User’s Manual
1. Introduction
This User’s Manual describes the operation of the ESERV-10, ESERV-10S, ESERV-10S Bridge
and ESERV-10 OEM device servers. All devices are referred to in this User’s Manual as ESERV-
10, unless otherwise mentioned.
ESERV-10 is designed to offer transparent connection between a serial device and Ethernet
without the need to modify the existing design of the device. With ESERV-10 manufacturers and
system suppliers can connect their products such as home and industrial automation devices,
measuring devices and sensors through Ethernet to Internet. Devices can be controlled and
monitored using a standard Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator), a Telnet
connection or some other programs with a TCP/IP connection.
ESERV-10
SERIAL
DEVICE
10BASE-T
ETHERNET
POWER
SUPPLY
ESERV-10 device servers can be used, for example, in cases of:
• Remote reading of access control and work time monitoring systems
• Software updates and configuration over the Internet
• Motion sensors
• Remote control of display boards
• Global follow-up of systems
• Replacement of serial cable network with ready-made Ethernet network
ESERV-10 7 Viola Systems Ltd.