IAS - Interface
The interface made by COT
With the IAS (Interface Adapter System) solution from COT, you have the option of providing printers from the COT portfolio with a standardized interface, which can be integrated into the company infrastructure via serial, Ethernet or WLAN, depending on the series. Standard protocols on the serial and network interface are supported.
To our printer portfolioCOT ConfigSaver & Device Management (CDM) – fast printer replacement and monitoring for minimal downtime costs
With Device Management, COT offers additional monitoring software that enables central status monitoring of printers with an IAS interface. In large installations in critical environments, it is common practice to have replacement devices available in a pool for quick repair of printer failures. However, these often have to be configured for the specific location (e.g., IP address) before they can be used.
For these cases, COT offers the external ConfigSaver, which stores the entire IAS configuration. When replacing a device or in the event of a printer failure, it is then only necessary to transfer the ConfigSaver from the defective device to the replacement or spare device without requiring any additional IT resources. This saves time and money by reducing downtime to a minimum. The ConfigSaver can also be pre-programmed offline so that the printer is configured and ready for use as soon as it is put into operation.
Other features that have proven useful in the past include static and dynamic character replacement, the ability to record print data directly in the interface (error analysis of forms), and the ability to load configurations or data into the printer when it starts up. In a production environment, it can also be useful.