Ethernet Data Collection Device - Specification

This specification if for a Data Collection Device which connects to an existing Ethernet cabling system. It provides the operator with a 4 line LCD display, a keypad and a barcode reader input.

The unit is based around a touch sensitive panel (7.4 inches diagonal) that is mounted as the largest side of a plastic box. The top edge of this box will also have a row of interface sockets: a power socket, a 9 way D type serial connector, a 10BaseT Ethernet socket and an optional digital I/O socket for direct connection to external hardware devices.

Since a touch panel is used it can be re-configured to suit various customer requirements. The LCD display features the ability to implement a 20 line scrolling region, appearing within 3 lines of the display, without needing to contact the host computer.

Basic Unit

• 4 Line by 24 Character Display (Optional Back Light)
• Standard size box and touch panel.
• Serial input for Configuration and Bar Code Reader.
• Ethernet Socket for connection to network.
• IP software for connection to server computer (ARP, ICMP Echo (Ping) UDP).
• External Power Supply (Optional Power over CAT-5 cabling).
• Internal Buzzer

Advanced Unit

• 4 Line by 40 Character Display with Back Light.
• Standard size box and touch panel.
• Serial input for Configuration and Bar Code Reader.
• Ethernet Socket for connection to network.
• 2 Digital Inputs - Either 2 counters Or 1 Counter and 1 function selector.
• 2 Digital Outputs - Interlock and Alarm outputs.
• IP software for connection to server computer (ARP, ICMP Echo (Ping) UDP).
• External Power Supply (Optional Power over CAT-5 cabling).
• Internal Buzzer
• HTTP Server Software for Remote monitoring/control (TCP, HTTP).