2: Introduction; Applications; Application Examples - Lantronix UDS 1100 User Manual

2: Introduction

The UDS1100 is a single-port device server that provides a quick, simple, and
cost-effective way to bring the advantages of data accessibility and remote
management to devices not currently connected to a network.

Applications

The UDS family of Device Servers allows serial devices, such as those listed
below, to connect and communicate over Ethernet networks using the IP protocol
family (TCP for connection-oriented stream applications and UDP for datagram
applications).
Security alarms

Access control devices

Fire control panels

Time/attendance clocks and terminals

ATM machines

Data collection devices

RFID readers

Universal Power Supply (UPS) management units

Telecommunications equipment

Data display devices

Virtually any asynchronous RS-232, RS422, or RS485 device


Application Examples

Using a method called serial tunneling, the UDS encapsulates serial data into
packets and transports them over Ethernet. Using two UDS units, connected by a
network, virtual serial connections can extend across a facility or around the
world.
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