Triconex 4104 Ethernet-to-1-Port RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Server

Description

• • Environmental Parameters
    • Operating Temperature: It can work stably within the temperature range of 0°C to 70°C, which is suitable for the temperature environment of general industrial workshops and control rooms.
    • Humidity Adaptability: It can operate normally in an environment with a relative humidity of 10% – 90% without condensation, adapting to the common humidity conditions of most industrial sites.
• Functional Features
  • Virtual COM Port Realizes Compatibility with Legacy Software: After installing the matching software driver, the module’s serial port is displayed as a virtual COM port on the host. Standard serial operation commands can be directly redirected to the module, which is fully compatible with legacy serial devices and existing software without modifying the original program.
  • Supports Multiple Data Transmission Modes: It supports serial tunneling, enabling direct communication between two serial devices through the network. It also supports the raw data socket mode, which eliminates the need for installing additional drivers and provides flexible data transmission options for different application scenarios.
  • Automatic RS – 485 Enable/Disable: It has the function of automatic enable and disable of the RS – 485 interface. This function can automatically adjust the working state of the interface according to the data transmission demand, simplifying the configuration process and ensuring the stability of data transmission on the RS – 485 bus.
  • Built – in Watchdog Circuit Ensures Fault Tolerance: A built – in watchdog and reset circuit is configured. When the module encounters unexpected errors and malfunctions during operation, the circuit can automatically trigger a reset to recover the module’s normal working state, effectively improving the fault tolerance and reliability of the module.
• Application Scenarios
  • Industrial Control Workshops: In manufacturing workshops, it can connect serial – port – equipped devices such as programmable logic controllers, frequency converters, and industrial weighing scales to the Ethernet network. This allows the central control system to uniformly collect operation data of various devices and issue control commands, realizing centralized management of the production line.
  • Legacy Equipment Upgrading Projects: In projects involving the upgrading of old industrial equipment, a large number of legacy sensors and actuators only have serial communication interfaces. The 4104 module can connect these devices to the new Ethernet – based monitoring system, avoiding the high cost of replacing all legacy equipment and achieving cost – effective system upgrading.
  • Small – Scale Logistics and Warehousing Systems: It can connect serial devices such as barcode scanners and serial – port label printers in logistics warehouses to the local Ethernet. It realizes the real – time transmission of goods scanning data and printing control signals, ensuring the efficient operation of cargo sorting and labeling processes.
  • Laboratory Instrument Networking: In scientific research laboratories, many testing instruments and data recorders use serial ports for data output. The module can connect these instruments to the laboratory’s Ethernet network, enabling centralized collection and unified management of test data and improving the efficiency of experimental data processing.