Predator Express/N™ RS232 Hardware
Rugged and Industrial RS232 hardware
What is Predator Express/N Hardware?
Predator Express/N Hardware is extendable from 1 to 4096 RS232 ports per PC solution. Designed for manufacturers with reliable wired Ethernet infrastructure. Predator Express/N hardware eliminates PCI cards with each hub plugging directly into the Ethernet network. Network up to 4096 CNCs, robots and PLCs to your Windows based PC. Predator Express/N Hardware supports transfers of your CNC programs, offsets and parameters. It supports a wide range of CNC protocols for dripfeeding, downloading, and uploading via RS-232. There are three models within the Predator Express/N family. The primary difference between the models is the number of RS232 ports.
| Predator Express/N Comparison |
1 Port |
2 Port |
4 Port |
| Wired Ethernet |
10/100 |
10/100 |
10/100 |
| IP4 Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| # of Serial Ports |
1 |
2 |
4 |
| Predator Armor Enclosure Option |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Metal Enclosure |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Includes magnetic mounting |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| DIN Rail Mounting Option |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| POE (Power Over Ethernet) Power Supply Option |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Why use Predator Express/N?
- Network up to 4096 RS232 based CNCs, robots & PLCs
- Surge Suppressed RS232 Ports
- DNC Send, Receive and Dripfeed on all ports
- Supports High Speed Machining
- Supports Predator CNC Editor
- Supports Predator DNC
- Supports Predator MDC
- Supports Predator RCM
- Supports Predator Virtual CNC
- Supports Predator Touch HMI
- Supports Predator MDC Adapters
- Supports Predator CycleLocks and EditLocks
- Supports Predator Grizzly Cables
- Optionally use existing RS232 cables
- Replace rotary ABCD switch boxes
- Open Architecture - Not Proprietary
- Eliminate walking back and forth via Remote Request
NOTE*: Requires Predator Express/N Hardware and Predator DNC.
Predator Express/N Hardware Specifications
| Specification |
General |
| Operating System |
Embedded |
| Windows Support |
11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP |
| Windows Server Support |
2022 Server, 2019 Server, 2016 Server, 2012 Server, 2008 Server and 2003 Server |
| Device Drivers |
32-bit and 64-bit |
| Operating Temperature |
32 - 140°F or 0 - 60°C |
| Relative Humidity |
5 - 90% Non Condensing |
| Altitude |
0 - 12,000 ft or 0 - 3660 Meters |
| Safety |
UL 1950, EN60950, CSA 22.2, No. 950 |
| Emissions/Immunity |
FCC Part 15 (Class B), EN55022 (Class B), ICES 003 (Class B), EN50082-2 |
| Ethernet Connection |
IP4 via 10/100Base-T |
| Ethernet Speed |
10/100 Mbps |
| Ethernet Mode |
Half and Full Duplex |
| Throughput |
Up to 230k Baud per Port |
| RoHS Compliant |
Yes |
| Dimensions |
3.94 x 4.37 x 1.02 in or 100 x 111 x 26 mm |
| Weight |
0.75 lbs or 340 g |
| Surge Suppression |
Yes |
| RS232 Voltage Ranges |
+6.3 to -6.3 |
Predator Express/N - Part Numbers
| Part # |
Description |
| 60491001 |
Predator 1 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 port with Worldwide power cord |
| 60491002 |
Predator 2 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with Worldwide power cord |
| 60491004 |
Predator 4 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with Worldwide power cord |
Predator Armor Enclosure and Predator Express/N - Part Numbers
| Part # |
Description for Domestic Items |
| 80490001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Express/N Hub - Power To Be Determined |
| 80490002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Express/N Hub - Power To Be Determined |
| 80490004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Express/N Hub - Power To Be Determined |
| 80491001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 port with US power |
| 80491002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with US power |
| 80491004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with US power |
| 80495001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 port with 15A Twist Lock power |
| 80495002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with 15A Twist Lock power |
| 80495004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with 15A Twist Lock power |
| 80496001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 port with 20A Twist Lock power |
| 80496002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with 20A Twist Lock power |
| 80496004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with 20A Twist Lock power |
| Part # |
Description for Power Over Ethernet Items |
| 80497001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 port with POE |
| 80497002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with POE |
| 80497004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with POE |
| Part # |
Description for International Items |
| 80492001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 port with EU power |
| 80492002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with EU power |
| 80492004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with EU power |
| 80493001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 port with UK power |
| 80493002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with UK power |
| 80493004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with UK power |
| 80494001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 port with AU power |
| 80494002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with AU power |
| 80494004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Express/N Hub - DB9 ports with AU power |
