Advantech EKI-1524 / CI / I

EKI-1521, EKI-1522 and EKI-1524 feature two independent Ethernet ports and MAC addresses to provide a redundant network mechanism to guarantee Ethernet network reliability. EKI-1521, EKI-1522 and EKI-1524 are serial device servers that connect RS-232/422/485 serial devices, such as PLC, meters, sensors, and barcode reader to an IP-based Ethernet LAN. They allow nearly any device with serial ports to connect and share an Ethernet network. EKI-1521, EKI-1522 and EKI-1524 provide various operations: COM port redirection (Virtual COMport), TCP Server, TCP Client and UDP mode. With COM port redirection mode, standard serial operation calls are transparently redirected to the EKI-1521, EKI-1522 and EKI-1524, guaranteeing compatibility with legacy serial devices and enabling backward compatibility with existing software. With TCP server, TCP client, and UDP modes, EKI- 1521, EKI-1522 and EKI-1524 ensure the compatibility of network software that uses a standard network API. Moreover, you can make serial devices communicate with other devices peer-to-peer, without any intermediate host PCs and software programming.

Specifications


Ethernet Communications

Compatibility
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u

Speed
10/100 Mbps

No. of Ports
2

Port Connector
8-pin RJ45

Protection
Built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation


Serial Communications

Port Type
RS-232/422/485, software selectable

No. of Ports
EKI-1521: 1/EKI-1522: 2/EKI-1524: 4

Port Connector
DB9 male

Data Bits
5, 6, 7, 8

Stop Bits
1, 1.5, 2

Parity
None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark

Flow Control
XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR

Baud Rate
50 bps ~ 921.6 kbps, any baud rate setting

Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND
RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND

Protection
Built-in 15 KV ESD for all signals
´CI´ models: 2KV Isolation for RS-422/485 signals


Software

OS Support
32-bit/64-bit Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1, Windows Server 2003/2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2, Windows CE 5.0, and Linux

Utility Software
Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility

Operation Modes
COM port redirection mode (Virtual COM)
TCP/UDP server (polling) mode
TCP/UDP client (event handling) mode
Pair connection (peer to peer) mode

Configuration
Windows utility, Telnet console, Web Browser

Management
SNMP MIB-II


Mechanics

Dimensions (W x H x D)
36.6 x 140 x 95 mm (1.44" x 5.51" x 3.74")
EKI-1524: 48.6 x 140 x 95 mm (1.91" x 5.51" x 3.74")

Enclosure
Metal with solid mounting hardware

Mounting
DIN-rail, Wall

Weight
EKI-1521: 612g/EKI-1522: 620g/EKI-1524: 690g


General
LED Indicators
System: Power, System Status/LAN: Speed, Link/Active
Serial: Tx, Rx


Power Requirements

Input
12 ~ 48 V DC, redundant dual inputs

Connector
Terminal block

Consumption
EKI-1521: 5.2 W
EKI-1522: 5.2 W
EKI-1524: 6.3 W


Environment

Operating Temperature
EKI-1521/EKI-1522/EKI-1524: -10 ~ 60°C (14 ~ 140°F)
´CI & I´ models: -40 ~ 70°C (-40 ~ 158°F)

Storage Temperature
-40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F)

Operating Humidity
5 ~ 95% RH


Regulatory Approvals

EMC
CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A)



Ordering Information


EKI-1521
1-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server

EKI-1522
2-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server

EKI-1524
4-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server

EKI-1521I
1-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server with wide operating temperature

EKI-1522I
2-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server with wide operating temperature

EKI-1524I
4-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server with wide operating temperature

EKI-1521CI
1-port RS-422/485 Serial Device Server with wide operation temperature and isolation

EKI-1522CI
2-port RS-422/485 Serial Device Server with wide operation temperature and isolation

EKI-1524CI
4-port RS-422/485 Serial Device Server with wide operation temperature and isolation

OPT1-DB9
D-Sub9 to Terminal Converter