Welcome to the Brainboxes documentation site — technical documentation for industrial Ethernet, serial, and I/O connectivity hardware.
Get Started
Quick start guides and tutorials for each product range.
| Range | Description |
|---|---|
| BB | Industrial edge controllers |
| ED | Ethernet remote digital and analogue I/O |
| ES | Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 serial device servers |
| SW | Industrial Ethernet switches — 10/100, Gigabit, PoE+, SFP+ |
| PE | Pure embedded Ethernet switch modules |
| PX | PCI Express RS-232 and RS-422/485 serial cards |
| US | USB to RS-232 and RS-422/485 adapters |
Accessories — power supplies, mounting kits, and cable packs
Archive — out-of-production ranges (BL, UC, VX) still fully supported
How-to Guides
Practical instructions for completing specific tasks.
- Installation — install devices, drivers, and software
- Configuration — configure settings, networking, and protocols
- Troubleshooting — resolve common issues
- Drivers — find drivers for Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Firmware — update firmware and flash images
- Mechanical — DIN rail, wall mount, and enclosure guides
Reference
Technical specifications, pinouts, protocols, and API documentation.
- Protocols — ASCII TCP and Modbus command reference
- Pinouts — DB9, DB25, and connector pin assignments
- Specifications — performance, temperature, MTBF, and baud rates
- CAD & Dimensions — 3D STEP files and mounting dimensions
- Software — .NET API reference, driver compatibility, and release notes
- Product Ranges — range-specific hardware features, settings, and specifications
Explanation
Background knowledge on the technologies behind Brainboxes products.
- Serial Communications — RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, UARTs, and flow control
- Networking — IP addresses, subnets, PoE, and switches
- Industrial I/O — NPN/PNP, inputs, outputs, and isolation
- Protocols — Modbus, REST, WebSocket, and ASCII TCP