DS100

The DS100 is a Serial Device Server designed for external use. It serves as a bridge between network and serial communication, incorporating one 10BaseT Ethernet port, one serial port, and an internal processor that facilitates seamless integration.

Key Features

• Hardware Foundation: The DS100 is built around the EM100 Ethernet Module.
• Serial Port Options:
• DS100R: Equipped with an RS232 serial port.
• DS100B: Features a universal RS232/422/485 serial port.

Hardware Versatility

The DS100 provides a universal platform capable of running various network and serial communications applications. Its functionality is primarily determined by its application firmware, which is now in its third generation ("Release 3").

Firmware and Upgrades

Pre-Loaded Firmware

The DS100 comes pre-loaded with:

1. Application Firmware
2. NetLoader

Firmware Upgrade Options

1. Serial Port Upgrades:
• Managed by the Monitor, a built-in service firmware.
• The Monitor itself is non-upgradable.

1. Network Upgrades:
• Enabled by the NetLoader component.
• Network upgrades are available only for the latest DS100-03 model.