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.

• 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

Connector	Ethernet	RJ45
	Serial	DB9
Ethernet	Interface	10/100 Mbps
	Ports	2
Serial	Ports	4
	Type	RS-232/422/485
Software	Baud Rate	50 ~ 921.6 Kbps
	Driver	Windows 2000/XP/Vista
	Operating Mode	Virtual COM, Data Mode, Control Mode

Mechanical
Dimensions: WxHxD (mm)	48 x 140 x 95
Mounting	Din Rail Mount; Wall Mount
Enclosure	Metal
Interface
Serial interface	RS232/RS422/RS485
Serial interface number of ports	4
Serial Interface type of connector	DB9
Network interface	2 Port Ethernet RJ45 Connector
Network interface number of ports	2
Network interface type of connector	RJ45
Power
Power Input Type	Dual DC/DC / Terminal Block
Operating Supply Voltage	12 to 48 VDC
Power Consumption	6.3W
Reliability
Operating Temperature	-10 to 60C
Isolation Protection	Yes
Surge Protection	-
Standards and Certifications	EMC CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A)

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