Introduction - ICP DAS USA PDS-220F Series User Manual

Programmable Serial-to-Fiber Device Server

1. Introduction

The PDS-220Fx series is a family of Programmable Device Servers, also known as "Serial-to-
Ethernet gateway", that are designed for adding optical fiber connectivity to RS-232/422/485
devices.
The user-friendly VxComm Driver/Utility allows users to easily turn the built-in COM ports of the
PDS-220Fx series into standard COM ports on a PC. By virtue of its protocol independence, a small-
core OS and high flexibility, the PDS-220Fx series is able to meet the demands of every network-
enabled application.
The PDS-220Fx series includes a powerful and reliable Xserver programming structure that allows
you to design your robust Ethernet applications in one day. The built-in, high-performance MiniOS7
boots the PDS-220Fx up in just one second and gives you fastest responses.
The PDS-220Fx is equipped with 1 RS-232 port and 1 RS-485/422 port. The removable on-board
terminal block connector is designed for easy and robust wiring in industrial situations.
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