Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway
6201-WA-ASCII
Product Description
The ProLinx Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway creates a powerful wireless connection between ASCII input devices. The module provides one ASCII configurable serial port.
The PWP modules offer one-to-one or one-to-many interconnect scenarios. Data is exchanged between devices and/or networks using a shared common database and an efficient but powerful wireless protocol. This common database provides the "backbone" communications for various field devices using different networks.
The ASCII protocol driver permits the module to interface to many ASCII devices. Each ASCII port on the module is configurable to send and/or receive ASCII strings, each supporting its own individual serial network.
Product Applications
The WA-ASCII module is the ideal solution for the many applications where wireless connectivity can be used to integrate an ASCII generic serial input device into a system. Applications for the module are found in most industries, including
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Bar code scanner interfaces
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Weigh scale interfaces
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Legacy ASCII protocol connections
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Terminal port emulation
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Printer driver (alarm/status printer)
Functional Specifications
Internal Database
The ProLinx module contains an internal database that consists of areas for application data, status information, and configuration information.
The internal database is shared between all ports on the module and is used as a conduit to pass information from a device on one network to one or more devices on another network.
Application Data Area
The data area is used to store and retrieve data by the protocol drivers and for data exchange between protocols. The database is used as a source for write commands to remote devices and holds data collected from the remote devices. Commands defined in the configuration file (stored in the configuration data area) control how the data is to be handled in the database.
Status Data Area
This area is used to store error codes, counters, and port status information for each port.
Configuration Data Area
This area contains module configuration information such as port configuration, network information, and command configuration. This configuration file is downloaded to, or uploaded from, this area.
ASCII Serial Specifications
The ASCII driver provides a powerful connection between the internal application database in the ProLinx unit and devices supporting serial ASCII communications (bar code scanners, line printers, legacy terminal based computer systems, etc).
The serial port on the gateway is user-configurable to support ASCII communications (Baud rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, etc). The ASCII port can act as a Master (Send ASCII strings) or as a Slave(Receive ASCII strings), or both.
When configured to send data strings, the transmission of characters strings is easily accomplished by the placement of string data in the module's application database, followed by toggling of a transmit control word. When the ASCII Serial driver detects a change in the transmit control word, the string is sent out the port.
When configured to receive data strings, the module buffers the data until the termination condition is satisfied (as configured by the user) and the receive string is then copied into the module's application data space, with the actual character count value leading the ASCII string data.
The following table provides specifications for the configuration and functionality available on the ASCII serial ports:
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ASCII Specifications
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Ports
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Available in up to four port configurations to receive and/or transmit data.
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Receive buffer size
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255 bytes
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Receive termination
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Stream mode, termination characters, message timeout, inter-character delay, or packet size length.
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Receive database location
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-1 = disable receiver, 0 to 3896
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Transmit buffer size
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255 bytes
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Transmit character with pacing
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0 to 65535 millisecond delay between each transmitted character.
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Transmit database location
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-1 = disable transmitter, 0 to 3896
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Communication Configuration
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Baud rate
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110 to 115,200
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Parity
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None, Odd, Even
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Data bits
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7 to 8
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Stop bits
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1 or 2
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RTS On and Off Timing
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0 to 65535 milliseconds
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Minimum Response Delay
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0 to 65535 milliseconds
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Hardware or software handshaking
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None, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR, or XON/XOFF
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Hardware Specifications
| Power Supply |
24 VDC nominal |
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18-32 VDC allowed |
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Positive, Negative, GND Terminals |
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2.5 mm screwdriver blade |
Current Load
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500 mA max@ 32 VDC max |
| Operating Temperature |
-20 to 50°C |
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-4 to 122°F |
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Storage Temperature |
-40 to 85°C |
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-40 to 185°F |
| Relative Humidity |
5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions |
Standard
5.20H x 2.07W x 4.52D inches
13.2cmH x 5.25cmW x 11.48cmD
Extended
5.20H x 2.73W x 4.52D inches
13.2cmH x 6.934cmW x 11.48cmD |
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LED Indicators |
Power and Module Status |
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Application Status |
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Serial Port Activity LED |
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Serial Activity and Error LED Status |
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RF Link Status |
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RF Data Status |
| Configuration Serial Port |
DB-9M RS-232 only |
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No hardware handshaking |
Ethernet Port
(Ethernet protocol gateways only) |
10Base-T half duplex RJ45 Connector |
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Link and Activity LED indicators |
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Electrical Isolation 1500 V rms at 50 Hz to 60 Hz for 60 s, applied as specified in section 5.3.2 of IEC 60950: 1991 |
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Ethernet Broadcast Storm Resiliency = less than or equal to 5000 [ARP] frames-per-second and less than or equal to 5 minutes duration |
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Application Serial Ports (Serial protocol gateways only) |
RS-232/422/485 |
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RS232 handshaking configurable |
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RS-422/485 DB-9 to Screw Terminal Adaptor |
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Note: The number of serial application ports depends on the module type, and the combination of protocols. |
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Serial Port Isolation |
2500V RMS port signal isolation per UL 1577 |
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3000V DC min. isolation port to ground and port to logic |
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Shipped with each unit |
Mini-DIN to DB-9M serial cables |
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4 ft RS-232 configuration cable |
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2.5mm screwdriver |
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CD (docs and Configuration utility) |
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RS-422/485 DB-9 to Screw Terminal Adaptor for each serial application port (serial protocols only) |
Click here for dimensions diagram Certifications
The ProLinx gateway module has the following certifications:
CE
ATEX Cat 3 Zone 2
cULus Haz Loc Class I, Div 2
Ordering Information
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6201-WA-ASCII
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Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway
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To place an order, please contact your local ProSoft Technology, Inc. distributor. For a list of ProSoft distributors near you, click here.
Distributors:
Place your order by email to orders@prosoft-technology.com:, fax to +1 661-716-5101.
Sales and Support:
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