Didier has a good suggestion as to the serial to Wifi adapter. I may order one for my Z3801. Looking on Amazon, I see these two units that are more reasonably priced:
http://www.amazon.com/Keynice-Ethernet-Intelligent-Communication-Wireless/dp/B00JTUVA0G/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1?ie=UTF8 http://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Serial-RS232-RS485-Converter/dp/B00ATV2DX2/ref=pd_cp_pc_1 Joe Gray W5JG On Sun, Nov 23, 2014 at 11:59 AM, Graham <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks Didier, > > Good suggestions and I have been considering something similar. > > cheers, Graham ve3gtc > > > On 2014-11-23 13:26, Didier Juges wrote: >> >> Graham, >> >> There are a number of WiFi to serial modules like the one I use on my >> Thunderbolt monitor: The Microchip WiFly RN-XV-171. Once configured >> (typically using a PC), they will present a TCPIP port (TCP or UDP) from >> which you can get and send data directly to the serial port. >> >> Alternately, you can use Digi XBee modules that work like wireless RS232 >> isolators. I use the XSC Pro 900 MHz for a number of projects, including >> data loggers that are out of WiFi range. You can get well over a mile in >> open space with those. They are limited to 19200 bauds at the most. >> >> Didier KO4BB >> >> On November 22, 2014 4:47:15 PM CST, Graham <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I have been contemplating how I will would like to interface to the >>> KS-23461 devices using rs-422. >>> >>> One option is a rs-422 to USB cable. Seems easy enough. >>> >>> But another option I keep stumbling across is a rs-422/rs-232 to fast >>> ethernet such as: >>> >>> >>> http://www.transition.com/TransitionNetworks/Products2/Family.aspx?Name=SDSFE3110-120 >>> >>> Frankly, I have no first hand knowledge or experience with these >>> devices. First glance suggests that it might just be what I want - easy >>> >>> access to the KS-23461 ports through a connection to my local network >>> without having a PC of some sort close by. >>> >>> So, any first hand experience with such devices? Good idea or bad? >>> >>> cheers, Graham ve3gtc >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe, go to >>> https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts >>> and follow the instructions there. > > > _______________________________________________ > time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts > and follow the instructions there. > _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
