Chapter 1 – product description & specifications, Product description, Applications – Multi-Tech Systems MultiConnect Adapter User Manual
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Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Serial-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B)
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Chapter 1 – Product Description &
Specifications
Product Description
The MultiConnect serial-to-serial adapter enables installed serial devices to connect to the Internet for remote
monitoring, control and configuration.
Internet-Enable Any Device.
The MultiConnect adapter provides the powerful ability to IP-enable serial devices
allowing more options for data acquisition, device management, and industrial control than would otherwise be
available.
Simply install the MultiConnect between a serial device and an analog, ISDN, or wireless modem to send and receive
data over the Internet. It can also serve as a single Web page in response to a Web browser request.
Reduces Development Time.
MultiConnect can make your existing and next generation serial device IP-ready
without requiring hardware changes to its design. MultiConnect actually provides faster time-to-market because it
relieves the burden and expense of writing and maintaining Internet applications. The complete, ready-to-integrate
MultiConnect adapter allows you to enhance your product while you focus on developing its core features.
Management and Configuration.
MultiConnect has several means of management and configuration built into the
design. It supports remote configuration, which means you can have central site setup and control of the remote
adapters via the command line interface or telnet.
Applications
The MultiConnect adapters will IP-enable any device to provide remote monitoring, control and configuration of any
system. The solution is ideal for the following applications:
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Appliances
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ATM terminals
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Credit card and check verification systems
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Data collection
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Gas pumps
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Industrial and medical remote monitoring systems
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Point-of-sale terminals
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Remote diagnostics
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Remote metering
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Security systems
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Ticketing machines
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Vending/gaming machines
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And more…..