EST-9600 Serial Sync HDLC to Ethernet Encrypted Tunnel

The EST-9600 is a serial server that allows multi-drop devices to use Ethernet LANs, unencrypted or with 128-bit AES encryption. The EST-9600 connects any HDLC based synchronous protocol serial device through a LAN and between LANs via routers. The EST-9600 is designed specifically to support synchronous polling protocols that are HDLC based. These protocols include SDLC, BDLC, X.25, Frame Relay, synchronous PPP protocol, etc. These protocols are often error corrected, and the EST-9600 allows these protocols to work through routed local and wide area LANs. The EST-9600 uses UDP protocol to deliver the HDLC traffic, allowing the necessary data connection over a local LAN and across bridged or routed networks. The EST-9600 functions independently of the device protocol, allowing HDLC protocols to be carried with no configuration changes.

An EST-9600 host authenticates with remote drop EST-9600s to allow serial synchronous HDLC data connections. Remote drop EST-9600s can authenticate with both a primary host and a backup host. This feature makes it easy to have redundant host sites that will always receive the same poll responses as the master host site. If the objective is to have a backup host site or have a second site that always monitors the RTU responses, the EST-9600 makes it simple and easy to accomplish.

The EST-9600 supports RS232 serial interface speeds up to 230 Kbps, RS530 speeds up to 2.048 Mbps. To deliver HDLC traffic via Ethernet in as close to the nature of HDLC as possible, the EST-9600 uses UDP/IP “best-effort”, speedy delivery, rather the delay and extra overhead that TCP/IP error-correction and flow control could cause. Up to 20 drop EST-9600s may be used with each host EST-9600.

The EST-9600 can be managed through its serial port, via telnet or with a web browser. Remote configuration is supported using TCP/IP (telnet) or any web browser. Security features embedded in the EST-9600 include fine-grained configuration and management controls as well as the ability to turn off remote management functions.

Instead of replacing your existing host computers and terminals to migrate to Ethernet, add the EST-9600 for a fraction of the cost. OEM manufacturers can design the EST-9600 into their products or use it as an add-on method to gain Ethernet connectivity.

This is often used to connect Motorola Repeaters using synchronous connections. It replaces leased analog lines and synchronous modems with packet switched internet links.

This is a specialty device encapsulates synchronous serial HDLC protocols for transmission over Ethernet networks. It will not operate with streaming serial protocols. HDLC protocols include SDLC, BDLC, X.25, Frame Relay, synchronous PPP protocol, etc. The EST-9600 will not operate one ended. It only operates point to point in pairs, or multi-point with one host unit connected with several remotes. If you require a single-ended sync to ethernet converter, please contact DCB to discuss other options.

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SPECIFICATIONS

General

• 1-RS-232 synchronous serial port:
• RJ45 RS232 (per TIA/EIA 561) connector
• Speeds to 230 Kbps
• RS530 or V.35 balanced port option
• Balanced port speeds to 2.048 Mbps
• One Ethernet port: 10/100BaseT
• One asynchronous 9600 baud RS232 port for setup

HDLC compatibility

• Accepts/Sends any HDLC frames up to 1500 bytes long specs:
• Data Encoded via NRZ or NRZI
• Standard CRC-CCITT as used in HDLC or Sync PPP
• Internal or External clocks
• Including but not limited to: HDLC, Sync PPP, Frame relay

Protocol Features

• IP, DHCP (Client), UDP, ICMP, HTTP, TCP/IP
• Authentication: internal name/password database, or up to two external, customer-supplied RADIUS servers.
• Encryption: 128-bit AES or no encryption
• Once connection is established, tunnels use UDP to deliver packet
• Web browser, telnet, or serial, configuration and management
• Default IP address: 192.168.0.96

Indicators

• Front - Power, Status, Valid received sync data, port activity
• Rear – LAN connection, LAN activity

Controls

DIP switch:

• Setup (initial setup using serial terminal)
• Reset

Physical/Electrical

• Power: standard unit 6VDC
• 12, 24, 48, 125 VDC and 240 VAC options are available
  Power Consumption:

  Input
  Voltage   Current
  6 VDC      480 ma
  12 VDC     220 ma
  24 VDC     120 ma
  48 VDC     60 ma
  

• Standard unit supplied with 120 VAC external power supply
• 5 ¼”x 5 ½”x 1 ¾”
• One pound

Environmental

• Operational Temperature: -40? to +70 C
• Storage Temperature: -50 to +75 C
• Humidity: <95% Non-condensing

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Application Notes:

"A Solution for Motorola AstroTac and Quantar Installations: The EST-9600 and Ethernet Networks Replace Synchronous Modem Connections"

"A Quick Setup Guide for the EST-9600."

"A Detailed Setup Guide for using the EST-9600 with Motorola Repeaters, with wiring guidance."

Application Drawing

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How to Order

Questions? Phone us toll free at 800-432-2638. Please call to order.

The same unit may be configured as host or remote.

EST-9600	Encrypted Ethernet Synchronous Tunnel	$ 1245
-12Vdc	Optional 12 VDC (9-18 VDC) power	$ 75 additional
-24Vdc	Optional 24 VDC (18-36VDC) power	$ 75 additional
-48Vdc	Optional -48 VDC (36-72VDC) power	$ 75 additional
-125Vdc	Optional 125 VDC power	$ 125 additional
9902096	Rack mount Shelf for 1@ EST-9600 units	$ 30
9902095	Rack mount Shelf for 3@ EST-9600 units	$ 75

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