Today:
Search Product:
Select product by model name:

>visionsystems.de/NetCom Plus 211 (6650)
 

Main Features

  • Ethernet to serial 2 ports RS232
  • Virtual Com Port driver for Windows
  • Secure Server with latest SSL/AES-256 encryption
  • Operation in Driver Mode, TCP/IP and many other
  • Quick Configuration over Driver and Browser
  • ESD protection on serial port, Ethernet, DC power
  • DIN Rail and Wall mount options
  • Optional: Wireless network IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  • Port expansion over USB
 

VScom NetCom+ (Plus) 211, a dual port Serial Device Server for Ethernet/TCP to RS232

 
 

NetCom Plus 211
(NetCom 211)

Quick Link: | Main Features | More Pictures | Overview | Ethernet Interface | Serial Interface | Serial Port Expansion | Software | Installation & Configuration | Security | viaVPN Remote Access (option) | Wireless interface (option) | Power Requirements | Housing and Mounting | Environmental Data | Standards | MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | Warranty | Open Source Software | Ordering Information | Options | Packaging | Download |

|

  More Pictures

VScom NetCom+ (Plus) 211, a dual port Serial Device Server for Ethernet/TCP to RS232                             
Click on the thumbnails to enlarge them …

>Back to top      

  Overview

The Ethernet to Serial Gateways NetCom Plus connect RS232 or RS485 devices to a network running TCP/IP. These Serial Device Servers are rugged industrial devices with metal case and DIN-Rail or wall mounting, further supported by ESD protection on serial ports, power input and USB.
The NetCom+ 211 provides two RS232 ports.

Windows Driver installs Com Ports

The driver for Windows operating system installs Virtual Com Ports. These operate in the same way as built-in ports, but via Ethernet or optional WLAN 802.11b/g/n. Easy-to-use Installation and Management software guides users trough the configuration.

High Speed Serial Ports, Low Power

The serial ports allow data rates of up to 3.7Mbps in RS422/485 or 1000kbps in RS232 modes. The ports also allow every non-standard bitrate up to 150kbps, and many more (e.g. 1Mbps). See FAQ.
The USB 2.0 port supports USB-COM Plus modules, to add more standard or isolated serial ports. The USB port may also connect external WLAN.
The gateways demand 4W of power or less. The flexible input allows for various sources of customers choice.

Easy Configuration, versatile Operation Modes

NetCom+ are configured over Driver Panels and WEB Browser. This is also possible via serial Port, Telnet or SNMP. NetCom+ provide Driver Mode, TCP/IP or UDP connection, and many operation modes beyond those.

Secure Remote Access for Monitoring

For NetCom Plus series there is a software option using the viaVPN Cloud system (www.viaVPN.com) to be remotely accessed and monitored over Internet. viaVPN provides secure and strongly encrypted access, without any reconfiguration of existing firewalls. The access to the firmware via Ethernet or WLAN is extended by viaVPN over Internet, protected by a VPN tunnel. If the Com port is not occupied by local access, also remote operation over Internet is possible.

  Ethernet Interface

Speed/Type

100Mbps/10Mbps Auto-detecting

Connector

RJ45 (8P8C) 8 pin

LEDs

Power, WLAN, Ready, Ethernet Link / Speed

>Back to top      

  Serial Interface

No. of Ports/Type

2 × RS232

Connector

DB-9 male

Protection

16kV ESD surge protection

Signals

TxD,RxD, RTS,CTS, DTR,DSR, DCD, RI, GND

Data bits

5, 6, 7, 8

Stop bits

1, 2

Parity

None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space

Flow Control

RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF

Baudrate

200 bps to 921.6/1000 kbps
Supports non-standard baudrates

LEDs

TxD/RxD for each port

>Back to top      

  Serial Port Expansion

Connector

USB 2.0 High Speed type A, 500mA @5V at front side

Expansion Options

Connect USB-COM Plus (1 port) or USB-2COM Plus (2 ports) devices to add more serial ports to NetCom Plus server, even electrically isolated versions

>Back to top      

  Software

Network Protocols

TCP, UDP, Telnet, PPP, DHCP, ICMP, UPnP, HTTP, LPD, SNMP V1/2c/3, DNS, openVPN

Virtual-COM Mode

Driver creates virtual COM ports via NetCom protocol © for
Windows XP/7/8/10, Win-Server 2003 to 2008 R2 (x86/x64)

Socket Modes

TCP RAW Server, TCP RAW Client, UDP Mode, Print Server
Automatic switching between Virtual-COM and TCP-RAW Server modes.

Tunnel Modes

Null Modem Tunnel and IP Modem

Fixed TTY Drivers

socat Tool, Linux OS

>Back to top      

  Installation & Configuration

Installation

NetCom Plus Manager automatically finds NetCom Plus devices in the local network.

UPnP

With Network discovery enabled NetCom Plus servers announce their presence via UPnP making their IP visible.

Configuration

via WEB-Browser, Driver Panels, NetCom Manager, serial console, Telnet console or SNMP

Firewall

Virtual-COM mode works through firewalls

Firmware Update

via WEB Browser

>Back to top      

  Security

Password Protection

for all available configuration options e.g. via WEB-Browser

Secure Server

create openVPN™ tunnels, for encrypted transmission of all serial and configuration data using high security SSL/TLS standards.

