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DEVICEMASTER RTS—
™
THE
“RIGHT SIZE”
SERVER
Device connectivity and application processing take a giant step forward with the
release of Comtrol’s new solid-state DeviceMaster Real-Time Server (RTS) server.
For the first time ever, system designers and integrators can select from the industry’s
most extensive line of thin servers designed to network-enable serial devices. It is
now possible to host and run applications, as well as enable remote maintenance
and support.
Embedded Systems—Ready for Mainstream Deployment
Embedded computers are the next wave of technology sweeping the market. The
DeviceMaster family of low-cost, solid-state microcomputers provides an exceptionally
powerful platform for performing application-specific tasks. And once connected to
the local network or the Internet, their flexibility expands dramatically.
No Assembly Required!
DeviceMaster RTS—
A Real Solution
for Real-Time
Requirements
DeviceMaster RTS is Comtrol’s
solution for connecting serial
devices and running
applications that can benefit
from “real-time” performance.
Using Comtrol’s developer kit,
the DeviceMaster RTS can be
programmed to perform a wide
variety of local processing
tasks, including:
• data protocol conversion
• data routing
• data validation
• data tagging
• data logging
• and much more
Unlike typical embedded systems technology that provides chips, software, and
components in a “do-it-yourself” package, DeviceMaster comes ready-to-use right out of
the box. Comtrol has done all of the hardware integration and software customization,
so you simply select the model you need for your particular application, and go!
Application Server Replacement
If you are deploying a general-purpose Microsoft® Windows® or Linux server to enable
device connectivity, control, or local processing—save yourself some money. Comtrol’s
developer kit provides the platform information and source code required to extend
the capabilities of DeviceMaster RTS with your own applications, eliminating the need
for—and related expense of—a general-purpose server.
Customize a Little—Customize a Lot
Deploy DeviceMaster RTS right out of the box for fast, efficient, and cost-effective
device connectivity. Customize the embedded Web server with enhanced HTML pages.
Add Java applets. Select specified events for e-mail notification—or create your own.
And if you want to port or develop an application to run on the platform, Comtrol’s
DeviceMaster developer kit makes it easy.
Crushing Cost-of-Ownership
The real cost of owning a server extends well beyond the initial hardware purchase
price to include software, expansion cards, and, most importantly, system
maintenance. The cost to dispatch a technician to a remotely deployed server often
costs more than the server itself! DeviceMaster crushes cost-of-ownership by
eliminating the need to deploy technicians with its state-of-the-art automatic server
reset and remote maintenance capabilities.
NS-Link™—The Industry’s First and
Best Network Port Extender
Comtrol’s often-imitated, never-duplicated NS-Link software uses standard TCP/IP
protocol to provide transparent COM and TTY port access across Ethernet networks,
enabling applications to seamlessly interact with those ports as if they were locally
attached to the application server—ensuring application compatibility without
compromising performance. Unlike competing port redirectors that have difficulty
supporting high-density data communications traffic, NS-Link performance does not
degrade as ports are added. What’s more, NS-Link SocketServer™ mode makes ports
available to the software via TCP/IP socket connections, eliminating the need for OSspecific drivers and allowing “tunneling” between units over any distance via Ethernet.
No Local
Support?
No
Problem
When general-purpose servers are deployed for
device connectivity and application processing,
they carry with them a big price tag—local
technical support. Engineers or technicians are
required to install and configure the system. And
if there is a system fault, technical professionals
are dispatched to the site for system analysis,
reboot, and even reinstallation. DeviceMaster
RTS offers solutions for these problems.
• System Reliability. With no moving parts, DeviceMaster RTS won’t crash due to
hard drive system failure. And the dreaded “blue screen” will never appear because
the system uses a highly reliable, real-time, deeply embedded operating system.
• Real Plug-and-Play. Once it is physically connected to the Ethernet hub, the system
can be set up, configured, and monitored over a LAN, WAN, or even the Internet.
(No training required!)
• Watchdog and Reset. If a software fault occurs, the built-in watchdog/reset
circuitry can automatically restart the system.
