Advantech EKI-1521 User Manual

User Manual
EKI-1521/1522/1524
1/2/4-port RS-232/422/485 Serial
Device Servers

Advantech EKI-1521 Specifications

General

Brand	Advantech
Model	EKI-1521
Category	Server
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Overview

1.2 Key Features

1.3 Technical Specifications

Details the LAN, Serial Interface, Software, General, Environmental, and Regulatory specifications.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

2.1 Understanding EKI-1521/1522/1524

2.1.2 COM Port Redirector (Virtual COM Port)

2.2.1 LED Indicators

2.3 Connecting Hardware

2.3.4 Serial Connection

2.4 Installing the Configuration Utility

Guides the user through the installation process of the Advantech configuration utility.

Chapter 3: Configuration

3.1 Configuration Utility Overview

Introduces the Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility and its main areas.

3.2 Discovering Serial Device Servers

3.2.1 Auto Searching

3.3 Network Settings

Guides on configuring network settings like IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

3.4 Serial Settings

Details how to configure serial communication parameters such as baud rate, parity, and data bits.

3.5 Operation Mode Settings

Explains the different operation modes available for the serial ports.

3.5.1 Virtual COM Mode

Details the Virtual COM Mode, including host idle timeout and multi-access features.

3.5.2 Data Mode (USDG Mode)

Describes the Data Mode (USDG Mode) for TCP/UDP server/client operations.

3.5.3 Control Mode (USDG Mode)

Explains the Control Mode using AT-style commands for device connection management.

3.7 Auto Warning Settings

3.7.1 Email Alert

3.7.2 SNMP Trap

3.8 Port Monitor

Provides a tool to monitor serial ports' status, operation mode, and connected host IP.

3.9 Administrator Settings

Offers various administrative settings for managing and configuring device servers.

3.9.1 Import/Export Device Setting

3.9.2 Import/Export Serial Port Setting

3.9.4 Lock the Serial Device Server (Password Protection)

Provides password protection to secure device configuration and prevent unauthorized access.

3.9.5 Restore to Factory Default Settings

Guides on resetting the device server to its original factory default settings.

3.9.6 Update Firmware

Explains how to update the device server's firmware using the utility.

Chapter 4: Setting COM Redirector

4.1 Setting COM Redirector (Virtual COM Port)

Details how to configure virtual COM ports for serial device server communication.

4.1.1 Auto Mapping

4.1.2 Manual Mapping

4.2 Running Diagnostic Test

Details how to perform diagnostic tests to ensure communication from PC to device is working.

Chapter 5: Web-Based Configuration

5.3 System Settings

5.4 Network Configuration

Details how to configure network settings like Net Mode, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS.

5.5 Port Configuration

Guides on configuring serial port settings including Basic, Operation Mode, and Advanced.

5.6 Monitor Serial Ports

Explains how to monitor serial port settings, statistics, and connected IP addresses.

5.7 Auto Warning (Alarm) Settings

5.8 Change Password

Details how to change the login password for the serial device server.

5.9 Import/Export Device Settings

5.10 Reboot Device

Explains how to reboot the device to apply configurations and reset the system.

Chapter 6: Telnet Configuration

6.2 Telnet Console Connection

6.3 Command List

Provides a comprehensive list of console commands for managing the device.