8/16 port rs-232/422/485 serial device server (rackmount) (107 pages)
Summary of Contents for Advantech EKI-1528-DR
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User Manual EKI-1500 Series 1/2/4-port RS-232/422/485 Serial Device Servers...
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How- ever, Advantech Co., Ltd.
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Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
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Warnings, Cautions and Notes Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury! Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. e.g. There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery.
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Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this User Manual for later reference. Disconnect this equipment from any DC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip- ment and must be easily accessible.
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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity Static electricity can cause bodily harm or damage electronic devices. To avoid dam- age, keep static-sensitive devices in the static-protective packaging until the installa- tion period. The following guidelines are also recommended: Wear a grounded wrist or ankle strap and use gloves to prevent direct contact to the device before servicing the device.
Contents Chapter Introduction ......... 1 Overview ....................2 Device Features..................2 Chapter Getting Started ........3 CE Version Specifications................. 4 DE Version Specifications................. 5 Hardware ....................6 2.3.1 Front View..................6 2.3.2 Rear View ................... 11 2.3.3 Top View..................12 2.3.4 LED Indicators ................
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Chapter Setting up Virtual COM Port .....45 Setting COM Port Redirector ..............46 Virtual COM Port Mapping ..............46 5.2.1 Auto Mapping................46 5.2.2 Manual Mapping ................. 48 5.2.3 Configuration Wizard ..............49 5.2.4 Confirming Virtual COM Settings ..........50 5.2.5 Removing VCOM Ports...............
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7.3.7 net....................78 7.3.8 password ..................79 7.3.9 alarm................... 79 7.3.10 monitor..................79 7.3.11 time ..................... 79 7.3.12 service ..................80 7.3.13 mrfc2217..................80 7.3.14 apply ................... 80 7.3.15 exit ....................80 7.3.16 help ..................... 80 7.3.17 reboot..................80 Chapter TCP and UDP Port Numbers ....
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List of Figures Figure 2.1 Front View ........................6 Figure 2.2 Front View ........................7 Figure 2.3 Front View ........................8 Figure 2.4 Front View ........................9 Figure 2.5 Front View ........................10 Figure 2.6 Rear View ........................11 Figure 2.7 Rear View ........................
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Figure 5.5 Selecting Manual Mapping ..................48 Figure 5.6 Viewing Manual VCOM Mapping Results ..............48 Figure 5.7 Viewing Manual VCOM Mapping Results ..............49 Figure 5.8 Selecting the Configuration Wizard ................49 Figure 5.9 Serial Port Listing on EKI-1500 Series Device ............50 Figure 5.10 System Port VCOM Mapping Configuration..............
Overview The EKI-1500 Series are network-based serial device servers that connect RS-232/ 422/485 serial devices, such as PLC, meters, sensors, and barcode readers, directly to a TCP/IP network. Once connected through a EKI-1500 Series serial server, devices are able to send and receive data through a network.
CE Version Specifications Specifications Description Interface I/O Port EKI-1521-CE: 2 x RJ45 + 1 x RS-232/422/485 EKI-1521I-CE: 2 x RJ45 + 1 x RS-232/422/485 EKI-1522-CE: 2 x RJ45 + 2 x RS-232/422/485 EKI-1522I-CE: 2 x RJ45 + 2 x RS-232/422/485 ...
Specifications Description Software Driver Support 32-bit/64-bit Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Windows Server 2003/2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2, and Linux Utility Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility Operation Modes COM port redirection mode (Virtual COM) TCP/UDP server (polling) mode TCP/UDP client (event handling) mode ...
Hardware 2.3.1 Front View The following view shows the EKI-1521. P2 Status Default EKI-1521 Figure 2.1 Front View No. Item Description System LED panel See “LED Indicators” on page 13 for further details. ETH port RJ45 ports x 2 Serial port DB9 pinout, supports RS-232/422/485 EKI-1500 Series User Manual...
The following view shows the EKI-1521CI-DE. Status Default EKI-1521CI Figure 2.2 Front View No. Item Description System LED panel See “LED Indicators” on page 13 for further details. ETH port RJ45 ports x 2 Serial port DB9 pinout, supports RS-232 Terminal block Support RS-422/485 EKI-1500 Series User Manual...
The following view shows the EKI-1522. P2 Status Default EKI-1522 Figure 2.3 Front View No. Item Description System LED panel See “LED Indicators” on page 13 for further details. ETH port RJ45 ports x 2 Serial port DB9 pinout, supports RS-232/422/485 EKI-1500 Series User Manual...
