Serial bridge puts RS232 devices over Wi-Fi

The Aboundi ARS1000 serial bridge is a hardware computing device dedicated to wireless Ethernet networked systems requirements.

Aboundi Network Technologies has signed IMB Enterprises as a manufacturer's representative to handle its ARS1000 serial bridge, a hardware computing device dedicated to wireless Ethernet networked systems requirements.

The dual ported (two DB9 RS232 ports) Aboundi ARS1000 serial bridge enables Wi-Fi Ethernet communications for a wide range of computing devices that would otherwise be restricted to serial, RS232 datacommunications.

The two DB9 ports support the option of either a datacommunications equipment (DCE) or data terminal equipment (DTE) serial interface, thereby making for the potential of a failure-proof device connection scenario for RS232.

With the two ports, the customer has the added option of using both ports to support simultaneous communications to two RS232 devices.

An installation program is included with the product for configuration of capabilities.

Mike Blonder, President of IMB Enterprises, notes: "The Aboundi ARS1000 opens up Ethernet communications capabilities and, ultimately, the potential for closer integration with IT systems".

"At the same time, the device offers a much gentler user interface for devices that have been 'left out in the cold' throughout the evolution of Ethernet over TCP/IP communications into today's overwhelmingly dominant data networking medium".

"Even better, the Aboundi ARS1000 benefits from the commodity nature of Wi-Fi Ethernet transmission systems (so-called access points or wireless routers etc)".

"Customers can be sure that the transmission equipment required to support the ARS1000 in its 'infrastructure' mode of operation is readily available and reasonably priced".

Blonder goes on: "We have tested the product in both 'ad-hoc' and 'infrastructure' mode with test and measurement instruments and found its performance to be completely reliable".

"When used in conjunction with a package such as TCP-Com from Tal Technologies, 'virtual' serial ports can be aliased to TCP/IP addresses and sockets, thereby opening the door to wireless device access for data acquisition and collection over an Ethernet network".

Prospects from a wide range of industrial computing markets, including, but not limited to: test and measurement; laboratory automation; retail point of sale; industrial process control; and electronic displays and messaging signage have shown an interest in the product.

The Aboundi ARS1000 has an MSRP of $399.95.

TCP-Com has an MSRP of $259.00 for a single user licence.

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