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HWg-CS42: Replace printers RS-232 with a central IP-based solution
Get rid of serial printers and collect data to be printed centrally over an IP network. The solution lets you store the output data to text files on a central server. ADSL modem connection is also supported. 
Replace serial printer connected to the output of a POS cash register, a security system or a PBX with the PortStore product transmitting data via IP network.
- PortStore can add data collection capabilities to a serial printer, or replace it entirely
- The PS Eye application for Windows collects data into text files on a server
| Applications |
- Collect data from POS receipt printers
- Back-up security system logs (and perhaps get a discount from your insurance premium)
- Collect call accounting data (CDR/SMDR) from private branch exchanges (PBX)
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| Benefits |
- No more problems with protocols that failed to print printer turned off, worn-out ribbon, printer out of paper)
- Data can be processed centrally with other SW
- Reduce IT administration costs at your offices
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Technical description
- PortStore2 unit is connected to an Ethernet 10/100 Mbit network
- PortStore2 replaces a printer, or connects it parallely using the supplied cable
- PortStore can be connected to an ADSL modem. In that case, the device behaves as a TCP client, periodically establishing connection with the server and sending data
- PortStore2 units can be replaced with PortStore4 devices that feature 32MB of memory and transmission of data as encrypted e-mail attachments (SMTP)
- For each serial port, the central PS Eye software creates a single text file in the given path.
The resulting files can be used by other applications
Order numbers
- 600 298 PortStore2 PL (3pcs)
- PS Eye Free version
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Keywords
collect data, data collection, security system, ip network, replace printer, serial printer, rs 232 printer, collect data printed, central IP-based solution, collect call accounting data |
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