The following view shows the EKI-1522CI-DE. Status Default EKI-1522CI Figure 2.4 Front View No. Item Description System LED panel See “LED Indicators” on page 13 for further details. ETH port RJ45 ports x 2 Serial port DB9 pinout, supports RS-232 Terminal block Support RS-422/485 EKI-1500 Series User Manual...
The following view shows the EKI-1524. P2 Status Default Serial ports EKI-1524 Figure 2.5 Front View No. Item Description System LED panel See “LED Indicators” on page 13 for further details. ETH port RJ45 ports x 2 Serial port DB9 pinout, supports RS-232/422/485 EKI-1500 Series User Manual...
2.3.2 Rear View The following view is valid for the EKI-1521 and EKI-1522. Figure 2.6 Rear View No. Item Description DIN-Rail mounting Mounting plate used for the installation to a standard DIN rail plate EKI-1500 Series User Manual...
The following view shows the EKI-1524. Figure 2.7 Rear View No. Item Description DIN-Rail mounting Mounting plate used for the installation to a standard DIN rail plate 2.3.3 Top View The following view is valid for the EKI-1521 and EKI-1522. Figure 2.8 Top View No.
The following view is valid for the EKI-1524. Figure 2.9 Top View No. Item Description Terminal block Connect cabling for power and alarm wiring Ground terminal Screw terminal used to ground chassis Wall mounting holes Screw holes (x4) used in the installation of a wall mounting plate 2.3.4 LED Indicators P1 P2 Status...
The following view is valid for the EKI-1521CI-DE. 95 [3.740] 95 [3.740] 95 [3.740] 30 [1.181] 104 [4.094] Figure 2.12 Dimensions The following view is valid for the EKI-1522. 95 [3.740] 95 [3.740] 95 [3.740] 30 [1.181] 104 [4.094] Figure 2.13 Dimensions The following view is valid for the EKI-1522CI-DE.
Connecting Hardware 2.4.1 DIN Rail Mounting The DIN rail mount option is the quickest installation option. Additionally, it optimizes the use of rail space. The metal DIN rail kit is secured to the rear of the switch. The device can be mounted onto a standard 35 mm (1.37”) x 7.5 mm (0.3”) height DIN rail.
See the following figure for an illustration of a completed DIN installation proce- dure. Figure 2.17 Correctly Installed DIN Rail Kit Grasp the bottom of the switch and slightly rotate it upwards. If there is resis- tance, the switch is correctly installed. Otherwise, re-attempt the installation pro- cess from the beginning.
2.4.2 Wall-Mounting The wall mounting option provides better shock and vibration resistance than the DIN rail vertical mount. Note! When installing, make sure to allow for enough space to properly install the cabling. Before the device can be mounted on a wall, you will need to remove the DIN rail plate.
Insert the screws into the wall sinks. Leave a 2 mm gap between the wall and the screw head to allow for wall mount plate insertion. 8.0 mm 2.0 mm 4.0 mm Figure 2.20 Securing Wall Mounting Screws Note! Make sure the screws dimensions are suitable for use with the wall mounting plate.
2.4.4 Power Connection 2.4.4.1 Overview Warning! Power down and disconnect the power cord before servicing or wiring the serial device server. Caution! Do not disconnect modules or cabling unless the power is first switched off. The device only supports the voltage outlined in the type plate. Do not use any other power components except those specifically designated for the serial device server.
Microsoft.NET Framework version 2.0 or greater is required for this application. Insert the Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive (whereas E:\ is the drive name of your CD-ROM) on the host PC. Use Windows explorer or the Windows Run command to execute the setup pro- gram, the path for the setup program on the CD-ROM is as follows: E:\EKI_Device_Configuration_Utility_v2.01.exe...
The Software License Agreement displays, press I Agree to continue or Cancel to stop the installation. Figure 3.2 InstallShield Wizard 2 of 4 The InstallShield continues and a status screen displays. The default installation path is C:\Program Files\EKI Device Configuration Utility. Figure 3.3 InstallShield Wizard 3 of 4 EKI-1500 Series User Manual...
Once the installation of the package is finished a Configuration Utility Setup screen displays. Click Finish to conclude the process and exit the InstallShield Wizard. Figure 3.4 InstallShield Wizard 4 of 4 EKI-1500 Series User Manual...
PC. With this secure function enabled, other PCs will not have permission for configuration. After the installation program on the Advantech IEDG Series Driver Utility CD-ROM is fin- ished, the serial device servers are ready for use and configuration.
