1: Introduction; Overview - Sena NEMO10 User Manual

1: Introduction

1.1 Overview

The NEMO10 allows you to network-enable a variety of serial devices that were not originally
designed to have network -capability. This capability brings the advantages of remote management
and data accessibility to thousands of serial devices over the network.
The NEMO10 is DIL (Dual-In-Line) package, cost-effective single-port serial-Ethernet communication
module. The NEMO10 supports RS232 serial communication allowing virtually any asynchronous
serial device to be accessed over a network. Its compact size enables users to easily develop their
network-enabled device by simple on-board installation. For easier evaluation, the NEMO10-SK, the
starter' s kit is provided. In the NEMO10-SK, there are several additional items for evaluation, such as
carrier board for testing the NEMO10 module, CD-ROM for the software and the power-supply.
As for the Internet connectivity, the NEMO10 supports open network protocols such as TCP/IP
allowing serial devices to be accessed over broadband network or conventional LAN (Local Area
Network) environment.
The NEMO10 provides the management console using Telnet and serial console port under the
password protection support. And the NEMO10 also provides the management function using the
HelloDevice Manager Software Utility.
The NEMO10 was designed to accommodate the unique requirements of the Retail POS, Security,
Automation and Medical marketplaces.
Parts of this manual assume the knowledge on concepts of the Internetworking protocols and serial
communications. If you are not familiar with these concepts, please refer to the standards or the
documentation on each subject.
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