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

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

EKI-1524 feature two independent Ethernet ports and MAC addresses to provide a redundant networking mechanism to guarantee Ethernet networking 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 thousand of devices that can not connect to a network.

EKI-series device server 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- series device server, guaranteeing compatibility with legacy serial devices and enabling backward compatibility with existing software. EKI-1524 also support serial tunneling, allowing two native serial devices to communicate over a network.

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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 Windows 2000/XP/Vista drivers

Automatic RS-485 data flow control

SNMP MIB-II for network management

EKI-1524 4-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server 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	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
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
Software
Driver Support	Windows 2000/XP/Vista (x86)
Utility Software	Advantech Serial Device Server 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
Protocol	ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, BOOTP, DHCP, Auto IP, Telnet,
	SNMP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, ARP, NTP Management SNMP MIB-II
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	System: Power, System Status, LAN: Speed, Link/Active, Serial: Tx, Rx
Reboot Trigger	Built-in WDT (watchdog timer)
Power Requirements
Power Input	12 ~ 48 VDC, redundant dual inputs
Power Connector	Terminal block
Power Consumption	4 W
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	CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A)
Safety	UL (UL60950-1)
MTBF	862,230 hrs
Hazardous Location	UL/cUL Class I, Division 2

External links for EKI-1524

	Datasheet - Brief details and specifications on EKI-1524 4-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server
	Advantech Support Portal - Manuals and drivers for EKI-1524
	Windows Embedded Home Page - Operating system details, datasheets and updates

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