VigilLink Network Serial Expander
Best serial expander for professional AV system integrators.
This is the ultimate bridge for complex AV setups, consolidating disparate serial protocols into one manageable network stream. While it demands a bit of technical setup, the ability to unify legacy hardware with modern control systems makes it an essential backbone for any serious integration.
$541.00
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Who it's for
- Systems integrators working with diverse industrial communication standards
- Facility managers looking to reduce expensive cabling infrastructure costs
- IT administrators managing distributed legacy hardware remotely
Who should skip it
- Novice users lacking experience with network and serial protocols
- Reliability-focused engineers requiring guaranteed uptime independent of network traffic
- Budget-conscious buyers needing only a single serial connection point
Performance breakdown
Protocol Versatility
Seamlessly bridges RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 across diverse legacy equipment.
Configuration Flexibility
Multiple management options make setup intuitive for complex network environments.
Control Integration
Native compatibility with Crestron and AMX simplifies professional automation workflows.
Monitoring Clarity
Integrated LED indicators provide instant visual confirmation of data traffic.
Network Reliability
Fast Ethernet connectivity ensures stable, consistent communication for critical serial devices.
Expansion Capability
Four serial ports plus relay control offer robust scalability for installations.
Key Specs
Main serial port supports RS-232.
Extended serial ports 1 & 2 support RS-232, RS-232+ Hardware Flow, RS-422 full duplex, and RS-485 half duplex.
Extended serial ports 3 & 4 support RS-232 and RS-232+ hardware flow control.
All serial ports support baud rates from 2400 bps to 115200 bps.
All serial ports support 7 or 8 data bits, odd/even/none parity, and 1 or 2 stop bits.
Configuration ports
TCP port 8005 (config), UDP local port 9005 (config).
Maximum Data Rate
100 Mbps
Connectivity Type
Wired
Power Source
Bus Powered
Number of Ports
5
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