Ethernet Converter

Some time ago (Refer to "Get your PLC's ...) I introduced our Serial-Ethernet Converter as the device to link up your old machines, devices and interfaces to an Ethernet or other network (including the Internet!) for all kinds of control or data acquisition applications.

For all those of you who might have some qualms about the connectivity, installation, or configuration and the time, costs, or expertise that might be involved to do the job, I've got good news for you!

Immediately installed - Serial-Ethernet Converters

Are Serial-Ethernet Converters difficult to install? Not in the least! Since most devices are already equipped with RS232 interfaces, Serial-Ethernet Converters offer cost-effective and quick solutions for linking up even older machines and systems with modern networks and computer systems. Ready to run. No complicated or time-consuming driver installations required.

Here's an example how to network your equipment:

Use a Serial - Ethernet Converter to Connect a Simatic S7 PLC to the Ethernet!

Easy to configure - Serial-Ethernet Converters

But now let us get down to the important details! Here is an example how to install and configure a PLC (e.g. Simatic S7-200, test motor) with a network terminal by interconnecting a Serial-Ethernet Converter (e.g. ipEther232).

This is how easy networking can be – judge for yourself!
View the instruction path: Serial-Ethernet Converter networks a Simatic S7 (PLC)

Do you still rush to all of your machines, devices, or appliances and back again every time you want to monitor parameters, log processes, or change settings?
What if they don’t work properly – how do you know unless you take another trip back again to find out?

How much time and resources are still being spent on worrying, scheduling, and moving back and forth, sometimes over long distances, to monitor and set equipment?

Networked operating environments
through Serial-Ethernet Converters

Just think: with a Serial-Ethernet Converter

you could be doing all these things comfortably from your home or office PC and have all this time to yourself for your leisure or for more creative and productive tasks.

In the meantime being networked has become a global standard and a benchmark of competitiveness. Wherever large stakes are involved, it is an absolute must! And Serial-Ethernet Converters are the easy way to do it!

Costs/Benefits of Serial-Ethernet Converters

Are they expensive? No, not really – Serial-Ethernet Converters are well below the lower price range of normal PCs. And just think of all the time, work, and energy resources you could be saving. Enjoy the competitive edge you’ll gain! Savor the thrill of stepping into the age of intelligently networked environments! Save time and money. Reap the benefits!

For specifics view Serial-Ethernet Converter

In our last Industrial Solutions entry (Refer to "Old interfaces ...")we tried to show you how convenient it is to connect your old serial interfaces to modern printing technology with the RS232 to USB Converter, enabling you not only to link up and print but also to network your log data.

But what if you have or need parallel interfaces to be linked up?
Well, fortunately we’ve got good news for you!
The ipcas Centronics – USB Printer Converter does just the job allowing you to connect your legacy parallel interface equipment to modern USB printers.
Here are some of the advantages of the Centronics – Printer USB Converter:

• Supports virtually unlimited selection of USB printers, graphics, formats, etc.
  
• No machine/interface refitting!
  
• No time-consuming installation drivers required!
  
• Easy to configure – no IT expertise required!
  
• Dynamic data buffer memory – no more data loss!
  
• USB Stick to configure, retrieve and/or output log data on your office PC!
  
• Optimized printing process helps you save paper!
  
• LAN 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface enables network access to print data!

For details view
Centronics – USB Converter

Today I would like to introduce another line of our industrial solution products featuring leading edge converter modules for best printing solutions, especially for industrial data logging (MDA, PDA, etc.).

Are you currently looking for spare parts for your conventional log printer and discovering that suppliers are gradually running out of stock because legacy printers are being phased out by customary USB printers? And this in times of increased logging demands and growing market expectations for continuous monitoring?

Now, if you are looking for an easy way to make the transition from legacy to USB printing technology, then the ipcas RS232 to USB Converter is certainly the right answer to your problem for a variety of reasons:

• The RS232 - USB Converter enables you to choose from a wide selection of possible printers and supports all kinds of log and graphics formats in black and white or color.
• The RS232 - USB Converter easily connects to old and new interfaces, saving you time and costs for refitting!
• The RS232 - USB Converter is immediately ready to run. No drivers required, saving you time and costs for complicated installations!
• The RS232 - USB Converter is a cinch to configure. All you have to do is use the provided USB Stick with the configuration software to load it to the converter and PC. No IT expertise required!
• The RS232 - USB Converter features a dynamic data buffer memory of more than 100 DIN A4 pages for increased data security (Buffer memory capacity can be raised substantially by installing a CompactFlash board into the converter). Therefore, no more data loss in case of device failure (paper jamming, empty cartridges, operation errors, etc.)!
• The RS232 - USB Converter not only allows you to make use the USB Stick to configure but also to retrieve lost data and, what’s more, to output log data for further processing on your office PC!
• The RS232 - USB Converter helps you save paper due to its optimized printing process which accumulates data into print lines before it is printed out automatically.
• Finally, the RS232 - USB Converter provides a LAN 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface, thus making your log printer networkable and enabling network access to print data. So if you choose to get set on using cutting-edge and environmentally-friendly printing technology, why not change over entirely to a paperless logging system, thus saving even more time, costs, and material!

Just think of all the money, time, and work hours you could be saving by converting to USB-equipped technology NOW. The ipcas RS232 USB Converter provides you with the missing link between old technology (interfaces) and state-of-the-art printing and networking technology requirements. Seize the day – get “converted”!

To link up serial interfaces view RS232 to USB Converter
To link up parallel interfaces view Centronics – USB Printer Converter