Overview One of the toughest challenges faced in today's evolving market is network connectivity for legacy serial devices. To satisfy this need, NetBurner has developed the SB series of network devices. The NetBurner SB device is ready to run right out of the box with no programming. Start by connecting your serial device and Ethernet network. The initial setup, configuration, and diagnostic programs are easily accessed via the web page interface or included network utilities. Network settings can be configured automatically with DHCP, or set manually. The SBxx supports both RS-232 or RS-485. For a quick test, you can simply telnet and send/receive data with your serial device. For those who wish to customize the application running on the SBxx, we provide a low cost development kit which includes all the hardware and software source code. Whether you want to modify the factory application, modify the web pages, or write a completely new application, the development kit includes everything you need.

Watch a 2 minute video to learn how quick and easy it is to add Ethernet to your serial products.

Operational Overview

Once connected through an SB series device, your serial device will be able to send and receive data on a network like any other network device. This enables devices to be reached across the Internet or across the hall on the local network. NetBurner is your quickest and easiest way to connect any serial device to an Ethernet network.

Any data received by the SB serial port will be sent out the Ethernet port and vice versa. A serial connection can be looked at as being tunneled transparently through Ethernet. This quick solution requires little effort and is working in minutes.

The SB series has three configurations to choose from. All configurations have two serial interfaces:

The SBxxEX device is meant to be a stand alone box external to the end product. This is ideal for adding Ethernet without changing the design of your product. The non-EX device, such as the SB70 and SB72, offer a more cost sensitive way to add Ethernet by simply adding a processor board to your existing design. These devices offer both TTL and line driver outputs with no DB9 connector. This enables the user to place a DB9 connector directly on the end product interface panel giving your product a fully custom look.