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Crestron eServer™ Ethernet OEM Module
Ethernet OEM Module: eServer™
Description
Functional Description
Crestron expands Internet technology by providing a compact, powerful control
engine combined with a built-in web server. The eServer™ is a one port control
system capable of making any serially controlled device an Internet appliance with
minimal development work. The eServer brings Ethernet technology to industry
peers in a plug-and-play format. Plug the eServer into any RS-232 controlled device
or the LAN (for instant accessibility via the Internet). The unit communicates via
industry standard TCP/IP, plugs directly into an 10/100 BaseT Ethernet LAN, runs
on existing CAT5 cabling infrastructure, and provides remote access through a
standard web browser for LAN and Internet access.
The eServer incorporates a built-in web server that stores web page information.
Types of information include HTML and Java files, sound, graphics, PDF files, URL
links to a manufacturer's website (for general information or device firmware file
updates), Microsoft
 PowerPoint  presentations, and more. Use a web browser to
access info in the eServer for instant control – no computer/server is required!
Graphical User Interface (GUI) is stored on-board so a controlled device carries its
own interface. An onboard SIMPL+ control engine provides the power of a full-
blown Crestron system for programming, macros, and automated functions. Use
Crestron VT Pro-e to generate HTML GUIs to load into the eServer or use with a
third party HTML software package such as Microsoft

FrontPage, Adobe
PageMill

, etc.
The eServer also includes a complete software development package to provide an
open architecture platform that allows any manufacturer to communicate and control
their product via IP. Over 100 manufacturers in the commercial A/V industry are
working with Crestron to provide their IP/Internet solutions.
The eServer connects to the serially controlled device via a bidirectional serial port
that can support asynchronous RS-232-based communication. The unit overcomes
the distance limitations of RS-232 communication. All signals are
monitored/controlled via 10 BaseT Ethernet using standard Internet protocols. A
second RS-232 port is used as a pass-through for device control.
The eServer may be used to control a wide variety of RS-232 controlled equipment.
A variety of communications parameters are supported. Valid parameters are as
follows:
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