Management

Internet Address

The IP address of the SNMP manager that will send requests to the IOLAN. If

 

the address is 0.0.0.0, any SNMP manager with the Community Name can

 

access the IOLAN.

Permissions

Permits the IOLAN to respond to SNMP requests.

 

Data Options:

 

z None—There is no response to requests from SNMP.

 

z Readonly—Responds only to Read requests from SNMP.

 

z Readwrite—Responds to both Read and Write requests from SNMP.

 

Default: None

Read-Write User

Specified user can view and edit SNMP variables.

Read-Only User

Specified user can only view SNMP variables.

Trap

The trap receiver is the network management system (NMS) that should

 

receive the SNMP traps. This NMS must have the same SNMP community

 

string as the trap sender.

Internet Address

Defines the hosts (by IP address) that will receive trap messages generated by

 

the IOLAN. Up to four trap hosts can be defined.

Custom App/Plugin

Overview

You can create custom applications for the IOLAN by using the Perle SDK. See the SDK Programmer’s Guide (the SDK and guide are found on the Perle website at www.perle.com/downloads/index.shtml) for information about the functions that are supported. You must download the program and any ancillary files to the IOLAN and set the Serial Port Profile to Custom App/Plugin to run a custom application. You must also specify the program executable in the Command Line parameter.

A custom application or plugin can be run on the serial port. In this situation, the application will start once the serial port is activated and operate solely on the context of that serial port and any network communications related to that serial port. You could run a different custom application on each serial port. The serial port custom application or plugin is configured by specifying the Custom App/Plugin profile for the serial port.

The system level custom application or plugin will begin execution immediately following the system startup. It runs on the context of the whole system and can access network communications as well as any or all serial ports.

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DS1, TS2 specifications

Perle Systems TS2 and DS1 are advanced serial-to-Ethernet devices designed to facilitate seamless integration of serial devices with modern IP networks. These devices serve as crucial tools for businesses looking to enhance their communication capabilities while leveraging existing infrastructure.

One of the standout features of the Perle TS2 and DS1 is their ability to support multiple serial protocols including RS232, RS422, and RS485. This versatile support allows businesses to connect various legacy devices to their networks, ensuring that critical equipment can still communicate effectively in an increasingly digital landscape.

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