Weidmuller SL Series ethernet serial device servers

The Weidmüller SL Series is designed to allow serial devices to connect to ethernet networks effortlessly and quickly.

The SL-COM serial device servers enable serial devices to communicate over installed copper, fibre or radio networks. They convert serial protocols to ethernet, allowing older equipment and products to interface with newer technology.

Users can choose between a single- or dual-port device server. The servers provide a 10 Mb ethernet port with 1.5 kV isolation and the serial ports are software selectable for RS232, RS422 or RS485.

Designed for maximum convenience, both server options support a variety of different operating modes, can act as a TCP client or server and support UDP tunnelling for communication between two SL-COM units.

Configuration of the SL-COM serial device servers is performed with the aid of an internal web page.

If users require a Modbus solution, they can choose Weidmüller’s SL-MOD GW Modbus gateway. The SL-MOD-GW provides transparent conversion between Modbus RTU serial data (RS232 or RS485) and Modbus TCP on ethernet.

The DIN rail-mountable units are 22.5 mm in width. All three units have a 0-60°C operating temperature range and consume less than 1 W of power. They are suitable for use in process plants, petrochemical and chemical plants, food and beverage plants and laboratories.