Find the Right Serial-to-Ethernet Converter for Your Application
Choosing the right serial-to-Ethernet converter can make all the difference in performance, reliability, and ease of integration. This comparison guide provides a clear, side-by-side breakdown of key features including form factor, supported protocols, mounting options, power input, and more. Use it to make an informed decision and get your systems connected with confidence.
| GRID485 | NET485 | NET232+ | NETDIRECT | ATC 1200 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Details | |||||
| Dimensions (mm) L x H x W | 78.7x40.1x20.2mm | 78.7x40.1x20.2mm | 63.5 x 42.7 x 20.2 mm | 242x33x29mm | 100 × 86 × 26 mm |
| Enclosure Type | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Metal |
| Mounting Options | DIN Rail or Strap mount | DIN Rail or Strap mount | DIN Rail or Strap mount | Dongle | Panel mount |
| Power Supply | 8-24Vdc Terminal Block | 8-24Vdc Terminal Block | 110/220Vac or 5-30Vdc Terminal Block | 110/220Vac or POE option | 9~32VDC @ 1A |
| Ethernet Activity, Status, and Power LEDs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 2.4Mhz / Internal flag antenna | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Operating Extended Temperature Range | -30 to +65C | -30 to +65C | 0 to +60C | 0 to +60C | -25 to 70C |
| Hardware Interfaces | |||||
| Ethernet 10/100 Mbps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Over Ethernet (POE) | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| RS232 | No | No | Yes - DB9 | Yes - DB9 | Yes - DB9 |
| RS422/485 | Yes - 7 pin Term Block | Yes - 7 pin Term Block | No | Yes - DB9 | Yes - 6 pin term block |
| Baud Rate Max. | 921k | 921k | 921k | 921k | 921k |
| 7/8 Data, Odd/even/none parity, 1/2 Stop | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CTS/RTS/XON/XOFF | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth / BLE v4.2 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Software | |||||
| IP address version | IPv4 | IPv4 | IPv4 | IPv4 | IPv4 |
| Web Server configuration, user pages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web Page / Configuration / User Customize | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Setup via wireless softAP | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Security Features | |||||
| SSL, TLS, HTTPS | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Cloud Certificate Storage | Yes - 608A chip | No | No | No | No |
| WPA/WPA2 Personal - AES/CCMP and TKIP encryption | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| WPA2 Enterprise (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-FAST) | Yes - Custom Option | No | No | No | No |
| Application Firmware | |||||
| Installer, COM port redirector | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Serial Tunneling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Modbus / Modbus TCP | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Bridging serial,Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Customizable Firmware | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Certifications | |||||
| FCC/CE/UL | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CU | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EL | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| RoHS/Reach | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturer Information | |||||
| Manufacturer | Grid Connect | Grid Connect | Grid Connect | Grid Connect | ATC |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year |
