Modernize your serial devices. Connect them to the network, effortlessly.
The EthLinx is a gateway that opens the world of TCP/IP applications to your existing RS-485 devices. It appears on your computer (Windows/UNIX) as a standard network card—no drivers required. Configure, monitor, and manage your communication with total flexibility via the embedded web server or our Python API.
Key Features
- Single Isolated RS-485 Channel: One fully galvanically isolated channel (>1.5kV) ensure robust and safe operation in demanding environments.
- Driverless USB Network: Uses standard USB RNDIS or CDC-ECM device classes, appearing as a network adapter on any modern OS for instant connectivity.
- Intuitive Web Management: Configure all serial parameters, monitor bus statistics, and view device info from any web browser via its built-in HTTP server. The UI is available in multiple languages.
- Advanced Software Configuration: Easily set baud rates, parity, stop bits, and enable/disable 120Ω termination or idle-bus biasing via the web interface.
- Multi-Client Access: Each channel supports up to two simultaneous TCP connections, allowing for multi-master access, traffic spying, or logging without disrupting the primary application.
- Standard Performance: Supports baud rates from 2400 Bd up to 500k Bd, powered by a USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbit) interface and standard 4kB communication buffers.
- Detailed Status Indicators: Per-channel, multi-color LEDs provide instant visual feedback on TCP connection status, data transfer, and bus errors.
- Scripting and Automation Friendly: Features a simple Python API and a script-friendly HTTP interface (GET/POST) for full device control and automation.
- Rugged & Compact Design: Housed in a durable metal case (80x50 mm) with industrial-grade 3.5mm terminal connectors. The case is grounded via the USB Type-C shield for enhanced ESD protection.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Interface |
USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) |
| Device Class |
RNDIS / CDC-ECM |
| Channels |
1 Galvanically Isolated (> 1.5kV) |
| Baud Rate |
2400 Bd to 500k Bd |
| TCP Connections |
Up to 2 per channel |
| TCP Window Buffer |
4 kB |
| Connectors |
1x USB Type-C, 1x 3-pin 3.5mm Terminal Block |
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| Power |
USB Bus-Powered (via Type-C) |
| Dimensions |
80 x 50 mm |
Applications
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Industrial Automation & Control
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Data Acquisition Systems
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Traffic and Environmental Logging
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Automated Test & Measurement Rigs
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Scripted Access to Serial Busses
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Prototyping and Hardware Development
What's in the Box
Data sheet
- Our Promise
- Engineered & Assembled in Czechia
Expert Technical Support from Developers
Specific References
- MPN
- 10011485
Here you find additional resources such as API, Example Source code etc.
Download the EthLinx Control API (Python):
Use this API to access the device in Python.
EthLinx_ControlAPI.py
Download the EthLinx Control API Test Script (Python):
Use this script to test the connected device connection via the Control API.
EthLinx_Control_API_Test.py
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