3.3.1 Auto Searching Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility will automatically search all the EKI-1500 Series device servers on the network and show them on the Serial Device Server List Area of the utility. The utility provides an auto-search function to show your device (s) by simply executing the configuration utility program from the Start Menu.
Information”, and “Serial Port Information”. The serial port information frame displays the operation mode, status and connected host IP. Figure 3.7 Selecting a Group Click on the “+” before the device name, and the utility will expand the interfaces on this device server.
3.3.2 Network Settings Prior to setting up the server’s IP address determine the IP address mode. There are four mode types available: Static IP: mode to assign a specific assigned address DHCP / AutoIP: mode to automatically assign IP addresses through a DHCP server ...
You can choose from four possible IP Configuration modes --- Static, DHCP, BOOTP, and DHCP/BOOTP. Figure 3.11 Network Settings Overview Item Description Static IP Static IPUser defined IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. DHCP + Auto-IP DHCP Server assigned IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS.
Administrator Settings 3.4.1 Locate the Serial Device Server When several serial device servers are connected to the network, identification of a specific serial device is possible through the Locate function. To locate the serial device server: From the device list frame, locate the desired device and right-click on it to dis- play the settings menu.
3.4.2 Securing the Serial Device Server 3.4.2.1 Lock the Serial Device Server The configuration utility provides the “Lock Device” function to make it more secure. To lock the serial device server: Right-click a desired device to display the settings menu. Select Lock Device.
Right-click a desired device to display the settings menu. Select Reset Device to restart the serial device server and store your setting password into the mem- ory. Figure 3.15 Reset Device 3.4.2.2 Unlock the Serial Device Server To unlock the serial device server: Right-click a desired device to display the settings menu.
3.4.3 Restore to Factory Default Settings The configuration utility provides the function to restore the serial device server to factory default settings. Figure 3.17 Restore to Factory Default Settings The confirm message will display after clicking Restore to Factory Default Set- tings.
3.4.4 Resetting the Device The Reset Device is available to allow you to reset the serial device server. The function disconnects both the ethernet and serial connections. The function also allows the serial device server to save new configuration settings to flash memory.
3.4.5 Add to Favorite The Add to Favorite function allows to easily map available devices to Favorite’s. By bookmarking specific devices, you can create quickly accessible shortcuts for exist- ing critical devices from the vast pool of locally or remotely networked EKI-1500 Series devices.
3.4.8 Update Firmware Advantech continually upgrades its firmware to keep up with the ever-expanding world of computing. You can use the update firmware function in the utility to carry out the upgrade procedure. Please access Advantech’s website: http://www.advant- ech.com to download the latest version of the firmware. Before updating the firm- ware, make sure that your host’s Network domain is as same as the serial device...
PC. The Advantech redirector can create up to 255 virtual COM ports. Application to the host can open a virtual COM port to access the serial device servers at the same time.
The EKI-1500 Series provides Multi-access function through an Ethernet connection path, allowing a maximum of five connections to open one serial port simultaneously. In this mode all connections must use the same serial setting. If one serial setting within this configuration is configured differently, the data communication will not function correctly.
EKI-1500 Series to one host or several hosts. You can configure the IP address and TCP port number of the network hosts connected to the EKI-1500 Series device server using the Advantech Serial Device Server Configura- tion Utility. After configuring the devices, when the EKI-1500 Series device server receives the data from the serial port, and the device server connects to the hosts which are configured.
In the Peer for Receiving Data menu, entering “0” as the value for the Local Port will assign a random TCP Port for an EKI-1500 Series device. Figure 4.4 Peers for Receiving Data 4.3.2 USDG Data TCP Server mode In TCP server mode, the TCP connection is initiated from the host to the EKI-1500 Series device server.
4.3.3 USDG UDP Server/Client mode The USDG UDP mode is primarily used for the broadcasting of messages over a net- work. In UDP server mode, data is transmitted from the Host connected to the EKI- 1500 Series USDG UDP Port (Default Port 5300). In the default UDP client mode, EKI-1500 Series device servers simultaneously transmits UDP messages to a maxi- mum of 16 peers.
USDG Control Mode In controlling mode, the EKI-1500 Series device server presents a modem interface to the attached serial device: it accepts AT-style modem commands to connect / dis- connect to other networking device. If you want a serial device running application program to connect/disconnect to dif- ferent devices on request, this function is available through the USDG Control mode.
