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Chapter 1: introduction – Mega System Tech RS485 User Manual

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NET101 User’s Manual -1-

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Section 1. Features

NET101 is one of the smallest RS232/RS422/RS485 Ethernet Converter in the
market. This device provides the means to transfer serial data over the Internet
without having to make changes to your existing hardware/software. That is done by
connecting two NET101 in Master mode and Slave mode. Alternatively, a virtual
driver can be installed to control the facility over Internet.

The NET101 also could be used as a MODBUS gateway. It could convert transaction
between the MODBUS on Serial Bus and MODBUS on TCP/IP. Please refer to the
specification of MODBUS for detailed specification on MODBUS.

Some of the main features of this device are;

Firmware:

• Built-in Web Server
• Support RS232 / 422 /485 (Half/Full Duplex) physical bus
• Auto-detection of Ethernet bus type
• Support Virtual COM port drivers from Microsoft Windows platform
• Support One-on-One communication mode
• Support Virtual COM port mode
• Gateway between MODBUS Serial and MODBUS on Ethernet
• Configuration via telnet, Web or Netility (freeware)
• PPPoE and DDNS protocol for xDSL broadband connection
• Serial data transfer rate up to 115kbps (19.2kbps for continuous

transmit/receive).

• Connects serial device to 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Network Access
• Support any Web Browser for configuration
• Network Protocol: HTTP server, TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, PPPoE, Dynamic DNS,

DNS Client, SNTP, BOOTP, DHCP, FTP Server, SNMP

Hardware:

• 32-Bit 50MHz RISC ARM7 TDMI CPU
• System clock: 25MHz or 50MHz
• Flash Memory: 512KB / 1MB / 2MB / 4MB / 8MB
• Dynamic Memory: 2MB / 8MB / 16MB
• LCD display shows the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway
• Power supply: 4.8V to 7.0V, 250mA maximum.
• Operating Voltage: 3.3 volts
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 60°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% ~ 90%
• Dimensions: 48mm x 63mm x 21m
• Weight:

75g

• For Indoor Use. Protective housing required for outdoor use

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