User`s manual

NE-4100-P Series User’s Manual Introduction
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Overview
NE-4100-P Series modules are a type of embedded device server or network enabler. The module
may be installed in or attached to a serial device to make it accessible from a network. There are
three types of module offered: drop-in (NE-4100T-P), RJ45 (NE-4110S-P, NE-4110A-P), and pin
header (NE-4120S-P, NE-4120A-P). The last two letters of the model number indicates the serial
signal supported by the module. T-P indicates a TTL connector, S-P indicates an RS-232 connector,
and A-P indicates an RS-422/485 connector. Each module includes 4 digital input/output channels,
also known as DIO channels or GPIO channels.
NE-4100-P Series modules are very compact—less than half the size of a credit card. At such a
small size, they can be installed into almost any serial device. Each NE-4100-P Series module also
comes with a built-in TCP/IP stack for fast integration. Engineers can spend less time on TCP/IP
programming, and focus more on developing other major features, thereby shortening your
product’s time to market. In addition, a Windows-based NECI (Network Enabler Configuration
Interface) library is available to help you develop your own Windows utilities.
Each module comes with a complete development kit containing an evaluation board, documents,
sample code, cables, and accessories.
Package Checklist
z 1 NE-4100-P Series module
z 1 NE-4100-ST (the evaluation board)
z NE-4100-P Series documentation & software CD
z 1 universal power adaptor
z 2 power cords
z 1 null modem cable
z 1 cross-over Ethernet cable
z Warranty statement
z Quick Installation Guide
NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.
Product Features
All NE-4100-P Series modules have the following features:
z 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet interface
z Compact size and ready-to-go design (NE-4100T-P measures 45 × 36 mm, other models
measure 57 × 40 mm)
z Built-in TCP/IP firmware for fast integration
z Low power consumption (1.5W)
z 4 dedicated digital input/output (DIO) channels for user applications
z Software reset