RFC2217 Mode RFC2217 mode is similar to virtual COM mode in that a driver is used to establish a transparent connection between a host computer and a serial device by mapping the serial port on EKI-1500 Series devices to a local COM port on a host computer. RFC2217 defines general COM port control options based on the Telnet protocol.
Setting COM Port Redirector Advantech COM port mapping software is a serial COM port redirector that creates virtual COM ports and provides access to serial devices connected to an Advantech serial device servers. Your serial device applications can communicate with serial devices connected to the Advantech serial device servers without software changes.
Locate From System Port and click the drop-down menu to select the target COM port. From the network address list, select the address options to map. The selected address displays the Device Port and (EKI-1500 Series device server physical serial port) and the system port which will be the VCOM port for the PC.
Manual Mapping On your desktop, navigate to Start > All Programs > EKI Device Configura- tion Utility and click Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility to open the utility. Under Serial Device Servers, locate your server and click the icon to expand the listing.
Configuration Wizard On your desktop, navigate to Start > All Programs > EKI Device Configura- tion Utility and click Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility to open the utility. Under Serial Device Servers, locate your server and click the icon to expand the listing.
Confirming Virtual COM Settings On your desktop, navigate to Start > All Programs > EKI Device Configura- tion Utility and click Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility to open the utility. Locate Serial Ports menu in the menu pane and click on the Expand icon next to Virtual COM Ports to view a list of the mapped ports.
The newly mapped VCOM port should be listed under the same mapped set- tings used in the previous steps. Figure 5.10 System Port VCOM Mapping Configuration The newly mapped VCOM port is listed under the same mapped settings used in the previous steps. The settings correspond to the VCOM port configuration on the EKI-1500 Series device, see the following figure.
Removing VCOM Ports On your desktop, navigate to Start > All Programs > EKI Device Configura- tion Utility and click Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility to open the utility. Under Serial Ports, click the expand icon on Virtual COM Ports to view the con- figured port list.
COM Port mapping steps. On your desktop, navigate to Start > All Programs > EKI Device Configura- tion Utility and click Advantech EKI Device Configuration Utility to open the utility. Locate Serial Ports menu in the menu pane and click on the Expand icon next to Virtual COM Ports to view a list of the mapped ports.
Overview EKI-1500 Series serial device server can be configured through a web interface. By using a standard web browser, the same procedure as with the Windows configura- tion utility can be used. In the browser’s address field, enter the IP Address of your EKI-1500 Series serial device server.
6.2.2 Accessing the Web Page via Web Browser Once the device is installed and connected, power on the device. The following infor- mation guides you through the logging in process. Launch your web browser on the PC. In the browser’s address bar, type the device’s default IP address (Eth1: 10.0.0.1, Eth2: 10.0.0.2).
Item Description Time Server Enter the address of the SNTP server. This is a text string of up to 64 characters containing the encoded unicast IP address or host- name of a SNTP server. Unicast SNTP requests will be sent to this address.
Item Description Current Status IP 1 Displays the current IP address 1 of the device. IP 2 Displays the current IP address 2 of the device. Save Click Save to save the values and update the screen. Note! All new configurations will take effect after rebooting. To reboot the device, click Tools >...
Item Description Flow Control Click the drop-down menu to select the flow control mode: None, XOn/XOff, RTS/CTS or DTR/DSR Save Click Save to save the values and update the screen. 6.5.2 Operation The Operation menu allows for the configuration of the mode type and related attri- butes for port configuration.
Item Description By end-character Click the option to sent pack immediately by end-character. Port Data Buffering Media Click the drop-down menu to select port data buffering type: None or RAM. When Data Full Click the drop-down menu to select process mode when data full: Stop.
Monitor The EKI-1500 Series device server allows monitoring of the serial ports’ status. The serial port’s operation mode and status is available for display. The IP address of the host PC which is communicating with serial port is also displayed. The Monitor function provides a method to monitor the serial device server’s status (operation mode, baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity and RTS/XON/DTR).
6.6.2 Statistic The Monitor Statistic page allows for easy viewing of the port’s TX/RX data count. To access this page, click Monitor > Statistic. Figure 6.8 Monitor > Statistic The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description Tx Count Display the current Tx count of the selected port.
6.6.3 Connected IP The Monitor Connected IP page allows for easy viewing of all connected device’s IP address. To access this page, click Monitor > Connected IP. Figure 6.9 Monitor > Connected IP The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description Connected IP...
