-EX 33MHz processor
- 1MB RAM, 4MB Flash
- 10Base-T Ethernet line interface
- RS232 or RS422/RS485 Serial interface
- RS232 Serial configuration interface
- LED indication for Ethernet and Serial port status, Power & Heartbeat
Electrical Specification:
- Power requirement: 5W (10V-30V DC or 10V-20V AC)
- Connector: IBM type
- A compliant power supply can be ordered from SAN people.
Physical Specifications:
- Ethernet: RJ45 connector (10Base-T)
- Serial port (RS232): DB25 male connector
- Serial port (RS422/RS485): Phoenix terminal connector
- Serial Configuration port (RS232): DB9 male connector
- Enclosure: Black anodized aluminium extrusion
- Bezels: Black plastic moulded
- Dimensions: 166mm x 85mm x 26mm
- Weight: 260g
- Temperature Range Operating: 0 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius
- Temperature Range Storage: -20 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius.
Standards Compliance:
IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, CE, FCC (Class A)
The EtherPAD is also available as an OEM module, EtherMOD.
EtherMODs can be incorporated into customer products, offering Ethernet (10Base-T or 10Base-2) connectivity to a serial line interface
(RS232/RS422/RS485). All LED interface circuitry required for the EtherPAD Baseline is supported on the module. All signals are at CMOS levels.
This product range includes the following hardware configuration:
10Base-T or 10Base-2 Ethernet to CMOS
- Dimensions: 77.2mm x 50mm x 12mm
- Weight: 60g
- External Power: Regulated 5V DC @ 300mA
Data Logging:
Selectable Time & Date Stamping of logged data in Text format. Email or FTP transfer of files or downloadable via a Web Browser.
More info is available
here.
Scripting:
SAN Script creates powerful custom applications which includes embedding data into the web server. Serial & Network data can be
manipulated as it traverses the EtherPAD. View our
online demos to see some scripting examples in action.
Scripting documentation and code samples can be found
here.
PPP:
PPP option allows IP packets to be transported over the Serial line with an externally connected modem. The EtherPAD can be configured
as an access server or to dial out on-demand (or both). More info is available
here.
Dynamic Routing:
Connect to a remote network (LAN) via an externally connected modem and with the PPP option enabled. You can also connect two remote networks
together. With the Routing option, IP packets from the Serial PPP link traverse the EtherPAD and are forwarded onto the remote LAN via the
Ethernet interface. The EtherPAD becomes a gateway between two networks.
Modbus Scripting:
SAN Script commands for manipulating Modbus Data.
Modbus Bridge:
Configure the EtherPAD for a Master or Slave Bridge, converting Modbus TCP/UDP to Modbus ASCII/RTU. More info is available
here.