Serial Communications Boards can be seen as Windows/Linux ports.
Press Release Summary:
Serial communications boards DNx-SL-501/-508 are available with UEI-RSS Serial Server software, which makes boards accessible as standard Windows or Linux serial ports. As many as 255 serial ports can be controlled by one PC over one Ethernet port via this software, and expanded ports can be mounted remotely up to 100 m from host using standard UEI chassis or 20 kM utilizing Fiber interface cubes. Status window displays each port's status, updated once per second, as well as traffic.
Original Press Release:
UEI-RSS Serial Server Makes PowerDNx Serial Devices Accessible as Standard Windows or Linux Serial Ports
Walpole, MA - United Electronic Industries (UEI) is pleased to announce the release of the UEI-RSS Serial Server. The new software makes UEI's popular line of PowerDNx DNx-SL-501 and DNx-SL-508 devices accessible as standard Windows or Linux serial ports. The serial server allows up to 255 serial ports to be controlled by a single PC over a single Ethernet port. The new RSS not only allows users to expand the number of standard serial ports available on a single PC, it also allows these ports to be mounted remotely. Using UEI's standard chassis, the ports may be located up to 100 meters from the host; while utilizing the Fiber interface cubes, the serial ports may be up to 20 kM from the host. The UEI-RSS Serial Server is included with the purchase of UEI's DNx-SL-501, and DNx-SL-508 devices.
The setup and operation of the UEI-RSS is quick and easy, allowing the user to install the application, assign devices to ports, and save configurations in a matter of minutes. The status window displays each port's status and incoming/outgoing traffic. Status for each port is updated once a second. The UEI-RSS runs as standard communications ports in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), and Linux.
With the UEI-RSS Serial Server, UEI continues its mission to provide the most innovative data acquisition and control solutions in the marketplace.
Pricing Part # Price Availability
UEI-RSS Included with DNx-SL-501, Shipping now
and DNx-SL-508
For complete details, please visit ueidaq.com/UEI-RSS
About the "Cube"
UEI's powerful "Cube" architecture is a compact (4 x 4 x 4" or 4 x 4 x 5.8") Ethernet-based I/O platform. It may be deployed in five configurations: 1) Ethernet I/O slaved to a host PC, 2) Stand alone Data Logger/Recorder, 3) Linux-based Programmable Automation Controller (UEIPAC), or 4) Simulink / RTW target (UEISIM), 5) Modbus TCP based I/O slave (UEI Modbus). Each Cube consists of a core module (with processor and network interface) and three or six open I/O slots. Users select the deployment option and I/O boards that meet their system requirements. With over 30 I/O boards available, there's sure to be a configuration to meet any application requirement. A six-slot Cube provides up to: 150 analog inputs (up to 24 ICP channels), 192 analog outputs, 288 digital I/O, 48 counter or quadrature channels, 72 ARINC-429 channels and/or 24 Serial or CAN-bus ports. A full description of the "Cube" is available at http://www.ueidaq.com/
About the RACKtangle
The RACKtangle I/O chassis offers a similar capability as the cube, but in a more conventional, 3U rack form factor with easily accessed front-loading I/O boards. In addition, it offers 12 I/O slots and supports up to 300 A/D (including up to 48 ICP channels), 394 D/A, 576 DIO, 144 ARINC-429 or 96 CAN or Serial I/O ports. The Gigabit interface also provides two independent ports, one used for primary system control and the second used for real-time diagnostics. The HalfRACK chassis is the same except with 6-slots.
About UEI
Founded in 1990, UEI is a leader in the PC/Ethernet data acquisition and control, Data Logger/Recorder and Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) markets. UEI's I/O "Cube" and RACKtangle I/O chassis are compact, rugged platforms, ideal for DAQ, Logging, and control applications in a wide range of applications and industries including automotive, aerospace/aviation, unmanned vehicles, appliance test, simulator control, in-vehicle test, wind and solar power system control, semiconductor manufacturing, medical equipment, and more. UEI offers both COTS and custom products to OEMs, end-users, and systems integrators worldwide. With analog, digital, counter, CAN-bus, Serial I/O, ARINC-429 I/O and more, UEI will have the interface you need. UEI supports all popular Windows, Vista, Linux and Real-time operating systems, programming languages and application packages, including LabVIEW, MATLAB and DASYLab.
