Introduction
1. Introduction
The MD-N32 is a Serial to Ethernet Gateway. You will require two
MD-N32's one connected to the PC and one connected to the
remote unit (unless connected to Rosslare's AC-215 unit in which
case you can use the PC's internal LAN card).
A Serial to Ethernet Gateway allows connectivity for systems with
legacy serial interface communication such as RS232 or RS485
with local networks and internet.
The concept is to send and receive information between varied
PC managed products (Access Control systems, Guard Control,
Security systems, etc.) via a local network or internet thus saving
on serial cabling installation. (Most of modern offices are already
networked).
As a compact Plug-In module, the MD-N32 can easily connect to
most products without modification. The module receives serial
communication, converts it to TCP/IP format, and sends it over the
LAN or internet to the PC and from the other end,
communications sent from the PC over the network, converts
back to serial format into the device.
All the setting and configuration is done using the "IIM7100A
Configuration tool" PC software, except when connected to
Rosslare's AC-215, in which case the configuration is done directly
from the AS-215 VeriTrax supplied with the AC-215 unit (see the
AC-215 manual for configuration instructions). Once the module is
configured, the information is saved in a non-volatile memory
within the module.
Both of the MD-N32's (the one connected to the end unit, and the
one connected to the computer) need to be configured on the
computer.
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