Compact and portable design

Author: Jack Conner

Clever converter for keyboards and barcode readers

The MorphStick Keyboard Tap 2 Ethernet is a compact network device, capable of converting USB keyboard or USB barcode reader data to Ethernet packets. It taps onto a USB connection between the computer and USB device, captures the transmitted data frames, and sends them as UDP datagrams in a user configurable format.

MorphStick Keyboard 2 Ethernet

The MorphStick Keyboard Host 2 Ethernet is a variation of the tap version, which does not require a computer for the keyboard or barcode reader to work. It contains a built-in USB host, which polls the connected USB device for data, thus simplifying the setup and reducing the amount of cabling.

The MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard works in the opposite direction, simulating a USB keyboard from incoming UDP data over Ethernet. The source of the UDP data can be a MorphStick Keyboard 2 Ethernet, or data generated from a network device or computer.

Features

  • Two USB sockets and RJ-45 Ethernet socket
  • Powered over USB or PoE (or both)
  • Compact and portable design
  • Highly configurable with simple PC-side application
  • Supports national keyboard layouts
  • Durable anodized aluminum enclosure
  • Optional built-in real-time clock with battery
  • Optional logging module with embedded SD card
  • USB cable included

How it works

The MorphStick Ethernet rs232 data logger 2 Keyboard is a powerful, yet simple to use data converter and logger. Connect the device to a computer using a standard USB cable and the vertical USB-A socket. Connect Ethernet to the RJ45 socket on the other end. After a simple configuration procedure, the Morphstick will simulate a USB keyboard, generating keystrokes from data received over Ethernet.

MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard - How it works

MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard - Highly configurable

Highly configurable

All MorphStick devices feature a button, which switches them into configuration mode over USB. An free lightweight application is available, which guides through the configuration process. During configuration the basic network communication needs to be configured, such as from where to accept data. It takes just a few minutes to get the basic data transfer running, however the flexibility of the device also allows setting up sophisticated communication schemes.

The bigger picture

Morphsticks are essentially building blocks of bigger communication systems. The data received by MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard can originate from several sources. One of them can be the MorphStick Keyboard 2 Ethernet, creating a transfer link over Ethernet for keyboards and barcode readers. Another source can be a host computer, with dedicated software. A sample application is delivered, demonstrating this capability.

MorphStick Ethernet 2 Keyboard - Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

The PoE version allows to power the device with DC voltages up to 48V over the RJ-45 connector. The device can be powered either over USB or through PoE (or both), extending the flexibility of the application in which the MorphStick is used in. The PoE version fully supports IEEE 802.3af PoE specification, including PoE detection, classification and undervoltage lockout.

Features

Data logging made simple

The AirDrive Serial Logger is a compact asynchronous serial logger, capable of recording RS-232 data streams from devices like printers, terminals, keyboards, mice, barcode scanners etc. Connect the device either to a single serial source, or in-line on a serial bus. Connect 5V DC power using the side USB-B connector. The AirDrive Serial Logger will immediately start logging all data available on the bus, both upstream and downstream (RX and TX). No software or drivers are required.

AirDrive Serial Logger - Data logging made simple

Easy access

All AirDrive devices act as Wi-Fi hotspots. You can connect to them with any Wi-Fi device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop without even touching the device! The AirDrive device will then present a webpage with the data log and configuration options. No additional software or drivers necessary.

AirDrive Serial Logger - Easy access

AirDrive Serial Logger - Quick configuration

Quick configuration

Configuring the AirDrive Serial Logger is quick and simple. The only parameters that need to be set are the serial bus characteristics, such as the baudrate, bit count, parity and stop bits. This can be done in less than a minute through the configuration webpage.

The Pro version advantage

The Pro version adds a powerful set of features centered around the capability to act both as a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a Wi-Fi device with Internet connectivity. This unleashes a broad set of options, such as email reporting, time-stamping, and live data streaming.

AirDrive Serial Logger - The Pro version advantage

AirDrive Serial Logger - The Max version advantage

The Max version advantage

The Max version has all the capabilities of the Pro version, enhanced with 16 GB internal memory available as a USB Hi-speed flash drive (480 Mbps). For a serial device, this essentially means unlimited data storage, accessible both remotely and locally over USB.

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