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In order to connect our Doppler radar to the network one must use a device called “terminal server”. Terminal server converts serial port into the Ethernet port. Many such devices are available on the marketplace and range in price from $80 to over $500. We have tested three terminal servers to work well with our radars.
- ES-551 from Brainboxes
Advantages: DIN rail form factor (if you need that), robust galvanic isolation, full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +80°C), convenient removable terminal blocks.
Disadvantages: higher price (~$300), may need to be upgraded to the latest firmware to achieve maximum throughput. - USR-N520 from USR IOT
Advantages: low price(~$90), dual serial ports allow connection to two radars, full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) - NPort 5150A from Moxa
Advantages: small form factor, reasonable price (~$130), wide temperature range (-40 to 75°C)