PremierWave XC User Guide 14
2: Introduction
The PremierWave XC is a unique, hybrid Ethernet and GSM/GPRS dual port serial device server
which allows remote access to and management of virtually any IT/networking equipment or
device connected via Ethernet or GPRS through ‘Serial-tunneling’. Applications include medical
equipment, POS terminals or security equipment.
Key Features
Power Supply: Flexible power options and input voltage range (one barrel connector for
12V power supply, on terminal block connector for 09-30Vdc power supply)
Controller: 32-bit ARM9 microprocessor running at 400 megahertz (Mhz) with 32 KB Data
Cache and 32 Kilobytes (KB) internally based around the PremierWave EN
Memory: 64 MB SDRAM and 64 MB NAND Flash 8 MB serial SPI Flash
Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet transceiver
Power: Redundant Hot Failover Power Supply via Power 1 and Power 2
Serial Ports: Two RS232/422/485 high-speed serial ports with all hardware handshaking
signals.Baud rate is software selectable (300 bps to 921600 bps). Both serial interfaces
support RS-485 termination resistors which can be software enabled.
USB Ports: Two USB 2.0 Full Speed (12 Mbps) Host ports, currently used for USB thumb
drive devices for storage
Failover (backup) Data Network Media Support for either Ethernet or GSM/GPRS
Events can be configured to generate alerts via SMS, SNMP trap and Relay Output
Temperature Range: Operates over an extended temperature range of -40°C to +70°C
Applications
The PremierWave XC device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to
Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.
ATM machines
CNC controllers
Data collection devices
Universal Power Supply (UPS) management unit
Telecommunications equipment
Data display devices
Security alarms and access control devices
Handheld instruments
Time/attendance clocks and terminals