GpsGate Splitter vs Serial to Ethernet Connector

GpsGate Splitter

Description: GpsGate Splitter is a software program used to split and distribute GPS data from a single GPS source to multiple applications or devices. It acts as a gateway to take NMEA or binary GPS data and send it out via multiple serial ports, TCP/IP connections, and UDP data streams.

Type: software

Serial to Ethernet Connector

Description: A serial to Ethernet connector is a device that converts serial communications from a device like a PLC or instrument into Ethernet, allowing the device to connect to a network. It acts as a bridge between legacy serial devices and modern TCP/IP networks.

Type: software

GpsGate Splitter Features

• Splits a single GPS data feed into multiple outputs
• Supports NMEA 0183 and binary protocols
• Can output data via serial ports, TCP/IP and UDP
• Web-based configuration
• Built-in GPS simulator for testing
• Automatic input protocol detection
• Data filtering and manipulation
• Supports Windows and Linux platforms

Serial to Ethernet Connector Features

• Converts serial data to Ethernet
• Allows serial devices to connect to networks
• Supports RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 serial interfaces
• Provides serial tunneling over IP
• Handles multiple serial data streams
• Offers data buffering
• Supports secure data transmission
• Easy to configure and deploy