ADVANTECH EKI-1524

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
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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
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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
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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
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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