Serial Port Servers

Equipment with a serial port is usually connected directly to the computer when the distance is less than 15 meters.

With a serial port server (Serial Device Server), the equipment can be connected anywhere on a network so that all network users can use them. This applies to both local and internet. When connected over the Internet, the reach becomes global.

Serial Device Servers

It has the task of making a serial port available on a network. It is a compact computer that has an Ethernet network interface and one or more serial ports. Its firmware is only for sending data from the network to the proper serial port and transmitting data received on serial ports to the network. The protocol is TCP / IP (Internet Protocol), so even a serial port server with many ports has only one IP address and each serial port has its own port number.

Three communication methods

In principle, it can be communicated with serial port servers in 3 different ways:

  • The "Winsock" method
  • "Virtual com driver" method
  • "Box to box" method

Used if there is no computer with network function available. The two serial port servers are configured to send data to the counterpart. They are defined as "Master" and "Slave", each with its own IP address and the counterparty's IP address. In principle, it is a fixed connection between the serial ports and it is important that the connection be independent of operating systems and software versions otherwise used on the network.

The "Box to box" method is also the only usable solution in cases where the system cannot include software that uses "sockets" or COM port drivers, for example. a PLC and a simple measuring port with serial port.

In all common programming languages ​​for Windows (Visual C ++, Visual basic, Delphi and others), TCP / IP is accessed via "Winsock", releasing the programmer to kno

The "Winsock" method

This method assumes that the applications using the serial port server have access to the network via the TCP / IP protocol using the networking features built into Windows. It is the standardized interface for these features called "Winsock".

In all common programming languages ​​for Windows (Visual C ++, Visual basic, Delphi and others), TCP / IP is accessed via "Winsock", releasing the programmer to know all the details of the underlying network protocols.

Once the protocol, IP address, port number and client / server status are selected, free-form data blocks can be exchanged between the program and the serial port server.

Many types and variants

There are a variety of variants among serial port servers. The number of serial ports per. unit varies from 1 to 16, and the serial ports can be traditional RS232 ports with "point to point" connection up to approx. 15 m or RS422 ports with balanced "point to point" signals up to approx. 1200 m and RS485 ports, for "multidrop" connection, where up to 32 serial ports can share the same 2- or 4-wire bus. Here, the range will also be up to 1200 m.

Most serial port servers use the wired Ethernet network interface, others use wireless networks (Wifi) or fiber optic cable, where the network connection is via fiber optic cable.

Serial Port Servers
There are 44 products.
1 port serial port server RS232/422/485, MOXA NP5150

External COM port via Ethernet and Internet
Can also provide Pair connection (back-to-back)
Small size for easy installation
Genuine COM / TTY drivers for Windows and Linux
Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile operating modes
Easy-to-use Windows multi-device server configuration tool
Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
SNMP MIB-II for network management
Configure via Telnet or web browser
Power supply included

1,715.00 kr
Item number ETH1SER5150
Physically in stock
MOXA MB3180, 1 port MODBUS ethernet serverforSerielle Portservere t...

Moxa MGATE 3180 1port RS232/422/485 Modbus TCP to serial.

  • Convert between Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU/ASCII 
  • 1 Ethernet port and 1, 2, or 4 RS-232/422/485 ports 
  • Supports 16 simultaneous TCP masters with up to 32 simultaneous requests per master 
  • Easy hardware setup and configuration

2,646.00 kr
Item number ETH1MOD-M
On the way in
4 Ports RS232 Extender Booster Over Fiber cable, 4 x DB9 Han connector Volktek IRF-755

4 COM ports via optical fiber cable
point to point or pount to 4 points
4 x RS232 ports up to 2km with multi mode cable
4 x RS232 ports up to 20km with single mode cable
Buy 100Mbit SFP Module (Multi Mode or Single Mode)
1 x 100 Mbit SFP for LC Duplex Fiber cable
4 x RS232 DB9 male connector
Setup via built-in Web server
62 x 50 x 120 mm
DIN fittings
Display 3 LEDs Displays TX / RX, Network and System Status
Supply voltage: 9 - 32VDC Redundant (not supplied)

2,500.00 kr
Item number BOOST-4RS232-FIBER
Physically in stock
RS232 serial communication over GSM or GPRS Serial Port Server 3 serille ports GSM / GPRS

