Advantech EKI-1524-CE serial server

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

Key Features

• Provides 2 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for LAN redundancy
• Provides COM port redirection (Virtual COM), TCP and UDP operation modes
• Supports up to 921.6 kbps, and any baud rate setting
• 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 line to line 2 KV, line to ground 4 KV surge protection

Description

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

Technical details
Stop bits	1, 1.5, 2
Flow Control type	RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Data bits	5, 6, 7, 8
Surge protection voltage	4 kV
Serial ports quantity	4
RS-485 signals	Data+, Data-, GND
RS-422 signals	GND, RxD+, RxD-, TxD+, TxD-
RS-232 signals	CTS, DCD, DSR, DTR, GND, RI, RTS, RXD, TXD
Networking standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Isolation	2.25 kV
Flow control support	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100 Mbit/s
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection	15 kV
Baud rate	921.6 Kbit/s
Parity bit	Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space
Compliance certificates	CE
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Weight & dimensions
Weight	0.0189 oz (0.537 g)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	1.65 x 5.51 x 3.74" (42 x 140 x 95 mm)
Power
Input current	12 - 48 A
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 80 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95%
Security
Security algorithms	HTTPS, SNMP
Indication
LED indicators	LAN, Power, Speed, Status
Power LED	Yes
Link/Act LED	Yes
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows XP
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Packaging content
Wall mounting kit	Yes
Design
International Protection (IP) code	IP30
Housing material	Metal
Product colour	Black