This compact Ethernet-to-serial device is designed to operate under the harsh conditions found on the factory floor or wherever rugged, reliable communications are required. Offering two ports of software selectable RS-232/422/485 connectivity, the Blue Heat/Net 2 can locate COM ports anywhere on your Ethernet LAN allowing you to remotely control your serial peripherals from any connected works... (read more)

The NPort IA5000 is designed to connect any RS-232/422/485 device to an Ethernet network for industrial automation applications. It supports TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP and other operation modes to ensure compatibility with network software. Network access can be established for devices such as PLCs, meters, and operator displays. (read more)

Convert Modbus ASCII/RTU to TCP

As industries replace old communication systems with Ethernet, managers must replace costly Modbus controlled PLCs or find a way to translate Ethernet signals to Modbus devices.Ethernet to Modbus converters are an easy, cost-effective way to connect Ethernet TCP/IP networks to new and existing Modbus ASCII/RTU serial devices.

The LS110 is a cost-effective single-port device server that connects RS-232 serial devices such as printers, scales, medical equipment, manufacturing machinery, barcode readers, card readers, point-of-sale equipment, and other data acquisition devices to 10Base-T Ethernet network. (read more)

The EDS-P308 is an 8-port Ethernet switch that is classified as power source equipment (PSE) supporting PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) on ports 1 to 4. It provides up to 15.4 watts of power per port, enabling you to power IEEE 802.3af compliant powered devices (PD) without additional wiring. (read more)

The Nemo10 is a compact embedded device server in 24-pin dual-in-line form factor for onboard installation. It is designed for OEM users who wish to embed ethernet connectivity directly onto the circuit boards of equipment like security systems, POS, factory machinery, and medical devices. (read more)

Schuster Electronics offers Phoenix Contact's innovative and complete solution for wiring up a wide variety of devices allows for seamless integration into industrial control applications. Three distinct types of connections universally define the wiring joining one device to another. Data, Signal, Power

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AutomationDirect now offers Stride™ industrial-grade unmanaged Ethernet switches and media converters. Built for industrial environments, these Ethernet switches are designed for PLC, HMI and drive users. Products include 5-port and 8-port switches, 4-port and 8-port Ethernet switches with one 100BaseF fiber port, and an Ethernet to Fiber Media Converter. Prices start at $99. (read more)

The new availability of a comprehensive range of motion control components compatible with the real-time Ethernet Powerlink protocol is presenting significant design opportunities for machinery OEMs. With the launch of Ethernet Powerlink three-phase AC drives, Baldor Electric Company (NYSE:BEZ) now offers all the major motion control functions. (read more)

The "STS Series" is a PCMCIA featured serial-ethernet device server to manage the RS232 based serial devices over the network with advanced features such as PCMCIA, flexible host mode, security, event handling, and customization. (read more)