Lantronix XPress-DR-IAP Automation Protocol Suite (APS) Datasheet - Page 2

Standard Serial Tunneling Serial Tunneling is the encapsulation of serial data into network packets, and the transport of the data over a A network. Typical applications (example A) for Serial Tunneling are remote configuration, programming, monitoring and management of industrial devices. Where Windows® based Personal Computers (PCs) are used, an Ethernet adapter and Comm Port Redirector™ software may be used in place of a Device Server. Redirector allows the creation of virtual serial ports (64 maximum), which can be mapped to remote Device Servers on the network. Redirector is shipped with all Lantronix Device Servers. Redirector (example B) allows one COM-port to be B mapped to the PLC, while another is mapped to the Variable Speed Drive. In this application, Serial Tunneling is transparent to the connected devices as well as the respective application software. In some cases, Standard Serial Tunneling may not be adequate to accommodate protocols with strict timing requirements or those that are sensitive to brief gaps in the serial data transmitted. Multi-Master Multi-Master (example C) is the ability to allow access to a single serial device from multiple locations on a C network simultaneously. To implement Multi-Master functionality, the Device Server requires specific knowledge of the communication protocols involved. This knowledge is required to detect the framing of serial requests, their acknowledgement, the processing of responses and the proper queuing of requests. From the user's perspective, Multi-Master support means that information in the connected device can be accessed anywhere a network connection is available. Outgoing Message Mapping D For devices that support non-solicited requests, Outgoing Message Mapping (example D) allows these messages to be sent over the network to a remote device. In each Device Server, a mapping table ensures proper message routing. Requests from the originating device can be directed to any other device on the network, facilitating peer-to-peer communications. For More Information: For more information on this product and all of the products and services provided by Lantronix, please visit us at www.lantronix.com. For immediate needs, you may contact us directly at any of our corporate and regional headquarters. A complete listing of all our sales offices can be found at our web site. Corporate Offices 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 USA 949 453 3990 949 453 3995 fax [email protected] Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Minervum 1707 4817 ZK Breda The Netherlands +31 (0) 76 565 8176 +31 (0) 76 565 8179 fax [email protected] Pacific Rim 46 East Coast Road East Gate #10-01 Singapore 428766 +65 447 4222 +65 344 0614 fax [email protected] APS Copyright © 2001 Lantronix is a trademark of Lantronix. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A 910-364 07/01 MG/2500