IDS-2102A User
’s Manual
Lantech Communications Global, Inc.
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1.1 About IDS-2102A Series
The IDS-2102A is an industrial device server with one RS-232/422/485 port and two LAN
ports designed for converting signals between serial and Ethernet networks. It provides
standard features of device servers such as TCP/IP interfaces and versatile operation
modes including Virtual Com, Serial Tunnel, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP. The device
also supports Windows utility DS-Tool which allows you to configure multiple devices and
set up the mappings of Virtual Com. The features of NAT Router Pass Through, make it
more convenient for administrators to configure Lantech
’s device servers through a NAT
router from different IP domains or Internet via modem remotely. The device can transfer
data to five host PCs simultaneously for redundancy in case of Ethernet connection
breakdown or host PC failure. Further, the device supports HTTPS, SSH, and SSL
encryption to assure the security of critical data transmission.
Software Features
Supports five host devices including Virtual COM, TCP Server, TCP Client modes
and four IP ranges
Supports operating modes such as Virtual Com, Serial Tunnel, TCP Server, TCP
Client, UDP
NAT-pass through support for users to manage IDS-2102A through NAT router
Ensure high levels of security with SSL data encryption, HTTPS/SSH, IP access
control and IP white list
Event warning by Syslog, Email, SNMP trap, and beeper
Configurable by Web Interface and Windows utility
Configurable by Windows utility (DS-Tool)
Various Windows OS supported: Windows NT/2000/ XP/ 2003/VISTA(32/64bit)/
Windows 7(32/64bit)
1.2 Hardware Specifications
1 x RS-232/422/485 serial ports
2 x 10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet ports
DIN-rail and wall-mount enabled
Redundant DC power inputs
Operating Temperature: -10 to 60
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Storage Temperature: -40 to 85
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Operating Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
