Specifications

October 8, 2003 Networking Alpha Signs (9700-0112C)
20 Network interfaces
Network interfaces
A network interface is used to connect two different types of networks. For example, the Converter Box III is
used to join an RS232 and RS485 network. There are two types of network interfaces, PC-to-sign and sign-to-sign.
PC-to-sign interfaces connect a PC to one or more signs. PC-to-sign interfaces include:
• Converter Box III, which connects a PC’s RS232 port to an RS485 network.
• USB Adapter, which connects a PC’s USB port to an RS232 or RS485 network.
Sign-to-sign interfaces connect a sign to a serial or Ethernet (LAN) network. Sign-to-network interfaces
include:
• Alpha Ethernet Adapter, which connects a sign’s RS232 port to a 10BASE-T Ethernet network.
• Lantronix MSS100, which connects a sign’s RS232 port to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T Ethernet network.
• Lantronix MSS485, which connects a sign’s RS485 port to a 10BASE-T Ethernet network.