HW group PortStore5

PortStore5 connects a full RS-232 or RS-485 serial port to a LAN. Features a 4 MB internal flash memory for RS-232 data capture.
Stored data can be retrieved when the LAN connection is re-established. Remote serial port can be accessed in Windows as a Virtual Serial Port.
WEB-based configuration and full RS-232 serial port (9 pins).

PortStore5 is a RS-232 and RS-485 serial port to Ethernet converter with an internal memory. PortStore5 features a truly full 9-pin serial port. The serial port converter can be connected to a PC over the LAN, with the serial port accessible in Windows as a Virtual Serial Port (VSP) – e.g. COM17. HW group offers a free HW VSP Multiport application that supports up to 100 remote serial ports on a single PC.

• 4MB internal memory, protected against power failure
• Full RS-232 serial port (9 wires)
• Web-based configuration, free Virtual Serial Port for Windows supports up to 100 ports

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Serial port data logging

• PortStore5 can be used as a serial port logger that works even during LAN communication outages.
• Data received from the serial port are safely stored in the internal Flash memory and protected against power failure.
• RS-232 port of PortStore5 can be simultaneously used for data capture (CDR/SMDR, PBX call accounting) and for remote access (HW VSP – virtual serial port).

Full RS-232 serial port

• PortStore5 supports in hardware a full RS-232 serial port with received data backup
• The HW VSP application (Virtual Serial Port) supports full serial ports
• For third-party SW implementations, RFC2217 can be used
• PortStore5 also supports 9-bit data transfer over the serial port
• PortStore5 can be used as an Ethernet com port (remote serial port)

Applications

Remote serial port for connecting any RS-232 device (full serial port = 9 pins).
• The HW VSP application creates virtual serial ports in Windows (e.g. COM17 and COM18)
• Connect RS-232/RS485 devices over LAN – barcode / RFID scanners, serial printers, displays, PLC, CNS, various machinery, ...
• PortBox2 works in the same way but does not have an internal data memory (buffer).
• PortStore5 stores the serial port data into its internal memory (buffer). If the LAN communication fails, data will be sent to the virtual serial port later.
• A variety of RS-232/RS485 devices can be connected – barcode / RFID scanners, serial printers, scales, POS cash registers, PLC, CNS, various machinery, ...

Backing up data from remote RS-232 / RS-485 devices

• Several devices with RS-232 data output are connected to PortStore5 or PortBox2 units.
• The PS Eye application collects data from all remote serial ports.
• Data from each device is stored to a separate text (TXT) file for further processing.
• A PortBox2 can be also used to connect RS-232; however, it does not guarantee data storage in case of LAN or power failure (does not have a buffer).

PortStore5 usage examples

• Backing up data sent to a RS-232 printer
  • Security system status
  • Barcode scanners
  • Scales (weighing systems)
  • Weather stations
• Connecting RS-232 / RS-485 systems to the Ethernet
• Logging and analysis of a full RS-232 / RS-485 communication
• Capturing data from a presence registration system

Ethernet
100 Mbit/s

IP protocols
ARP, UDP/IP, TCP/IP (HTTP,Telnet + RFC2217, RepBuf

RS-232
Cannon DB9M (RxD, TxD, CTS, RTS, DSR, DTR, RI, CD,GND)

RS-485
Terminals

Serial port logger memory
4MB

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

PortStore5 SET	PortStore5 quick start set: PortStore5 unit (buffer), power adaptor, manual, CD, LapLink cable.
PortStore5	PortStore5 device: serial port to Ethernet buffer. Full RS-232 serial port, RS-485, Logger, Web interface, Windows Virtual Serial Port free of charge. Device only, no accessories.
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
DIN Rail box set	DIN rail mounting set
IP Relay HWg-ER02b SET	Quick start set – 2x relay (230V/16A) + RS-232/485 to the Ethernet, CD and power adapter.