Predator Flex/N Hardware is an upgradeable 1 to 4096 port RS232 PC solution. Designed for manufacturers with reliable wired Ethernet infrastructure. Predator Flex/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 Flex/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 five models within the Predator Flex/N family. The primary difference between the models is the number of RS232 ports. There are other differences and the following comparison table provides the details:
NOTE*: Requires Predator Flex/N Hardware and Predator DNC.
Specification |
General |
Operating System |
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 2003 Server, 2008 Server & 2012 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 or IP6 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 |
Part # |
Description for Domestic Items |
80041001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with US power cord |
80041002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with US power cord |
80041004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with US power cord |
80041008 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with US power cord |
80041016 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with US power cord |
80044001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with Twist Lock power cord |
80044002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with Twist Lock power cord |
80044004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with Twist Lock power cord |
80044008 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with Twist Lock power cord |
80044016 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with Twist Lock power cord |
Part # |
Description for Power Over Ethernet Items |
80045001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with POE |
80045002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with POE |
80045004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with POE |
80045008 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with POE |
80045016 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with POE |
Part # |
Description for International Items |
80041001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with EU power cord |
80041002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with EU power cord |
80041004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with EU power cord |
80041008 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with EU power cord |
80041016 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with EU power cord |
80042001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with UK power cord |
80042002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with UK power cord |
80042004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with UK power cord |
80042008 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with UK power cord |
80042016 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with UK power cord |
80043001 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 1 Port Flex/N Hub - DB9 port with AU power cord |
80043002 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 2 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with AU power cord |
80043004 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 4 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with AU power cord |
80043008 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 8 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with AU power cord |
80043016 |
Predator Armor Enclosure and 16 Port Flex/N Hub - RJ45 ports with AU power cord |