Terminal/Device/Print Converters & Servers
Connect-IT CIT-SFP Serial (RS-232/422/485) Device Server SFP Module

The SFP Device Server lets you Transport, Control, Monitor, and Collect data from all your serial devices over IP/Ethernet. It is cost-effective and feature-rich, linking virtually any serial RS-485/422/232 device to any IP network over a secure connection.

• Multiple Applications - This unique Device Server, Terminal Server and Serial-over-IP Extender comes packaged as a miniature SFP module.
• Small Form Pluggable - The SFP module can be installed any router, switch or media gateway that has an SFP slot and eliminates “box stacking” installations.
• Conversion and Transport - . Transport, Control, Access, and Monitor Asynchronous Serial Terminals and Devices over the Ethernet/IP/LAN networks.
• Selectable Serial Interfaces - Software Selectable for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485.
• Flexible Data Rates - Supports Serial Interface Speeds from 75 bps to 230 Kbps.
• COM-PORT Support - Compatible with 3rd-Party COM-Servers, Com-Server Applications, and can function as a Com-Port Extender.
• Gigabit Support - Supports 100BASE-X and/or 1000BASE-X via SFP Interface.
• Industry 4.0 - Used for Industry 4.0 Applications Enhancing Industrial Ethernet Switch & Router connectivity to Serial Devices.
• Multiple Protocols & Topologies - Serial data transmission can be done using UDP or TCP protocols. UDP allows Point-To-Point (PTP) or Point-To-Multipoint (PTMP) operation. Point-To-Multipoint mode enables broadcasting nodes to build a broadcast configuration.
• Configuration & Management - Configuration & Management is done via password protected Web, Telnet or SSH access. For security the Web, Telnet and SSH access can be set to write-protected using a switch module. Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) Available.
• Industrial Grade - The Hot-pluggable SFP module is packaged in a rugged fully metallic enclosure for Low EMI, has an operating temperature between -40°C to +85°C, and includes anembedded temperature sensor. It offers low power consumption (< 500mW).

Patton’s Connect-IT SFP module is an Industry 4.0 device that encapsulates asynchronous serial data into IP packets for transport through the network via UDP or TCP.   The module can be plugged into any Ethernet device with SFP ports that support 100BASE-FX and/or 1000BASE-X.   

Consequently, the device can function as a Device Server, Terminal Server and/or Serial-over-IP Extender.  This allows transport, control, access, and monitoring of Asynchronous RTUs and other devices over the Ethernet/IP/LAN networks.

The serial Interfaces are user selectable using software to for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 and can support data rates from 75 bps to 230 Kbps.  The unit works with 3rd-Party Com-Ports, COM-Servers, and Com-Server Applications, and can function as a Com-Port Extender.

Serial data transmission can be done using UDP or TCP protocols. UDP allows Point-To-Point (PTP) or Point-To-Multipoint (PTMP) operation.  Point-To-Multipoint mode enables broadcasting nodes to build a broadcast configuration.

Configuration and management is done via password protected Web, Telnet or SSH access.  For security the Web, Telnet and SSH access can be set to write-protected using a switch module.   Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) Available.

The SFP module is packaged in a rugged fully metallic enclosure and supports operating temperatures between -40°C to +85°C and includes an embedded temperature sensor.