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I am currently defining the topology to communicate 5 HART Multiplexers to a HART OPC Server. The HART Muxs will be connected to a Serial Server or Terminal Server through RS-485.
The Terminal Server will connect to a HART OPC Server through a TCP/IP Ethernet network switch.
I am planning to connect the computer (HART Server) straight from the ethernet TCP/IP nic card to the same switch. The problems is that the <b> HART OPC Server from the HART Communication Foundation has only tested the communication through RS-232/485.</b> The manual says that in the future TCP/UDP networks will be available. <b>Has anyone tested communicating the HART OPC Server through TCP/UDP?</b>
If not <b>do I have to include another converter back to RS-232/485?</b> Or <b>is there a Serial Server or Terminal Server where I can just concentrate all my RS-232/485 and NOT convert it to TCP/IP?</b>
The Terminal Server will connect to a HART OPC Server through a TCP/IP Ethernet network switch.
I am planning to connect the computer (HART Server) straight from the ethernet TCP/IP nic card to the same switch. The problems is that the <b> HART OPC Server from the HART Communication Foundation has only tested the communication through RS-232/485.</b> The manual says that in the future TCP/UDP networks will be available. <b>Has anyone tested communicating the HART OPC Server through TCP/UDP?</b>
If not <b>do I have to include another converter back to RS-232/485?</b> Or <b>is there a Serial Server or Terminal Server where I can just concentrate all my RS-232/485 and NOT convert it to TCP/IP?</b>