IP Gateway and Serial Device Servers Features EKI-1528I-DR EKI-1528CI-DR 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 32-bit/64-bit Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows CE 5.0, and Linux Automatic RS-485 data flow control Supports line to line 4 KV, line to ground 8 KV surge protection 'I' models support a wide operating temperature 'CI' models support isolation and wide operating temperature Specifications Ethernet Communications Compatibility IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Speed 10/100 Mbps 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 8 Port Connector DB9 male 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 Serial Signals RS-232: TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND Protection Built-in 15 KV ESD for all signals Software Driver Support 32-bit/64-bit Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows CE 5.0, and Linux Operation Modes COM port redirection mode (Virtual COM) TCP/UDP server (polling) mode TCP/UDP client (event handling) mode Pair connection (peer to peer) mode Configuration Windows utility, Telnet console, Web Browser Management SNMP MIB-II Mechanics Dimensions (W x H x D) 86 x 140 x 95 mm (3.38" x 5.51" x 3.74") Enclosure Metal with solid mounting hardware Mounting DIN-rail, Wall Weight EKI-1528I:900g/ EKI-1528CI:1000g General LED Indicators System: Power, System Status/LAN: Speed, Link/Active Serial: Tx, Rx Power Requirements Input 12 ~ 48 VDC, redundant dual inputs Connector Terminal block Consumption EKI-1528I: 5W EKI-1528CI: 6W Environment Operating Temperature -40 ~ 70°C (-40 ~ 158°F) Storage Temperature -40 ~ 85°C (-40 ~ 185°F) Operating Humidity 10 ~ 95% RH Regulatory Approvals EMC CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A) Ordering Information EKI-1528I-DR 8-port Serial Device Server with wide temp. (DR) EKI-1528CI-DR 8-port Serial Device Server with wide temp & iso Introduction The EKI-1528I and EKI-1528CI feature two independent Ethernet ports and MAC addresses to provide a redundant network mechanism to guarantee Ethernet network reliability. The EKI-1528I and EKI-1528CI 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. The EKI-1528I and EKI-1528CI 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-1528I and EKI-1528CI, guaranteeing compatibility with legacy serial devices and enabling backward compatibility with existing software. With TCP server, TCP client, and UDP modes, EKI-1528I and EKI- 1528CI 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. 8-port RS-232/422/485 Device Server 8-port RS-422/485 Device Server EKI-1528CI EKI-1528I RoHS COMPLIANT 2002/95/EC Chapter 18 Table of Contents Table of Contents