Our MSNS1000 family multiport serial network servers allow you to network numerous serial devices that do not have network ports. Our serial servers are designed to act as a bridge for Serial-to-Ethernet connectivity. Here are what they deliver:

The MSNS1000 family comes with several flavors: 1/2/4 RS-232 ports, RS-422/485 ports, or, 8/16 RS-232 ports, along with one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface. With the MSNS1000 server, you are able to use a Windows' host (Windows 95/98/ME/NT/XP) or a PC-based Unix host to control numerous distributed serial devices, such as instruments, terminals, modems, and industrial equipment, over a TCP/IP network. The MSNS1000 driver running on the host works as a dedicated port redirect driver, enabling the host to transparently access the ports on MSNS Server.

The standalone MSNS Server Family operates independently on a Local Area Network (LAN). Unlike traditional multi-port serial boards that require a dedicated PCI/ISA slot, our products do not occupy the host's limited slot space, IRQs and memory resources. There is no longer a need to buy an extra PC when adding serial devices, or, when upgrading to improve PC performance. When additional devices are needed, simply attach a MSNS Server to your LAN. This convenience saves yourself tremendous time and effort, since you will not need to dismantle the host and struggle with hardware conflicts.

Two 1-port MSNS Lite Servers can be used to establish a serial-to-serial transparent connection through TCP/IP network. This configuration connects two serial devices without any modifications to the existing applications, nor installing a redirect driver. Save the cost of a leased line, or liberate your equipment from the distance limitation imposed by using a serial line.

Distributed and Scalable Solution
Greatest Layout Flexibility and Port Scalability for Distributed and Scalable Applications

TCP/IP networks can be part of a cost-effective distributed solution for any-size ever-growing businesses requiring layout flexibility and port scalability. Serial devices attached to MSNS Server can be placed anywhere on a TCP/IP network and seamlessly linked to Windows hosts or PC-based Unix hosts. Each Windows host, for example, can control up to 256 real COM ports, tailored for your growing business. The MSNS Server Family provides unlimited expansibility with the Ethernet/Internet environment, allowing you to control serial devices distributed among different floors, buildings, areas, cities, or even countries.

MSNS Manager's installation wizard will guide you through each setup procedure. Our friendly Windows interface makes you an expert at controlling your serial devices, even if you're just starting out. And what's more, there are a wide range of utilities to choose from, such as Monitor, Diagnostics, Data Scope, Performance, and etc.

When adding or replacing MSNS Server, there is no need to take down the host and suspend host services. Hot-swap capability not only simplifies maintenance procedures, but also improves outage management by minimizing overall productivity impacts. In addition, each serial port can be shared by different hosts, making the MSNS Server solution perfect for redundant system design. The MSNS Server Family effectively minimizes system downtime, and significantly cuts maintenance costs.

Our PComm Pro software package contains the most powerful serial communication development tools available, minimizing your company's time-to-market. You do not need to learn Microsoft's complex Win32 COMM API to develop 32-bit solutions. PComm Pro's powerful libraries and useful utilities, such as Data Scope and Performance Analyzer, make serial communication application development a breeze.

• Industrial/Factory automation systems
• SCADA systems
• Telecommunication
• Automatic warehouse control systems
• Building automation systems
• Wafer fabrication systems
• Self-service banking systems
• Large scale retail systems
• Other remote and/or distributed serial device control