>Back to top      

  viaVPN Remote Access (option)

Connect via Internet

viaVPN technology provides easy and secure access to remotely installed NetCom Plus servers for their configuration or for connecting their virtual COM ports through Internet. With the viaVPN option the NetCom Plus servers are no more limited to only work inside of a local network.

Security

All communications use openVPN-tunnels encrypted by SSL/TLS and AES-256 standards.

Firewall friendly

No Reconfiguration of firewalls is required for viaVPN remote access.

>Back to top      

  Wireless interface (option)

Standards

2.4GHz Radio, supports IEEE Std. 802.11b/g/n

WLAN Modes

Access Point (AP) or Client (Station)

TX Power

802.11b:
Typ. 15.5dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 1Mbps (DSSS)
Typ. 15.5dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 11Mbps (OFDM)
802.11g:
Typ. 15.6dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 6Mbps (CCK)
Typ. 13.5dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 54Mbps (OFDM)
802.11n:
Typ. 13.4dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 6.5Mbps (OFDM)
Typ. 13.3dBm ±1.5 dBm @ 150 Mbps(OFDM)

RX Sensitivity

802.11b:
-95.6dBm @ 1Mbps, -88dBm @ 11Mbps
802.11g:
-91.3dBm @ 6Mbps, -74.2dBm @ 54 Mbps
802.11n:
-88.8dBm @ 6.5Mbps (20 MHz), -72dBm @ 72.2Mbps (20 MHz)

Transmission Rate

802.11b: 11Mbps
802.11g: 6 to 54Mbps
802.11n: 6.5 to 150Mbps

Transmission Distance

Up to 100m in open areas

Wireless security

  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA2-Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS)

Antenna Connector

RP (Reverse-Polarity) SMA

>Back to top      

  Power Requirements

Input Voltage

9 - 54V DC

Power Consumption

0.25A @ 12V, 2.8W max

Connector

3-pin Terminal Block

>Back to top      

  Housing and Mounting

Case

0.8mm sheet metal

Weight

w/o box 0.25kg; w/h box 0.35kg

Dimensions

115×73×25 mm³ (W×L×H)

Packaged

150×107×48 mm³

Mounting

  • DIN-Rail (optional)
  • Wall mount (optional)

>Back to top      

  Environmental Data

Operating Temp

−20°C - 65°C

Storage Temp

−20°C – 85°C

Ambient Humidity

5-95% non condensing

>Back to top      

  Standards

Declarations

CE, FCC

EMI

  • EN 55022 Class B
  • EN 61000-3-2: Limits of harmonic current emissions
  • EN 61000-3-3: Limitation of voltage changes
  • 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart B

EMS (EN 55024)

  • EN 61000-4-3: Radiated RFI
  • EN 61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient
  • EN 61000-4-5: Surge
  • EN 61000-4-6: Induced RFI
  • EN 61000-4-8: Power Frequency Magnetic Field
  • EN 61000-4-11: Power supply dips

ESD

EN 61000-4-2 4kV contact 8kV air for

  • Serial Ports
  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • DC Power connector

>Back to top      

  MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

MTBF

40.1 Years @ 25°C
13.3 Years @ 45°C

Standard

Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard; RelCalc. 5.0 BELL-7

>Back to top      

  Warranty

Warranty Period

2 years

>Back to top      

  Open Source Software

Licenses

This product uses open source software to fulfill part of its functions. Licenses for the open source software are granted under the GNU General Public License in various versions. For details about those see the information in the firmware download and visionsystems.de/opensource

>Back to top      

  Ordering Information

6650

NetCom Plus 211 (2x RS232, expandable)

>Back to top      

  Options

6031

Power adapter 110-230V AC to 12V @1A, DC, EU plug

6034

Power adapter 110-230V AC to 12V @1A, DC, US plug

6679

Activate option viaVPN for secure remote access over Internet

6689

WLAN Kit internal
internal module 802.11b/g/n, pigtail and antenna
Purchase time option, not for later retrofitting

6692

DK-NCP DIN-Rail mounting kit (clamp on rear side)

6693

WK-NCP Wallmount kit

662

DK 35A Plastic DIN-Rail mounting kit (needs WK-NCP)

6061

DB9F-to-RJ45 for changing from DB9 to CAT5 wiring
(Optimised for RS422/485 operating modes)

6062

RJ45-to-DB9M for changing back from CAT5 to DB9 wiring
(Required to match the DB9 pinout at NetCom Plus)

661

Serial Null-Modem adapter 9PF-9PF, change male to female

>Back to top      

  Packaging

Packing list

  • NetCom Plus Serial Device Server
  • Terminal block for Power Supply

>Back to top      

Download

 
 (Driver Installer (version 2.0.3.0   November 2 2018))
 (Driver Installer (version 2.0.3.0   November 2 2018))
 (Driver Installer (WHQL version 1.5.9.3   December 10 2007))
 (Release February 2022)
 (Edition: May 2022)
 (Firmware 3.4.8)
 (Firmware version 4.0.3 (June 28 2023), Upgrade from v3.4.8)
>Back to top      

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* All trademarks and brands are property of their rightful owners.
Copyright © 2005-2024, VS Vision Systems GmbH. All Rights Reserved.