Auto Warning (Alarm) You can set the e-mail server and SNMP Trap server in the Setting page, and set the event type in the Event page. 6.7.1 Setting The Alarm Setting menu includes three alarm setting menus for event notification: Mail Sever, SNMP Trap Server, and the SNMP Agent Setting.
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The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description Mail Server Mail Server Enter the SMTP mail server. From Email address Enter the email address. Email address 1 Enter the email address 1 to receive alarm emails. Email address 2 Enter the email address 2 to receive alarm emails.
6.7.2 Event The Alarm Event page allows the selection of triggers for system, DCD and DSR events for the alarm function. To access this page, click Alarm > Event. Figure 6.11 Alarm > Event The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description System Event...
Item Description Ethernet1 link down Click the option to select a warning type when the Ethernet 1 port is disconnected. Ethernet2 link down Click the option to select a warning type when the Ethernet 2 port is disconnected. DCD changed Port Click the option to select a warning type of the selected port when a change in the DCD (Data Carrier Detect) signal indicates that the...
6.8.2 Syslogd Message After enabling the syslogd function, users can check the history in the syslogd mes- sage page. To access this page, click Syslogd > Syslogd Message. Figure 6.13 Syslogd > Syslogd Message EKI-1500 Series User Manual...
Tools The EKI-1500 Series device server provides tools for access to ping and reset func- tions. 6.9.1 Ping The Ping page can help users diagnose ethernet problems. Users can use the ping page to ask the device to ping a specific target to check the Ethernet network status. The Ping page allows you to configure the test log page.
6.9.2 Reboot The configuration will take effect after clicking Save button. All configurations are saved to flash memory after a system reboot. Press the Reboot button and the sys- tem will give a reset response. It will take a few seconds to reconnect with the new values.
6.10.2 Change Password The Change Password function allows you to easily update your current password from a single menu. To access this page, click Management > Change Password. Figure 6.17 Management > Change Password The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description New password...
6.10.5 Import Device Settings Import the server configuration settings to a .conf file. To access this page, click Management > Import. Figure 6.19 Management > Import The following table describes the items in the previous figure. Item Description Choose File Click Choose File to select the configuration file.
Overview The purpose of the Console Configuration is to help you manage your device in con- sole mode. One of the main functions of the console mode is to change the web con- figuration login password. You can use terminal software like Hyper Terminal, Telix and other related terminal software.
7.2.2 Input the IP address Confirm that the Telnet console configuration works ok. Be sure that your host PC Ethernet network IP domain is as same as the EKI-1500 Series device server, and the Telnet TCP port number is “23”. Figure 7.2 Creating a Telnet Connection 7.2.3 Connection Success...
Command List Command Function Description system Show or configure the system information port Show or configure the serial ports information portadv Show or configure the serial ports advanced settings mvcom Show or configure the serial ports in Virtual COM mode mctrl Show or configure the serial ports in Control mode (USDG) mdata...
– parity s: Space Parity. Usage: port [nn|all] mode [vcom|ctrl|data] Set serial port as virtual COM port or control mode or data mode. 7.3.3 portadv $ help portadv Show port advanced setting. Usage: portadv [nn|all] delayT [] Set delay time(ms). Usage: portadv [nn|all] ignorepurge [TRUE|FALSE] dischato [TRUE|FALSE] dismulti- con [TRUE|FALSE] Enable or disable the feature of ignore purge,...
7.3.5 mctrl Usage: mctrl Show port mode and mode informations. Usage: mctrl [nn|all] Set port [nn|all] as control mode. Usage: mctrl [nn|all] idleto [] tcpp [] atp [] guardt [] hangchr [] Set data idle timeout(s) data listen port command listen port guard time(ms) hangup character.
7.3.8 password Usage: password Display two different Usage. Usage: password new [1-31 characters] Set new password. Usage: password old [**...] new [1-31 characters] Confirm the old password and set new password. 7.3.9 alarm Usage: alarm Show current alarm informations. Usage: alarm mail server [null|address] from [null|address] to1 [null|address] to2 [null|address] to3 [null|address] to4 [null|address] Set current mail server configuration.
7.3.12 service Usage: service telnet [enable|disable] Enable/Disable telnet function. Usage: service snmp [enable|disable] Enable/Disable SNMP function. 7.3.13 mrfc2217 Usage: mrfc2217 Show all port mode and mode informations. Usage: mrfc2217 [nn|all] Set port [nn|all] as RFC2217 mode. Usage: mrfc2217 [nn|all] idleto [] lsport [] Set host idle timeout(s) and listen port.
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