Advantech EKI-1512X - Introduction; Features; Specification

EKI-1511X/1512X User Manual 2
1.1 Introduction
Advantech's EKI-1511X, EKI-1512X series of Industrial Device Servers is a robust,
feature-rich, and cost effective way to network-enable equipment in an industrial
automation environment. EKI-1510X series provides one or two RS-422/485 serial
ports.
By encapsulating serial data and transporting it over Ethernet, the EKI-1510X series
allows virtual serial links over Ethernet and IP (TCP/IP, UDP/IP) networks. After
mapped VCOM (Virtual COM) port with Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility,
standard serial operation calls are transparently redirected to the serial device serv-
ers, guaranteeing compatibility with legacy serial device and enabling backward com-
patibility with existing software.
1.2 Features
 Up to 4096 serial ports on single host
 Supports 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet port
 Supports any baud rate setting up to 921.6 Kbps
 Allows max. of 5 hosts to access one serial port simultaneously with VCOM
operation mode.
 EMC level 3 protection
 Compact, slim designed metal case
 Terminal block connector for easy wiring
1.3 Specification
LAN
 Compatibility: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
 Speed: 10/100 Mbps, auto-sensing
 No. of Ports: 1
 Port Connector: RJ-45
 Protection: Built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation
Serial Communications
 Port Type: RS-422/485
 No. of Ports: EKI-1511X: 1
EKI-1512X: 2
 Port Connector: Terminal Block
 Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
 Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
 Parity Bits: None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark
 Flow Control: XON/XOFF
 Baud Rate: 300 bps to 921.6 Kbps
 Serial Signals: RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND
RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND
 Protection: 15KV ESD protection for all signals
Enclosure Contact 6KV
Enclosure Air: 8KV
EFT: 1KV
Surge: 2KV