Nimbus Technologies

Introduction:
The tDS-700 is a series of Serial-to-Ethernet device servers that are designed to add Ethernet and Internet connectivity to any RS-232 and RS-422/485 device, and to eliminate the cable length limitation of legacy serial communications. By using the VxComm Driver/Utility, the built-in COM Port of the tDS-700 series can be virtualized to a standard PC COM Port in Windows. Therefore, users can transparently access or monitor serial devices over the Internet/Ethernet without the need for software modification.
tDS-700 device servers can be used to create a pair-connection application (as well as serial-bridge or serial-tunnel), and then route data between two serial devices via TCP/IP. This is useful when connecting mainframe computers, servers or other serial devices that do not themselves have Ethernet capability. By virtue of its protocol independence and flexibility, the tDS-700 meets the demands of virtually any network-enabled application. 
In harsh industrial environments, the tDS-700 series (for i version) also adds 3000 VDC and +/- 4 kV ESD protection component that diverts the potentially damaging charge away from sensitive circuit to protects the module and equipment from the sudden and momentary electric current. To achieve maximum space savings, the tDS-700 is offered in an amazingly small form-factor that enables it to be easily installed anywhere, even directly attached to a serial device or embedded into a machine. The tDS-700 features a powerful 32-bit MCU that allows it to efficiently handle network traffic. The tDS-700 offers true IEEE 802.3af-compliant (classification, Class 1) Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) functionality using a standard category 5 Ethernet cable that allows it to receive power from a PoE switch such as the NS-205PSE. If there is no PoE switch available on site, the tDS-700 can accepts power input from a DC adapter.

Features

• Incorporates any RS-232/422/485 serial device in Ethernet
• Data transmission via Virtual COM or raw TCP connection
• VxComm Driver for 32- and 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/10/2012/2016
• Max. connections : 1 socket per serial port is suggested
• Supports pair-connection (serial-bridge, serial-tunnel) applications
• Supports TCP client-mode and TCP server-mode operations
• Supports UDP responder for device discovery (UDP Search)
• Static IP or DHCP network configuration
• Easy firmware update via the Ethernet (BOOTP, TFTP)
• Tiny Web server for configuration (HTTP)
• Contains a 32-bit MCU that efficiently handles network traffic
• 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45 x 1 (Auto-negotiating, auto MDI/MDIX, LED Indicators)
• Includes redundant power inputs: PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Class 1) and DC jack
• Allows automatic RS-485 direction control
• Terminal block connector for easy wiring
• Tiny form-factor and low power consumption
• RoHS compliant & no Halogen
• Cost-effective device servers