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

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Overview

EKI-1521The EKI-1521 features two independent Ethernet ports and MAC addresses to provide a redundant networking mechanism to guarantee Ethernet networking reliability. EKI-1521 is a serial device server that connect RS-232/422/485 serial devices, such as PLC, meters, sensors, and bar code reader to an IP-based Ethernet LAN. They allow nearly any device with serial ports to connect and share an Ethernet network. The EKI-1521 provides various operations: COM port redirection (Virtual COMport), TCP Server, IP Client and UDP mode. With COM port redirection mode, standard serial operation calls are transparently redirected to the EKI-1521 guaranteeing compatibility with legacy serial devices and enabling backward compatibility with existing software. With TCP server, TCP client, and UDP modes, the EKI-1521 ensures 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.

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 rates up to 921.6kbps
  • Provides COM port redirection, TCP, UDP, and pair connection modes
  • Provides rich configuration methods including Windows utility, Telnet console, and Web Browser
  • Supports Windows XP/7/8.1/10.
    Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019 and Linux
  • Allows a max. of 5 hosts to access one serial port
  • Allows a max. of 16 hosts to be accessed as TCP client mode
  • Software selectable RS-232/422/485 communication
  • Mounts on DIN-rail, wall or panel
  • Supports line-to-line (2kV) and line-to-ground (4kV) surge protection
  • Built-in 15KV ESD protection for all serial signals
  • Automatic RS-485 data flow control
  • "I" models support a wide operating temperature
  • "CI" models support isolation and wide operating temperature

Specifications

Ethernet Communications

• CompatabilityIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
• Speed10/100 Mbps
• No. of ports2
• Port Connector8pin RJ45
• ProtectionBuilt-in 2.25kVDC magnetic isolation

Serial Communications

• Port TypeSoftware selectable RS-232/422/485 port
• No. of Ports1 port
• ConnectorsD-sub 9 male
• Protection15kV ESD protection for all signals
• Data Bits5, 6, 7 or 8
• Stop Bits1, 1.5 or 2
• ParityNone, Even, Odd, Space or Mark
• Flow ControlXON/XOFF, RTS/CTS
• Baud Rate50 bps to 921.6 kbps
• Serial SignalsRS-232: TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, RI, GND
RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND

Port to port isolation ("CI" models)

• Serial to Ethernet2.25kVDC
• Serial to Power2kVDC
• Ethernet to Power2.25kVDC

Software

• Driver SupportWindows XP/7/8.1/10.
Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019 and Linux
• Utility SoftwareAdvantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility
• Operation ModesCOM port redirection mode (Virtual COM)
TCP/UDP server (polling) mode
TCP/UDP client (event handling) mode
Pair connection (peer to peer) mode
• ConfigurationWindows utility, Telnet console, Web Browser
• ProtocolICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, BOOTP, DHCP, Auto IP, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, ARP, NTP
• ManagementSNMP MIB-II

Mechanical

• Dimensions37 x 140 x 95 mm (W x H x D)
• EnclosureMetal with solid mounting hardware
• Weight592g
• MountingDIN-rail, Panel
• IP RatingIP30

General

• LED IndicatorsSystem: Power, System Status
WLAN: Speed, Link/Active
Serial: Tx, Rx
• Reboot TriggerBuilt-in WDT (watchdog timer)

Power Requirements

• Input Voltage12 ~ 48 VDC, redundant dual inputs
• Power ConnectorScrew Terminal Block
• Power Consumption3.2W

Environment

• Operating Temperature-10 ~ 60°C
"CI & I" models -40 ~ 80°C
• Storage Temperature-40 ~ 85°C
• Operating Humidity10 ~ 95% RH

Regulatory Approvals

• EMCCE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A)
• SafetyUL (UL60950-1)
• MTBF1 102 913 hrs
• Hazardous LocationUL/cUL Class 1, Division 2, Goups A, B, C and D.
ATEX (Zone 2 Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc)