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Serial-Ethernet Server

GW51W-MAXI

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1. Introduction

Atop GW51W-MAXI Wireless Serial-Ethernet Server is a gateway between Ethernet (TCP/IP) and

RS-232/RS-485 communications. It allows almost any serial device to be connected to a new or existing

Ethernet network. The information transmitted by GW51W-MAXI is transparent to both host computers

(Ethernet) and devices (RS-232/RS-485). Data coming from the Ethernet (TCP/IP) is sent to the

designated RS-232/RS-485 port and data being received from RS-232/RS-485 port is sent to the Ethernet

(TCP/IP) transparently.

In the computer integration manufacturing or industrial automation area, the Atop GW51W-MAXI

Serial-Ethernet Server is used for field devices to direct connect to Ethernet network. Terminal Server

(main control program run in GW51W-MAXI) transforms whatever data received from RS-232/RS-485 to

TCP/UDP port then connects devices to the Ethernet network via a single application program or multiple

application programs.

Many control devices provide the ability to communicate with hosts through RS-232/RS-485 however

RS-232/RS-485 serial communication has its limitations. For one, it is hard to transfer data through a long

distance. With Atop GW51W-MAXI, it is possible to communicate with a remote device in the Intranet

environment or even in the Internet and thus, increases the communication distance dramatically.

Flexible configuration options enable this unit to be setup remotely over Ethernet by Telnet, web browser,

or Window utility. Packed in a rugged DIN Rail mountable case and 9~30V DC power input range,

GW51W-MAXI is ideal for almost any industrial and manufacturing automation.

1.1 Packaging

Atop Serial-Ethernet Server x 1

Mini DIN to RS-232 DB 9 connector cable x 1

Atop Serial-Ethernet Server quick start guide x 1

Product CD containing configuration utility and sample programs x 1