Introduction; Device Features - Advantech EKI-1221IEIMB User Manual

1.1

Introduction

The EKI-1221 series are industrial protocol gateways that provide seamless
communication between Fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet, which enables the
integration of new and existing Modbus TCP devices to Ethernet/IP (EKI-1221IEIMB)
or Modbus TCP devices to PROFINET (EKI-1221IPNMB) networks. The EKI-1221
series is a simple and cost-effective way to deliver the advantage of fast transferring
I/O data between devices, while providing high profile extensible architecture for
adaptability.
1.2

Device Features

 Support dual power input for power redundancy
 Integration of Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP Network Communication
(EKI-1221IEIMB only)
 Integration of Modbus TCP and PROFINET Network Communication
(EKI-1221IPNMB only)
 Modbus TCP Master mode support 64 connections
 Mounts for DIN-rail and wall mounting
'I' models support a wide operating temperature
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