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The Benderlink Ethernet Module is used with benders that use the RS-232 protocol for communications.  The module also include a standard RJ-45 port for connection through standard LAN cable connection.
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===About===
  
===Why is it needed?===
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The module connects to your LAN to a bender that normally connects using only standard RS-232 signals.  It gives your bender or measuring center access to a virtual COM port anywhere on the network in your building.  Distance limitations are gone with this protocol.  We have WiFi (wireless) and WIRED TCP/IP models.<br><br>
  
Some benders require the legacy RS-232 protocol for communications.  The device allows RS-232 signals to be converted into either encyrpted WiFi or WIRED TCP/IP signals.  This overcomes the distance limitations inherent to RS-232 (max of 50 feet).  RJ-45 cables transferring ethernet, have a distance limitation of ''over'' 300 feet between switches.  Wireless distance limitations vary with the characteristics of the plant setup.  A typical max distance for wireless is 100 to 150 feet.
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The module can even be equipped with Eaton Leonard current loop boards (our own model) to allow for 100% compatible Eaton Leonard legacy protocol through the network!
 
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===Which Benders Use It?===
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Currently the benders that we can support using this module are:
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<li>Crown Unlimited</li>
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<li>Chiyoda</li>
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<li>Keins</li>
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<li>MiiC</li>
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<li>Eaton Leonard (This is the first and only device in the world that allows EL Velog, EL-2000, and EL-Premier computers to communicate wirelessly.)  See [[Benderlink for Eaton Leonard]]</li>
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<li>Adaptive Motion Control Benders using the Eaton Leonard protocol</li>
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Revision as of 02:29, 1 May 2008

Blink ethernet module logo.jpg

This is a Benderlink wireless device module setup as an Eaton Leonard Data Server Module

Contents


Wifi logo.jpg

About

The module connects to your LAN to a bender that normally connects using only standard RS-232 signals. It gives your bender or measuring center access to a virtual COM port anywhere on the network in your building. Distance limitations are gone with this protocol. We have WiFi (wireless) and WIRED TCP/IP models.

The module can even be equipped with Eaton Leonard current loop boards (our own model) to allow for 100% compatible Eaton Leonard legacy protocol through the network!


Benderlink ethernet module for el.jpg

PDF DataSheets

Blinkel ethernet module datasheet page1.jpg

Download a DataSheet for Benderlink Ethernet Module for Eaton Leonard [1]

Download a DataSheet for Benderlink Ethernet Module for Chiyoda [2]

Various Models

Benderlink Module - Laservision to Crown


Setup

Benderlink Ethernet Module - Windows Driver Setup

Why Don't Other Benders Need This Module?

Many benders now have network capability built-in to the control. For example, the Advanced Tubular CNC Bender software recognizes and uses the SVNET protocol, which is a network protocol that does not need serial ports.

--Mcone 00:06, 12 June 2007 (EDT)