This chapter summarizes the xPico device server’s features and the basic
information needed to get started.
Capabilities
The xPico device server has the following capabilities:
Connects devices through a TCP data channel or through a Telnet conn ection to
computers or to another device server. The xPico also supports UDP datagram s.
Contains a web [HTTP] server allowing presentation of custom content and eas y
configuration through a browser.
Has eight programmable I/O pins used to monitor or control attached devices.
Applications
The xPico device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to
Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.
ATM machines
CNC controllers
Data collection devices
Environmental sensors
Universal Power Supply (UPS) management units
Telecommunications equipment
Data display devices
Security alarms and access control devices
Handheld instruments
Modems
Time/attendance clocks and terminals
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