Device server provides simple, reliable serial-to-Ethernet solution

Oct. 22, 2014
Remotely monitor, manage and control serial devices (RS-232/422/485) — and bring them into your facility’s industrial Ethernet network using the NPort IA5000A series of device servers from Moxa.

They’re designed for connecting industrial automation serial devices, such as PLCs, sensors, meters, motors, drives, barcode readers, and operator displays. The device servers are built solid with a metal housing, screw connectors, and provide full surge protection. These device servers are extremely user-friendly, featuring Web browser-based configuration, redundant DC power inputs and warning outputs via relay as well as email for mobile users and supervisors. All in all, the unit is designed to make serial-to-Ethernet solutions simple and reliable.