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Network Boxes

PC-DNC will work with wired and wireless configurations or a combination of the two. We recommend a wireless system because of the following benefits:

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  • Eliminates the possibility of blown serial ports due to power surges or "ground-loop" conditions. 

  • Eliminates the cause of many data transmission errors that occur when using long RS-232 cables. 

  • Simpler and lower cost installation since no long cables are run. This can be challenging in shops with tall ceilings or when over head cranes are present.

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The following three network boxes have a proven track record of working reliably with PC-DNC and in a machine shop environment. All are available for purchase so please give us a call and we will configure a custom system for your shop.

Moxa NPort W2150A

  • RS-232/422/485 IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless serial device server

  • Link any serial device to an IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi network

  • 921.6 Kbps max baudrate for RS-232/422/485 transmissions

  • Enhanced surge protection for serial, LAN, and power

  • Remote configuration with HTTPS, SSH

  • Secure data access with WEP, WPA, WPA2

  • Easily connect to your CNCs serial port with a short serial cable

  • Powered with a single 12vdc power cube (not shown)

  • We offer a special cable that enables the box power to be supplied by the CNC machine

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D-Link Access Point DAP-2360

  • 802.11n Plenum-rated PoE Access Point supporting 802.11b/g/n

  • Gigabit PoE Ethernet LAN port

  • LEDs for Power, LAN, and 2.4 GHz

  • Powered-over-Ethernet so may not require a power supply

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Moxa NPort 5610-8-DT

  • Wired Serial Device Server

  • 8 serial ports supporting RS-232/422/485

  • Two Ethernet ports for cascade wiring

  • LCD screen and LEDs for system status

  • 10/100M auto-sensing Ethernet

  • 921.6 Kbps max baudrate for RS-232/422/485 transmissions

  • Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals

  • Supports both DC powered terminal blocks or AC power jacks

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Cables & Adapters

CNC Machines serial port configurations can vary between manufactures and be challenging to connect. We carry most every cable configuration you will need. Please give us a call and we will help you determine what cable is required for your configuration. The following cables are available for purchase and covers 99% of DNC installations we have installed.

USB to Serial Adapter

  • RS-232 Serial to USB Adapter

  • USB 2.0 to DB9 female connector

  • 1' in length

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Null Modem Cable

  • RS-232 Serial Null Modem Cable

  • DB25 Male to DB9 Female connector

  • Available in the following lengths: 6', 10', 15', 20', and 25'

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