Tibbo devices are currently the functional analogues of Moxa RS232/Ethernet interface converters, which, in some respects, surpass the competitor in providing a higher quality and more convenient product.
Tibbo's main competitive advantages:
1. A virtual COM port driver that works stably under various OS versions (including Windows, Linux, and etc.), has an intuitive interface for setting parameters and fully emulates a physical COM port.
2. Free programming of Tibbo devices and open source codeof standard firmware, which allows you to quickly refine the functionality of the module to solve the problem. For example, organize your own protocol gateway or set an algorithm for intermediate data conversion between RS232/422/485 and Ethernet interfaces.
3. In a crisis, the issue of cost is especially relevant. The retail price of Tibbo devices is on average 15-30% cheaper than similar Moxa products. For example, at the beginning of 2015, the Tibbo DS1100 device with a power supply cost 28% less than its closest analogue, the Moxa NPORT 5110.
Overview of comparative characteristics of the Tibbo DS1100 and Moxa NPORT 5110 modules