Features |
- Ethernet to serial 8 port RS232/422/485
- 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 ports, Ethernet, DC power
- 19" Rack and Wall mount options
- Optional: Wireless network IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- Optional: 3G/4G Modem for mobile networks
- Optional: Power supply via Ethernet (model POE)
- Port expansion over USB
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Specifications |
Ethernet Interface |
Speed/Type |
100Mbps/10Mbps Auto-detecting |
Connector |
RJ45 (8P8C) 8 pin |
LEDs |
Power, WLAN, Ready, Ethernet Link / Speed |
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Serial Interface |
No. of Ports/Type |
8 × RS232/422/485 selected by DIP-switch or software |
Connector |
DB-9 male |
Protection |
16kV ESD surge protection |
Operating Modes |
RS232 RS422 full duplex (120Ω on/off) RS485 4 wire, full duplex (120Ω on/off) RS485 2 wire, half duplex (120Ω on/off)
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Configuration |
One DIP switch sets operating mode and RS422/485 termination Software can configure the ports individually No High/Low biasing resistors needed |
Signals |
RS232: TxD,RxD, RTS,CTS, DTR,DSR, DCD, GND RS422: Tx+/-, Rx+/-, GND RS485 4 wire: Tx+/-, Rx+/-, GND RS485 2 wire: Data+/-, GND
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RS485 Data Direction Control |
ARTc (Automatic Receive Transmit control) |
Data bits |
7, 8 |
Stop bits |
1, 2 |
Parity |
None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space |
Flow Control |
RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF |
Baudrate |
RS232: 180bps - 921.6/1000kbps RS422: up to 12Mbps RS485: up to 12Mbps Supports non-standard baudrates |
LEDs |
TxD/RxD for each port |
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Serial Port Expansion |
Connector |
USB 2.0 High Speed type A, 500mA @5V at rear side |
Expansion Options |
Connect USB-4COM Plus (4 ports) or USB-8COM Plus (8 ports) devices to add more serial ports to NetCom Plus server, even electrically isolated versions |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Antenna Connector |
RP (Reverse-Polarity) SMA |
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3G/4G Modem Interface (option) |
mPCIe Slot |
Built-in internal Mini PCI Express Slot connected to USB 2.0 HS 3.3V at mPCIe slot is switched ON/OFF via firmware to securely reset 3G/4G modems |
SIM Slot |
Built-in internal SIM Card slot |
3G/4G Modems |
Different 3G/4G Modem models are supported by NetCom Plus firmware |
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Power Requirements |
Input Voltage |
9 - 54V DC |
Power Consumption |
0.4A @ 12V, 5W max |
Connector |
3-pin Terminal Block |
Power over Ethernet |
PoE Class 0 Device, IEEE 802.3.af, 8W max. Automatic switch between PoE and local power for POE Version only |
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Housing and Mounting |
Case |
0.8mm sheet metal |
Weight |
w/o box 0.9kg; w/h box 1.5kg |
Dimensions |
196×147×44 mm³ (W×L×H) |
Packaged |
310×192×60 mm³ |
Mounting |
19-inch Rack Wall mount
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Environmental Data |
Operating Temp |
−20°C - 65°C |
Storage Temp |
−20°C – 85°C |
Ambient Humidity |
5-95% non condensing |
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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
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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
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ESD |
EN 61000-4-2 4kV contact 8kV air for Serial Ports USB Ethernet DC Power connector
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MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) |
MTBF |
21.4 Years @ 25°C 8.9 Years @ 45°C |
Standard |
Telcordia (Bellcore) Standard; RelCalc. 5.0 BELL-7 |
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Warranty |
Warranty Period |
2 years |
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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 |
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Ordering Information |
6685 |
NetCom Plus 813 (8x RS232/422/485, expandable) |
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NetCom Plus 813 POE (8x RS232/422/485, supply via Ethernet, expandable) |
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Options |
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Power adapter 110-230V AC to 12V @1A, DC, EU plug |
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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 |
3314 |
3G-Modem GSM/UMTS/HSDPA for mPCIe incl. IPEX cable & SMA Antenna |
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4G-Modem LTE for mPCIe incl. IPEX cable & SMA Antenna |
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DK 35A Plastic DIN-Rail mounting kit |
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DB9F-to-TB/10 for RS422/485 free wiring option |
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DB9F-to-RJ45 for changing from DB9 to CAT5 wiring (Optimised for RS422/485 operating modes) |
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RJ45-to-DB9M for changing back from CAT5 to DB9 wiring (Required to match the DB9 pinout at NetCom Plus) |
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Serial Null-Modem adapter 9PF-9PF, change male to female |
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Packaging |
Packing list |
NetCom Plus Serial Device Server Terminal block for Power Supply 19-inch Rack Mounting brackets Wall mounting kit
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