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Intelligent 4 Port RS-232/422/485 to 2 Port Ethernet Serial Device Server

Features
ââ Redundant Dual Ethernet Ports: Recovery time < 10ms

ââ Ethernet Switch Mode: Allows daisy chaining of multiple device servers

ââ NAT-pass through: User can manage iDS6 through NAT router

ââ Supports Dual Input Power Supplies

ââ Redundant multiple host devices: 5 simultaneous in Virtual COM,

TCP Server, TCP Client mode, UDP

ââ Secure Management by HTTPS and SSH

ââ Serial Server Modes: Virtual Com, Serial Tunnel, TCP Server,

TCP Client, UDP

ââ Event alarms via Syslog, Email, SNMP trap, and Beeper

ââ iDS Manager software supports centralized management and

configurable by Web-based, Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/VISTA/7

ââ Ethernet switch mode allows daisy chaining

ââ Redundant facility to stream data to 5 host devices

ââ Event alarms sent via e-mail

ââ Secure management via HTTPS & SSH protocol

ââ NAT router pass through

ââ IP security table to prevent unauthorized access

Tel: +905-670-0004
iS5com.com

Fax: +289-401-5206
Email: [email protected]
#3-7490 Pacific Circle, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2A3

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 Introduction
iDS6 is a serial device server with 4 ports of serial RS-232/422/485 to 2 redundant Ethernet LAN ports. To
ensure integrity and security of critical data, iDS6 offers many powerful redundancy features. The first feature
provides protection against failure of an Ethernet LAN port, by automatically switching to another LAN port
within 10ms to guarantee delivery via an alternative path.

iDS6 also supports an Ethernet switch mode allowing users to daisy chain several serial servers reducing the
usage of Ethernet switch ports. Another redundancy feature in the iDS6 is the simultaneous transfer of data of
up to 5 host PCs. This feature ensures that critical data is sent via alternative Ethernet paths and to multiple
host PC’s ensuring data is not compromised by the Ethernet connections or potential host PC failure. With NAT
pass through functionality, users are able to manage the iDS6 inside or outside the NAT router, making it easy
for different IP domain users to use the iDS6.

Configuration
The iDS Manager software utility can be used to configure the serial device server. This convenient utility
allows easy management and monitoring facilities of all servers on the network.

Redundancy 5 host devices NAT router Pass Through

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 Ethernet Switch mode

   
Windows Configuration Utility

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 Specifications
Model Number iDS6
Physical Ports
10/100 Base-T(X) RJ45 Ports
2
Auto MDI/MDIX

RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 DB9 Serial Ports 4

Serial Ports
Operation Mode RS-232 / RS-422 / 4(2)-Wire RS-485 - Can be configured by the Windows configuration utility

Serial Baud Rate 110 bps to 460.8 Kbps

Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8

Parity odd, even, none, mark, space

Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2

RS-232 TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND

RS-422 Tx+,Tx-, Rx+, Rx-,GND

RS-485 (4-wire) Tx+,Tx-, Rx+, Rx-,GND

RS-485 (2-wire) Data+, Data-,GND

Flow Control XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR

LED Indicators
Power indicator PWR 1(2) / Ready:

10/100TX RJ45 port indicator Red On: Power is on and booting up

Serial TX / RX LEDs: Red Blinking: Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP server did not respond properly

Power
Dual DC Inputs 10-48VDC, Single Input 36-72VDC with Single 10-48VDC Backup, or Single Input
Input Power
universal supply 88-370VDC or 85-264VAC with a Single 10-48VDC Backup

Power Consumption (Typ.) 5.5 Watts

Overload Current Protection Present

Reverse Polarity Protection Internal

Physical Characteristics
Enclosure IP-40 Galvanized Steel

Dimension (W x D x H) 101.8 (W) x 116.2 (D) x 154.1 (H) mm (4.01 x 4.57 x 6.07 inches)

Weight (g) ~2500 g

Environmental
Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)

Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) No Fans

Operating Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing

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 Regulatory Approvals
EMI FCC Part 15, CISPR (EN55022) class A

EN61000-4-2 (ESD), EN61000-4-3 (RS), EN61000-4-4 (EFT), EN61000-4-5 (Surge),

EMS
EN61000-4-6 (CS), EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11

Shock IEC60068-2-27

Free Fall IEC60068-2-32

Vibration IEC60068-2-6

Safety EN60950

Warranty
Warranty 5 Years

Dimensions
All Dimensions are in Inches

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 Ordering Information
Power Ethernet Ethernet Serial
Base Mount Description
Supply Port 1 Port 2 Port 3-6
iDS6 LV D 1RJ45 1RJ45 4DB09

iDS6 | | | | | Core assembly and packaging

LV | | | | Dual Input (10-48VDC)

MV | | | | Single Input (36-72VDC) with Single 10-48VDC Backup

Single Input 88-370VDC or 85-264VAC with Single

HV | | | |
10-48VDC Backup

D | | | DIN Rail Mounting

P | | | Panel Mounting

N | | | No Mounting Hardware

1RJ45 1RJ45 | 1 X 10/100Base-T(X) RJ45

4DB09 4 X RS232/422/485 DB9

Example Order Code: iDS6-LV-D-1RJ45-1RJ45-4DB09-C1-F3.07

Description: 6 Port Device Server, (Power Supply) Dual Input (10-48VDC), DIN Rail Mounting, 1 x 10/100Base-T(X) RJ45 Port,
1 x 10/100Base-T(X) RJ45 Port, 4 x RS232/422/485 DB9 Serial Ports, Conformal Coating, Firmware version 3.07
C1 – Add for conformal coating
FW – Leave blank for latest firmware

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