Seriel port: 2 x RS232, 1 x RS232/485 maks. 115 Kbps
Signaler: RS232: Rx , Tx , RTS , CTS 
RS485: Data +, Data - (2-leder halv duplex)
Digital I/O: 6 indgange og 2 udgange TTL
Protokoller: TCP, PPP
Stik til digital I/O: Skrueterminaler
3/5V SIM kortholder indbygget
3 lysdioder viser GPRS- og systemstatus
Strømforsyning: 9 - 35 VDC maks. 4,8 Watt. medfølger ikke
Leveres med beslag til DIN skinne

2,921.00 kr
Item number ETH3SER-GSM+
Physically in stock
Serial port server RS422, RS485. Can be powered from PoE

1-Port RS-422/485 to Ethernet device server

1x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 LAN

DB9 male or 5-pin terminal block serial connector

Baud rates: 300 to 115.2 kbps

Configurable: 6/7/8 data bits, 1/2 stop bits, parity None/Odd/Even

Built-in watchdog for reliable 24/7 operation

Wide power input: 7–40 VDC (DC jack) / PoE (48 VDC via Ethernet)

Industrial metal enclosure, ~300 g

Operating temp 0–55 °C; humidity 5–95% RH

IS model adds 2.5 kVrms isolation & 500 W surge protection

800.00 kr
Item number ETH1SER485POE-I
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Serial port server is COM port via Internet and Ethernet. Atop SE5201-DB

External COM port over Ethernet and Internet
RS232/422/485
Baud rate: 1200 - 230.4kbps (2-wire)
Max. baud rate at 4-wire RS485 up to 921.6kbps
Atop SE5201-DB Serial Device Server
10/100Mbit Ethernet.
Serial port via DB9 male connector
Supports TCP Server/Client, UDP, Virtual COM and Tunneling modes
Power is supplied from 9 - 30VDC or 5VDC (power jack)
Power supply not included
DIN kit (option)
Dimensions: 65 x 78 x 28mm (without wall bracket)
Dimensions: 88.5 x 84 x 27.8mm (with wall bracket and DB9 port)

1,525.00 kr
Item number ETH1SER-MINI+
Physically in stock
RS232 / RS485 / RS422 serial port server 4-port Ethernet 2 x SFP Industrial EMC protected. DIN

Monitor, manage and manage industrial devices
2 x SFP slot for fiber transceiver (SM or MM)
Industrial EMC protection, temperature operation wide, -40 ° C ~ 85 ° C
fast- Ethernet 2 x 100/1000 SFP slots with RSTP Redundans
4 software Select RS232 / RS485 / RS422 serial ports, up to 921Kbps
TCP Server / Client, UDP, Virtual com and tunneling modes are supported
Embedded security with PPTP, IPSec or OpenVPN Client / Server
Redundant 12 ~ 48 VDC Power entries
Configuration via Web Browser / Serial Console / Telnet / Windows Utility
Robust metal cabinet with wall or DIN rail mounting

5,715.00 kr
Item number ETH4SER-A
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Serial port server with 4 x RS422 / RS485. Serial Device Server. RJ45 and 2 x fiber slot for SFP

Monitor, manage and manage industrial devices
1 x RJ45 Ethernet port
2 x SFP slot for fiber transceiver (SM or MM)
Industrial EMC protection, temperature operation wide, -40 ° C ~ 85 ° C
Fast-Ethernet 2 x 100/1000 SFP Slots with RSTP Redundancy
4 software Selected RS485 / RS422 Serial ports, up to 921Kbps
TCP Server / Client, UDP, Virtual com and tunneling modes supported
Embedded Security with PPTP, IPSec or OpenVPN Client / Server
Redundant 12 ~ 48 VDC Power Entries
Configuration via Web Browser / Serial Console / Telnet / Windows Utility
Robust Metal Cabinet with wall or DIN rail

7,713.00 kr
Item number ETH4SER-A-I
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Modbus over Ethernet, Modbus box to box, RS232 / 422/485 Modbus Ethernet

Modbus over the Ethernet or Internet
MODBUS server with 1 x RS232 and 1 x 422/485
Can run Device to Device
0/100 Mbps Ethernet port, auto MDI / MDIX, 10/100 auto, 1500V magnetic insulation only on
RS485 RS232 Modbus ASCII / RTU port, 1 RS422 / 485 Modbus ASCII / RTU port, 16V / 400W TVS isolated, RS485 automatic line control
9 ~ 30VDC power input, IP30 enclosure , DIN rail mounting structure, USB port (Modbus serial port expansion and capture of memory)

2,893.00 kr
Item number ETH2MOD
Physically in stock
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