EKI-1524 4-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server Features Provides 2 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for LAN redundancy Provides COM port redirection (Virtual COM), TCP and UDP operation modes Supports baud rate up to 921.6 kbps Allows a max. of 5 hosts to access one serial port Allows a max. of 16 hosts to be accessed as TCP client mode Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals Provides rich configuration methods including Windows utility, Telnet console, and Web Browser Supports Window 2000/XP/Vista drivers Automatic RS-485 data flow control SNMP MIB-II for network management RoHS COMPLIANT 2002/95/EC Introduction EKI-1524 features two independent Ethernet ports and MAC addresses to provide a redundant network mechanism to guarantee Ethernet network reliability. The EKI-1524 is a network-based, serial device server for connecting four RS-232/422/485 devices, such as CNCs, PLCs, scales, and scanners,directly to a TCP/IP network. Once connected through EKI-1524 device server, your serial device will be able to send and receive data on a network like any other network device. EKI-1524 provide a simple and cost-effective way to bring the advantages of remote management and data accessibility to thousands of devices that can not connect to a network. EKI-1500 series device servers provide various operations: COM port redirection (Virtual COM port), TCP server,client and UDP mode. After Advantech redirection software installation, standard serial operating calls are transparently redirected to the EKI-1500 series device servers, guaranteeing compatibility with legacy serial devices and enabling backward compatibility with existing software. EKI-1524 also supports serial tunneling, allowing two native serial devices to communicate over a network. Specifications Ethernet Communications Compatibility Speed No. of Ports Port Connector Protection IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u 10/100 Mbps 2 8-pin RJ45 Built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation Serial Communications Port Type No. of Ports Port Connector Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Flow Control Baud Rate Serial Signals Protection RS-232/422/485, software selectable 4 DB9 male 5, 6, 7, 8 1, 1.5, 2 None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR 50 bps ~ 921.6 kbps RS-232: TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND Built-in 15 KV ESD for all signals Software Driver Support Utility Software Operation Modes Configuration Protocol Management Windows 2000/XP/Vista (x86) Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility COM port redirection mode (Virtual COM) TCP/UDP server (polling) mode TCP/UDP client (event handling) mode Pair connection (peer to peer) mode Windows utility, Telnet console, Web Browser ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, BOOTP, DHCP, Auto IP, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, ARP, NTP SNMP MIB-II Serial Device Servers Mechanics Dimensions (W x H x D) 55 x 140 x 95 mm Enclosure Metal with solid mounting hardware Mounting DIN-rail, panel Weight 668g General LED Indicators Reboot Trigger System: Power, System Status LAN: Speed, Link/Active Serial: Tx, Rx Built-in WDT (watchdog timer) Power Requirements Power Input Power Connector Power Consumption 12 ~ 48 VDC, redundant dual inputs Terminal block 4W Environment Operating Temperature 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F) Storage Temperature -20 ~ 80° C (-4 ~ 176° F) Operating Humidity 5 ~ 95% RH Regulatory Approvals EMC Safety MTBF Hazardous Location CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A) UL (UL60950-1) 862,230 hrs UL/cUL Class I, Division 2 Ordering Information EKI-1524 4-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server