
PowerTALK 101
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PowerTALK 101 overview
Feature overview
• PowerTALK 101 can transport any serial protocol over standard Ethernet networks using
standardised transmission methods
• PowerTALK 101 can be Installed at any point on an Ethernet network
• Communication parameters can be changed from any port: local, remote or networked
• PowerTALK 101 is delivered with a standard IP to which it always respond.
• PowerTALK 101 can be configured with a second IP to fit into your network scheme.
• Configuration parameters such as IP and baud rate are stored in non-volatile memory
• Any port can be moved, replaced or upgraded without disruption to the network
• Data is available anywhere on the network - across campus or across countries
• Supports full or half duplex connections
• Data can be addressed to one port or to all ports simultaneously, depending on the
configuration
• Individually configurable PowerTALK device passwords are implemented for network
access control
• Individual local serial port passwords fixed for local access
PowerTALK 101 re-establishes each logical connection upon restart after a network or power
failure. PowerTALK 101 controls remote equipment. PowerTALK 101 gives Ethernet sites total
system uniformity. Now you can manage connections between non-Ethernet equipment with the
ease of Ethernet.