Serial to Ethernet with Control Logix

bmfuller03 · Sep 1, 2006

I have several barcode scanners and printers. I want to send the serial data over my ethernet. There is a company that make such a device but I am looking for an alternative. The company is RTA (Real Time Automation). Has anybody used other brands of Serial to Ethernet converters?

bfuller

dash · Sep 1, 2006

You may want to look at Anybus. They have a very good solution for Ethernet/IP.

The general website is http://www.anybus.com/
and the link for the serial specific info is http://www.anybus.com/eng/products/products.asp?PID=110&ProductType=Anybus%20Communicator

Darren

Contr_Conn · Sep 1, 2006

Use 1756-EWEB open sockets interface feature.

Ken Roach · Sep 1, 2006

The RTA device is hands-down the easiest way to get ASCII data into a ControlLogix over an Ethernet network.

I have a customer at a big paper mill who tried them after several difficult attempts at using other devices, and now he won't shut up about how great they work.

R_C · Sep 1, 2006

I’ve started using the Comtr0l DeviceMaster UP and it is really sweet.

DeviceMaster-UP · Sep 6, 2006

Serial to Ethernet

We make a product called DeviceMaster UP, which is available with 1 or 4 serial ports. Easy to configure, cost effective, and saves a lot of headaches relative to programing logic. Feel free to contact me directly, and I would be happy to coordinate an evaluation unit for you free of charge for 60 days if you are interested.

rsdoran · Sep 6, 2006

This is wrong.

R_C said:
I’ve started using the Comtr0l DeviceMaster UP and it is really sweet.

In case noone noticed, RC is also DeviceMaster-UP, a representative for that product.

This was a straightforward question about a specific product, anyone that sells that type product is free to offer information concerning it.

My personal opinion is that I would not use the DeviceMaster product regardless of how good it may be. If a person will not represent theirself honestly how can you feel comfortable doing business with them?

R_C · Sep 6, 2006

rsdoran said:
In case noone noticed, RC is also DeviceMaster-UP, a representative for that product.

This was a straightforward question about a specific product, anyone that sells that type product is free to offer information concerning it.

My personal opinion is that I would not use the DeviceMaster product regardless of how good it may be. If a person will not represent theirself honestly how can you feel comfortable doing business with them?

I have no idea what you are talking about. I work for a systems integrator and I have used this product. The guy asked a question about a company that provides serial to Ethernet, so I was trying to help out. R_C is the letters in my name but if you want to call me DeviceMaster thats cool too.

jasdhillon · Sep 6, 2006

!734 Point IO

Use 1734 point IO. Aent adapter with RS232 serial module. Most cost effective and easiest solution. I just finished a project using 50 of these.

rsdoran · Sep 6, 2006

I believe I have unjustly accused R_C, my apologies.

Circumstances made it appear so and not being familiar with that name I jumped to conclusions.

rPraveenkum · Sep 7, 2006

jasdhillon said:
Use 1734 point IO. Aent adapter with RS232 serial module. Most cost effective and easiest solution. I just finished a project using 50 of these.

I have also used 1734-232ASC(30 nos) module with 1734-AENT very easy to handle & configure for RFIDs & Weighscales

monkeyhead · Sep 7, 2006

If you've got the EWEB ethernet module then you can use a regular old serial device server to accomplish this. If you have the ENET module then you're going to need something that is compatible with Allen Bradley's Ethernet/IP protocol.

I deal witht these 'serial - ethernet' converters a lot. Here's a couple brands I've used:

Moxa Serial Device Servers:
http://www.moxa.com/

B&B Electronics Serial Device Servers:
http://www.bb-elec.com/

Lantronix Serial Device Servers:
http://www.lantronix.com/

DeviceMaster-UP · Sep 7, 2006

RSdoran - Thank you for correcting your initial mistake accusing someone else of being myself. I only have one identity that I actively use here, and make no attempt to hide who I am.

If simple serial to ethernet is desired, we also offer a low cost DeviceMaster RTS product line. If Serial to Ethernet/IP is required, it would be more appropriate to consider the DeviceMaster UP product instead.

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