Lantronix 900-618 manual Introduction, Capabilities, Applications

2. Introduction

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 connection to computers or to another device server. The xPico also supports UDP datagrams.

Contains a web [HTTP] server allowing presentation of custom content and easy 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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