HW group PortBox2: Full RS-232/RS485 serial port ...

PortBox2 is a RS-232 and RS485 full serial port to Ethernet converter. The remote serial port can be accessed in Windows as a Virtual Serial Port. Web-based configuration, full RS-232 (9 wires), 9th bit support (virtual parity).

PortBox2 is a RS-232 and RS485 serial port to Ethernet converter. PortBox2 contains a truly full RS-232 serial port (9 pins). PortBox2 can be connected to a PC over LAN and the serial port can be accessed in Windows as a VSP (Virtual Serial Port), e.g. COM17. HW group offers a free HW VSP Multiport application that supports up to 100 remote serial ports on a single PC. It can be used for Windows server applications as well (works as a NT service).

• Full RS-232 serial port (9 wires)
• Web-based configuration, free Virtual Serial Port for Windows supports up to 100 ports
• 9th bit support (virtual parity) for 9-bit protocols

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Extend the serial port over a LAN: Two devices can be connected back-to-back (Box-2-Box mode). In this mode, the RS232/485 serial line is extended (tunneled) over the LAN.

Full RS-232 serial port

• PortBox2 supports full RS-232 serial port in hardware
• The HW VSP application (Virtual Serial Port) supports full serial ports
• For third-party SW implementations, RFC2217 can be used
• PortBox2 also supports 9-bit data transfer over the serial port
• PortBox2 can be used as an Ethernet com port (remote serial port)

Applications
Com port to Ethernet

• Full remote serial port for connecting any RS-232 device
• Connecting RS-232/RS485 devices over LAN – barcode / RFID scanners, serial printers, displays, PLC, CNS, various machinery, ...

Com port - Ethernet - Com port

• The Box-2-Box mode enables connecting two units against each other, 1:1.
• Extension of RS-232 or RS-485 range over the network

Usage examples

• Remote control of power and other technology over RS-232 and RS-485
• Remote control of displays and signal lights
• RFID card readers, online access control systems
• Vending machines
• Security alarms
• Access control systems
• Barcode scanners

Specifications

• Ethernet: 100 Mbit/s
• IP protocols: ARP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP (HTTP, Telnet + RFC2217
• RS-232: Cannon DB9M, (RxD, TxD, CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR, RI, CD, GND)
• RS-485: Terminals
• Power : 8-30V / 0.25 A
• Dimensions : 105 x 105 x 25 [mm]
• Operating conditions: -10°C to +75°C = +14°F to +167°F

Ordering Informaton and Accessoires

PortBox2 SET	PortBox2 quick start set – complete RS-232/485 serial port to Ethernet. Contains a CD and a power adapter.
PortBox2	PortBox2 unit only. No adapter etc.
I/O Controller2 SET	Product quick start set – 8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs + RS-232/485 to the Ethernet. Contains a CD, a power adapter and a test board
IP WatchDog HWg-WR02a SET	Quick start set of an industrial watchdog (supports RS-232) Contains a power adapter and a CD.
IP Relay HWg-ER02b SET	Quick start set – 2x relay (230V/16A) + RS-232/485 to the Ethernet, CD and power adapter.
DIN Rail box set	DIN rail mounting set