16-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Server AC Input, Serial RJ45, Rackmount Advantech EKI-1526 V2

The EKI-1526 are industrial-grade network-based serial device servers for connecting up to 16 serial RS-232/422/485 devices, such as CNCs, PLCs, scales and scanners, directly to a TCP/IP network. The EKI-1526 feature two independent Ethernet ports and MAC addresses to provide a redundant network mechanism to guarantee Ethernet network reliability. The EKI-1526 provide a simple and cost-effective way to bring the advantages of remote management and data accessibility to thousand of devices that can't connect to an Ethernet network. The EKI-1526 offer multiple ways to configure through Windows utility, Web Browser, serial console or Telnet console, these methods make it easy manage many EKI-1526 or serial devices on your network.

  • Security functions refer to the IEC 62443-4-2 standard
  • 16-port RS-232/422/485 serial communication
  • Provides 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for LAN redundancy
  • Supports up to 921.6 kbps, and any baud rate setting
  • Provides secure operation in COM port redirection (Virtual COM), TCP modes
  • Provides rich configuration methods: Windows utility, Telnet console, Web Browser, and serial console
  • SNMP MIB-II for network management
  • Built-in buzzer for easy location
  • Standard 1U rackmount size
  • Automatic RS-485 data flow control
  • "I" models support a wide operating temperature

Additional information

Ethernet Communications

Compatibility
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Speed
10/100/1000 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX
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
16
Port Connector
8-pin RJ45
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, any baud rate setting
  • 16 ports up to 230.4 kbps simultaneously
Serial Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND, RI RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND

Software

Driver Support
Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, and Linux
Utility Software
Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility
Secure Operation Modes
COM port redirection (Virtual COM)
TCP server (polling) mode
TCP client (event handling) mode
Pair Connection (peer to peer) mode
SSH console mode
Standard Operation Modes
COM port redirection (Virtual COM)
TCP/UDP server (polling) mode
TCP/UDP client (event handling) mode
Pair Connection (peer to peer) mode RFC2217 mode
Configuration
Windows utility, Telnet console, Web Browser (HTTP/HTTPS), serial console
Protocols
ARP, ICMP, IPv6, TCP, UDP, BOOTP/DHCP Client, Auto IP, Telnet, SNMPv3, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, SMTP, NTP
Management
SNMP MIB-II
Authentication
User Management, LDAP, RADIUS

Mechanics

Dimensions (W x H x D)
438 x 43.6 x 153.9 mm
Enclosure
SECC chassis
Mounting
Rack

General

LED Indicators
System: Power, System Status LAN: Speed, Link/Active Serial: Tx, Rx
Alert Tools
Built-in buzzer and RTC (real time clock)
Reboot Trigger
Built-in WDT and push button for hardware reboot

Power Requirements

Power Input
100 ~ 240 VAC , 50 ~ 60 Hz
Power Consumption
6.4 W
Environment
Operating Temperature
-40 ~ 70°C (-40 ~ 158°F)
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 80°C (-4 ~ 176°F)

Regulatory Approvals

EMC
CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A)

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