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Manual EKS Electronic-Key Adapter Ethernet TCP/IP

3 Function

3.1 Functional description
3.1.1 Common functions of EKS Standard and version EKS FSA
The EKS is used for access control and monitoring on control systems or parts of control systems for machine
installations.
Instead of passwords, coded Electronic-Keys are assigned. In this way unauthorized access to control and
visualization systems is prevented to the greatest possible extent.
The EKS uses a non-contact, inductive read/write identification system.
It comprises:
 Electronic-Key
 Electronic-Key adapter
The user is responsible for organizing the programming of the application, integration into an overall system and
the assignment and use of the freely programmable memory in the Electronic-Key.
Information!
For easier organization and management of your Electronic-Keys and the data they contain, EUCHNER
also offers the Electronic-Key-Manager EKM software. To enter data in the EKM software, an
Electronic-Key adapter with serial interface or USB interface must be in operation on the PC.
EKS Ethernet TCP/IP devices are read/write systems with electronics for the inductive bidirectional interface to
the transponder and interface electronics.
Due to the non-contact transfer of data, the Electronic-Key adapter is designed with a high degree of protection
suitable for industry from the access side. The Electronic-Key adapter is fastened from the rear side of the panel
in order to exclude unauthorized tampering from the operator side.
The system is connected via the integrated Ethernet TCP/IP interface, which is designed as an RJ45 socket. A
separate switch may be required for the Ethernet TCP/IP connection. The device does not have an integrated
switch.
Setup and system integration can be implemented straightforwardly and quickly on the Electronic-Key adapter
with Ethernet TCP/IP interface.
The current state of the Electronic-Key adapter is displayed using a 3-color LED.
For operation, the Electronic-Key is inserted into the Electronic-Key adapter and is held in place by a spring clip.
The power supply for the transponder and the data are transferred between the Electronic-Key adapter and the
Electronic-Key without using any contacts.
Figure 1: Cut-away illustration of Electronic-Key adapter
The Electronic-Keys are tag shaped. The complete transponder with memory chip and antenna is integrated
into the Electronic-Key. The transponder does not have a battery.
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