• Event Notification. Configuration options provide event notification capability, so
that when a specified event occurs, the system will send an e-mail to the
designated support technician.
• Network Monitoring and Software Download/Reload. When the system is
connected to the network, performance can be monitored using a Web browser.
If the software on the system requires update or reload, that also can be
accomplished remotely over the network—saving engineer travel time and expense.
“Anytime,
Anywhere
Access to Your
Serial Devices.”
Software Selectable Ports—
The Industry’s First COM Port
“Software Toggle”
Released in 1999 on the Comtrol RocketPort® Serial Hub Si, Comtrol’s softwareselectable port option enables users to configure the port interface using software
controls, easily switching between RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces. Ports can
be assigned protocols uniquely and can be mixed on the same platform.
Configurations and Ordering Information
98751-2
98753-6
98750-5
98752-9
98800-7
DeviceMaster
DeviceMaster
DeviceMaster
DeviceMaster
DeviceMaster
4-Port w/DB9M Connectors
4-Port w/RJ45 Connectors
8-Port w/DB9M Connectors
8-Port w/RJ45 Connectors
16-Port Rack Mount w/RJ45 Connectors
NOTE: All models listed above support asynchronous communications only.
System
Specifications
Base System
• Solid-state design embedded microcomputer powered by a 44 MHz ARM7
processor running Red Hat’s eCos real-time operating system
• Data storage and local application processing supported by 4MB onboard Flash
and 8MB onboard RAM
Network Interface
• 10/100Base-T Ethernet connectivity with built-in hub and downstream port for
“daisy-chaining” systems or network-ready devices
Peripheral/Device Communication
• Powered by Comtrol’s proprietary high-performance serial processor for
sustained, simultaneous data throughput at 230 Kbps across all ports
• Models with RJ45 and DB9 serial connectors
• Software-selectable ports supporting RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces
Application Software Port Access
More
DeviceMasters
Available
In addition to the DeviceMaster
RTS, Comtrol offers the
DeviceMaster Serial Hub and
DeviceMaster ATS families of
device and application servers.
DeviceMaster Serial Hub is
ideal for non-programmable
device connectivity
requirements with port densities
ranging from 1 to 32 ports per
unit. DeviceMaster ATS is
designed for maximum local
application software
processing, running Microsoft®
Windows® NT Embedded,
Windows® CE, or Embedded
Linux operating systems.
Contact your Comtrol
representative for more
information on each of
these remarkable device
server appliances.
• Application software running under Windows 2000, NT, and 9x, and Linux can
access DeviceMaster ports using Comtrol’s NS-Link software (Note: Refer to the
Comtrol Web site for the most current list of supported operating systems)
• Application software can access serial ports via TCP/IP sockets from anywhere
on the network using Comtrol’s SocketServer software with DeviceMaster
Management and Diagnostics
• Browser-accessible HTML interface provides easy setup and configuration
through the local network or the Internet
• SNMP client for system monitoring
• System watchdog with automatic reset
• User-selectable event monitoring and e-mail notification of event activity
• Software updates via network download
Programmability
• Fully programmable utilizing Comtrol’s DeviceMaster developer kit and/or
generally available GNU tools from Red Hat, Inc.
• Customizable Web server with Java applet serving support
Power Supply
100-240V AC Input
24V DC Output
Regulatory Approvals
FCC, Class A, CE, UL, CUL, C-tick
Physical Dimensions
4-port:
8-port:
16-port:
10.8” x 6.3” x 1.5” (LxWxH)
10.8” x 6.3” x 1.8” (LxWxH)
17.25” x 8.0” x 1.74” (LxWxH)
Temperature Operating Range
0-45° C
Warranty
www.comtr ol.com
1 year
8 0 0 - 9 2 6 - 6 8 7 6
For detailed specifications and pricing information, visit www.devicemaster.com.
©2001 by Comtrol Corporation. DeviceMaster is a trademark of Comtrol Corporation.
All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective trademark holders. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
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