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Tibbo's fixed-function serial device servers andEthernetmodules provide a fast and economical way to quickly network-enable any serial device. Our BASIC-programmable device servers, controllers, and modulesoffer complete "freedom of programming expression" in a powerful yet easy-to-learn Tibbo BASIC language.

Introduction

The DS202R is a dual-use device: depending on the loaded firmware it can work as a fixed-function, ready-to-run serial device server (default) or BASIC-programmable controller. As a serial device server, the DS202 allows you to quickly network-enable practically any serial device or system. As a BASIC-programmable controller, the DS202 offers a low-cost, rapid development alternative to expensive and complex computing platforms, such as LINUX-based boards. The DS202 is internally based on the EM202-EV Ethernet-to-Serial Board (and EM202 module).

Hardware Features
  • Stylish and very compact, external dimensions only 60x47x30mm.
  • Extended power supply range: 10-25VDC.
  • One 100BaseT Ethernet port.
  • One RS232 serial port (TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR).
  • Six LEDs display status information.
  • Internal firmware is upgradeable through the serial port or network.
  • DS202-KIT Starter Kit available.
  • CE- and FCC-approved.
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Serial Device Server Features
  • RTS, CTS, DTR, and DSR lines can be used as remotely controlled I/O.
  • 8KB routing buffers (x2, one in each direction).
  • Onboard EEPROM stores numerous user-definable functioning parameters (settings).
  • Setup through the serial port or network (UDP commands or "Telnet" TCP session).
  • Over-the-network IP address configuration is also supported.
  • Specialized "on-the-fly" commands for serial port control.
  • "Modem" commands to control network connections; status commands for remote monitoring, etc.
  • Direct control of ADSL modems.
  • Supported network protocols include UDP, TCP, ARP, ICMP (PING), DHCP, PPPoE, and LCP.
  • Supplied with the Device Server Toolkit (DST) for Windows. The DST includes Virtual Serial Port Driver (VSPD), a.k.a. "COM redirector". LINUX version of the VSPD is also available.
  • Works with the LinkServer software.

BASIC-programmable Controller Features
  • Executes your application written in Tibbo BASIC.
  • Absolute flexibility - think of your device as a miniature computing platform.
  • Supplied with TIDE -- a comprehensive development environment featuring seamless cross-debugging.
  • Integrated web server (HTTP) with dynamic content generation.
  • Numerous high-level objects speed up and simplify coding. Available objects include:
    • Sock- up to 16 simultaneous TCP or UDP connections;
    • Ser- UART communications;
    • Io- control serial port lines;
    • Stor- read to and write from the EEPROM;
    • Romfile- add static (ROM) data to your project;
    • And more...
  • Learn about programming with Tibbo BASIC here.