[time-nuts] rs-422 rs-232 to fast ethernet converter

[Joseph Gray]

Didier has a good suggestion as to the serial to Wifi adapter. I may
order one for my Z3801. Looking on Amazon, I see these two units that
are more reasonably priced:

http://www.amazon.com/Keynice-Ethernet-Intelligent-Communication-Wireless/dp/B00JTUVA0G/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1?ie=UTF8

http://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Serial-RS232-RS485-Converter/dp/B00ATV2DX2/ref=pd_cp_pc_1

Joe Gray
W5JG


On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:59 AM, Graham <planophore at aei.ca> wrote:
> Thanks Didier,
>
> Good suggestions and I have been considering something similar.
>
> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>
>
> On 2014-11-23 13:26, Didier Juges wrote:
>>
>> Graham,
>>
>> There are a number of WiFi to serial modules like the one I use on my
>> Thunderbolt monitor: The Microchip WiFly RN-XV-171. Once configured
>> (typically using a PC), they will present a TCPIP port (TCP or UDP) from
>> which you can get and send data directly to the serial port.
>>
>> Alternately, you can use Digi XBee modules that work like wireless RS232
>> isolators. I use the XSC Pro 900 MHz for a number of projects, including
>> data loggers that are out of WiFi range. You can get well over a mile in
>> open space with those. They are limited to 19200 bauds at the most.
>>
>> Didier KO4BB
>>
>> On November 22, 2014 4:47:15 PM CST, Graham <planophore at aei.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have been contemplating how I will would like to interface to the
>>> KS-23461 devices using rs-422.
>>>
>>> One option is a rs-422 to USB cable. Seems easy enough.
>>>
>>> But another option I keep stumbling across is a rs-422/rs-232 to fast
>>> ethernet such as:
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.transition.com/TransitionNetworks/Products2/Family.aspx?Name=SDSFE3110-120
>>>
>>> Frankly, I have no first hand knowledge or experience with these
>>> devices. First glance suggests that it might just be what I want - easy
>>>
>>> access to the KS-23461 ports through a connection to my local network
>>> without having a PC of some sort close by.
>>>
>>> So, any first hand experience with such devices? Good idea or bad?
>>>
>>> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>>>
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